Position #:

00055589

Organization:

World Bank

Sector:

Administration/Office Support

Recruitment Type:

Local Recruitment

Dept/Div:                           AWMMR

Grade:

GB

Term Duration:

3 years 0 months

Hire Type:

Non-Managerial

Location:

Nouakchott, Mauritania

Required Language(s):

English, French

Preferred Language(s):

English, French. Arabic

Closing Date:    9/30/2024 (MM/DD/YY) at 11:59 PM UTC  

Description

About the World Bank Group:

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org  

The Western and Central Africa Region Context:

https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/western-and-central-africa

Country and Unit Context:

The World Bank office in Nouakchott operates within the Western and Central Africa Region, focusing on projects that align with the broader goals of reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity. The Nouakchott office is part of the Africa Western and Central Region’s Mauritania division (AWMMR). This unit works closely with the Mauritanian government, local partners, and other international organizations to implement a range of development programs.

Under the 2018-2023 Country Partnership Framework (CPF), and aligned with the Government’s development priorities, the World Bank's support in Mauritania focuses on Human Development (Health, Nutrition and Population), Sustainable Development (Agriculture and Food), and Infrastructures development (Energy and Extractives). The Bank’s portfolio in Mauritania currently comprises eight national projects and nine regional operations, for an overall commitment of $910.5 million.

The World Bank also supports capacity building and institutional strengthening to ensure sustainable development outcomes. The Nouakchott office plays a pivotal role in coordinating these efforts, ensuring that projects are effectively managed and aligned with the country’s strategic priorities.

The World Bank in Mauritania: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/mauritania

The World Bank, a leading multi-lateral institution in global economic development, is looking for two highly organized and motivated Team Assistants to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support to the World Bank Mauritania Country Office. The ideal candidates are capable of operating effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment. They will report to the Country Manager and will work under the guidance of the Executive Assistant. 

Roles & Responsibility:

The Team Assistants are an integral part of the Mauritania Country Office Administrative and Client Support (ACS) team. S/he 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 main functions include but are not limited to:

Operational and administrative support

• Provide support for preparation and implementation of World Bank projects and activities according to Bank procedures.
• Use desktop processing skills to produce complex reports, presentations, and charts/graphs according to Bank format and distribution.
• Collect and input data provided by Task Team Leaders (TTLs) into the central database, including processing new project status reports.
• Draft routine correspondence (standard letters, memos) conforming to the Organization’s regional standards, using proper grammar, punctuation and style and proofread materials.
• Draft minutes of meetings and help in editing large documents.
• Assist team or work unit by translating/drafting a variety of routine documents, applying effective proofreading and grammar skills in English and French.

Information Management and Client interaction

• Maintain current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distribute documents for the team.
• Maintain up-to-date work unit project and other files (both paper and electronic).

Time management & Logistic planning

• Arrange working schedule and meeting with counterparts for the visiting teams.
• Co-ordinate time management and schedules, taking current and future priorities into account, anticipate and monitor changes, and communicate the information to the appropriate staff, inside and outside the immediate work unknit, including officials outside the Bank Group, track and report on appropriate aspects of the Team’s operational activities.
• Track assigned tasks/project steps/ timetables using modern office management technologies, coordinate with relevant staff, help 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, high level meetings. 

Other duties

• Serve as a back-up to other staff and Team Assistants on project and administrative tasks.
• Occasionally perform analytical tasks as may be requested by the Team Leader
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Supervisor                                                                                                                            

​​​​​​​Selection Criteria

• Minimum bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and French. Good command of Arabic is desirable. 
• Advanced computer skills and full proficiency in the use of relevant software applications (Excel, Power Point, Word).

Competencies:

• Good organizational, problem-solving, analytical skills and ability to work competently with minimal supervision. Demonstrate attention to detail and quality. Has ability to manage multiple tasks and complete tasks within agreed schedule.
• Attitude / Adaptability - Demonstrate flexibility and is receptive to the implementation of new solutions. Is willing to stretch own capability. Demonstrate motivation to avail and adapt oneself to effecting change.
• Client Orientation - Exhibit good communication skills, positive and professional client service attitude; is able to understand clients’ needs and complete them with high level of professionalism.
• Learning, knowledge sharing and communication - Good English language skills (verbal and written) Able to write clearly, edit and proofread draft communications. Able to learn and share knowledge/information across the unit. 
• Business judgment and analytical decision making - Able to manage information and support retention and disposition of information and records. Can search, report, and deliver basic information from various sources and independently respond to basic inquiries.
• Drive for Results - Able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so.
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborate with other team members and contribute efficiently to teams’ work and output, demonstrating respect and flexibility for different points of view.
• Familiarity with the World Bank operational work and projects is desirable. 

Note: All applications (both CV and Cover Letter) are to be presented in English only, applications received in any other language will not be considered.

If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 years 0 months term appointment.

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