Team Assistant
(2 positions)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
3 Year Term - Local Appointment – Level GB
There will be a phased transition of operations from CTRLD’s
existing Regional Center in Johannesburg to the Nairobi Regional Center over
the course of the next several months.
The Nairobi Regional Center follows the staffing model of other regional centers (Brasilia, Beijing, Zagreb, Chennai and Manila) – with a solid team of Finance Assistants, Finance Analysts, and a Regional Center Team Leader. CTRLD is seeking to hire an experienced Team Assistant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Team Assistant at the Regional Disbursement Center (RDC) in
Nairobi is a member of the Loan Department (CTRLD).
S/he is primarily responsible for providing support to the RDC’s
information operation system, logging incoming withdrawal applications sent by
various Project Implementation Units (PIUs), and mission preparation for
disbursement seminars and workshops.
The Team Assistant works under the technical supervision of
Finance Assistants and Finance Analysts and reports to the Regional Center Team
Leader.
The successful candidate should preferably be holder of a College Diploma in a related field with a minimum of 2 years of direct relevant experience.
Candidates with a university degree will be preferred.
Proficiency is required in using advanced functions of standard computer
applications and adaptability to use state-of-the-art software (SAP, Microsoft
Office, iLap, intranet sites etc).
Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally in English is essential, French and/or Portuguese is desired.
Electronic Applications:
For the full position description and complete selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an on-line application at www.worldbank.org/careers.
Click on >employment opportunities >> administrative
and client support opportunities >current vacancies >job # 121948.
The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender,
nationality, culture and educational background.
Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to
apply.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. Closing date is 22nd August 2012.