World Bank Jobs 2013

Administration Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Senior Executive Assistant
Local Appointment - Five Years, renewable
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The World Bank is seeking to hire a seasoned and highly energized professional to work as Senior Executive Assistant in the Office of the Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda and Eritrea (AFCE2) based in Nairobi, Kenya. S/he reports directly to the Country Director (CD), and is an essential member of the fast-paced and busy Country Office.

S/he is responsible for providing the full range of support to the Country Director and the Country Management Unit, with the highest level of professionalism, diplomacy, tact and discretion.

The Country Director is supported by the Country Program Coordinator based in Washington, a Senior Operations Officer in Nairobi, the Country Manager based in Rwanda and four Sector Leaders based in Kenya.

The country office is also strengthened by the presence of procurement and financial management group as well as several other Bank units.

The Senior Executive Assistant will be responsible for
(i) Managing the Country Director’s Office
(ii) Representation and Liaison
(iii) Leadership of the Administrative Client Support (ACS) staff
(iv) as a member of the Country Office Management team, work with Shared Services team based in Kenya to ensure that efficiency and cost effectiveness are achieved in the office
(v) Support to Operations/Research
(vi) Outreach work - be the focal point person for regional and institutional activities involving ACS staff in the country office.

Electronic Applications
For the full position description and complete selection criteria and required competencies, qualified candidates are requested to submit an on-line application at www.worldbank.org/careers.

Click on >Current job openings > job# 131210.

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 30th May 2013.

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