Team Assistant Job #: req33831 Organization: World Bank Sector: Administration/Office Support Grade: GB Term Duration:ย 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Bangui,Central African Republic Required Language(s): English & French Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 8/5/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The World Bank Central African Republic Country Office is looking for highly organized, energized and experienced persons capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced environment to serve as a Team Assistants. The Team Assistants will be under direct supervision of the Country Manager who is responsible for their technical and professional development and performance evaluation. The Team Assistant is an integral part of the Central African Republic Country Office Administrative and Client Support (ACS) team. They will provide administrative and client support to the operational staff. The job implies frequent interaction with other institutional units, staff in other locations (locally and internationally), government officials, consultants and external organizations.
The duties include but are not limited to:
Operational, Logistic, and administrative support:
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 colleagues 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 Teamโs 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, etc.Arrange working schedule and meeting with counterparts for the visiting teams.
Other duties:
Serve as a back-up to other staff and Task Team Assistants on project and administrative tasks.Occasionally perform analytical tasks as may be requested by the Team Leader
Selection Criteria
Minimum bachelorโs degree.At least 2 to 3 years direct relevant office support experience in a large international or multinational or corporate or public service organization.Proficiency in French (oral and written) and a good command of English language (verbal and written).ย Familiarity with diplomatic protocol and diplomatic communication (encompassing written correspondence).Working knowledge of word processing and Microsoft Office suite.Goal-oriented self-starter who seeks to get the job done, rather than waiting for instructions.Good team player with ability to interact tactfully and effectively with staff at all levels.Willingness to seek assistance from supervisor(s)/colleagues and learn from them.Ability to deal accurately and complete tasks every day according to specific standards.Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.Ability to follow through on work priorities and respond creatively to client requests.Demonstrated interpersonal skills, initiative, resourcefulness, effective time management, organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests in place at time of recruitment (e.g. English and French writing tests, computer applications, etc.)
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency โ Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking โ Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability โ Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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