Administration Office Support Assistant

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The World Bank Country Office in Mauritius is seeking a highly organized and energized professional, capable of operating effectively and discreetly in a very demanding, fast-paced and culturally diverse environment, to work as a Team Assistant in the Mauritius Country Office.

The successful candidate will work under the leadership of the Resident Representative based in Mauritius; and in liaison with Country Department’s Operations Manager and the Senior Executive Assistant, both based in Mozambique who provide supervision and guidance to the Department’s ACS (Administrative Client Support) staff. The selected candidate will provide administrative and client support to Operational Staff working in various sectors, coordinated by the Task Team Leader (TTL). The job implies frequent interaction with other institutional units, staff in other locations (locally and internationally), Government officials, consultants, and external organizations.
Duties and accountabilities:
The Team Assistant’s duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operational and administrative support:

Use desktop processing skills to produce complex texts, reports, presentations, charts, figures, graphs, etc., according to World Bank format and distribution.
Collect and input data provided by Task Team Leaders (TTLs) into the central database, including processing new project status reports.
Keep abreast of the Organization’s directives and ensure effective processing of all project documents.
Draft correspondence (standard letters, memos, faxes, etc.) conforming to the Organization’s regional standards, using proper grammar, punctuation and style and proofread materials;
Schedule and organize meetings, missions, and other events;
Draft minutes of meetings and provide assistance in editing large documents.
Maintain up-to-date unit project files (both paper and electronic) and retrieve data from various sources and compile these for use by the TTLs, Resident Representative/Operations Manager/Country Director and/or the Country Management Unit (CMU).

Information Management and Client interaction

Answer internal and external queries on the assigned portfolio or, as necessary, take accurate and comprehensive telephone messages, and route them to appropriate persons to handle.
Maintain current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distribute documents for the team.
Co-ordinate with service units, and liaise frequently with team members both in Washington and in the Country Office;
Track and report on appropriate aspects of the Team’s operational activities.

Time management & Logistics planning:

Co-ordinate time management and schedules, taking current and future priorities into account, anticipate and monitor changes, and communicate the information;
Track assigned tasks/project steps/ timetables using modern office management technologies, coordinate with relevant staff, provide assistance and/or information on project-related matters;
Solve non-routine problems creatively and resourcefully and assist in preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences, workshops, negotiations, board presentation and signing, among others.

Other duties:

Serve as a back-up to other staff and Task Team Assistants on project and administrative tasks.

Selection Criteria
Among other criteria, the successful candidate should be holding:

Preferably a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Office Management or Business Administration
Three (3) years relevant work experience in a large International or Service or Private Sector Organization;
Proficiency in using advanced functions on Bank standard computer applications (Windows applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
Knowledge of and ability to execute diverse work procedures related to the timely processing and production of assigned outputs and supporting administrative activities;
Applied knowledge of Bank’s organization, procedures and practices, including Bank records management and filing procedures;
Thorough knowledge of work procedures in assigned work unit;
Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps; and to follow through on team priorities in the absence of the team leader and respond to requests for information;
Ability to pass relevant Bank tests (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.) as required;
Committed, dedicated and team player with ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff and clients in a multi-cultural environment;
Proficient English skills (verbal and written), including ability to draft routine correspondence and edit materials using proper grammar, punctuation and style;
Effective time management and organizational skills;
Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=26173&site=1

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