Administrative Assistant Job in Nairobi – World Bank

World Bank Group
 
Job Vacancy: Administrative Assistant (Accounts Transactions Specialist)
 
Local Term Appointment (Three Years, Renewable)
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The World Bank country office in Nairobi, Kenya is seeking to recruit a highly organized and energized professional, capable of operating effectively, discreetly in a very demanding, fast-paced and in a culturally diverse environment, to work as Administrative Assistant (Accounts Transactions Specialist) based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Administrative Assistant (Accounts Transactions Specialist) will work as part of the administration, accounting and resource management staff in the Kenya country office, under the general supervision of the Country Director and, the direct supervision of the Resource Management Officer. 

S/he will be expected to support the Resource Management Team in processing accounting and administrative transactions for the country office: and ensure that all transactions are made in compliance with the Bank's policies and procedures and the required documentations are fulfilled before processing the transactions.
 
S/he will be the liaison between the vendors and World Bank in matters pertaining to bank details, vendor detail updates, status of payment, etc. S/he will also assist in asset management tasks among other duties and responsibilities.

Selection Criteria and Electronic Applications:
 
The successful candidate should be a holder of at least a College Diploma in accounting with 5 years' experience, or preferably a University degree in accounting or a related discipline with at least three years of working experience, preferably in a computerized work environment. 

A professional accounting qualification at Intermediate level and above will be a distinct advantage in addition to a working knowledge of SAP.
 
For the full position description, complete selection criteria and required competencies. 

Candidates are requested to submit an online application throughwww.worldbank.org/careers 

Click on Current Job Openings> Job# 171705. 

The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, race, nationality, culture and educational background. 

Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date is 12 October 2017.