Senior Executive Assistant - Tenders Global

Senior Executive Assistant

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Minimum requirements: High school diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred) and ten years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communications skills; maturity and ability to interact responsively and thoughtfully with staff at all levels, with demonstrated good judgment and discretion. • Experience in dealing with senior officials both within and outside the Bank, experience or exposure as a is advantageous. • Proven track record and ability to ensure total discretion, confidentiality and strong personal ethics. • Strong English language skills (verbal and written), including the ability to draft and edit a variety of correspondence and ensure quality of written outputs and clarity of message. Fluency in Arabic or French preferred. • Proven ability to promote and work in a team-focused environment and pitch in to fill gaps when needed. • Proactivity, demonstrated sound judgment, and problem-solving skills in dealing with unexpected situations, often under pressure. • A proven track record in areas such as judgment, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility. Strategic and with good emotional intelligence. • Positive demeanor, self-starter and able to maintain composure under pressure. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and judge priorities under tight timelines. • Ability to guide and advise more junior ACS staff. • Substantial experience in the Bank and in-depth knowledge of World Bank processes, policies and procedures, particularly institution-wide quality assurance and decision-making functions. • Excellent office technology skills, in particular: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, Internet Explorer. • Willingness and flexibility to work overtime on short notice and as needed. • Willingness to extend him/herself to meet deadlines.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact. 3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

Organization: World Bank Group


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