TEAM ASSISTANT – The World Bank Group

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Description: The World Bank Group offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by addressing development challenges in developing countries. The Pacific Team covers twelve countries in the region and we’re looking for a new Team Assistant (TA) to be based in our Suva, Fiji Office.

The TA will work closely with client countries to enhance implementation support, capacity building, and contribute to quality assurance functions and strategy documents. Responsibilities include managing processes, organizing meetings and events, monitoring and maintaining schedules, and knowledge management. The role involves extensive communication with internal and external counterparts. The TA will report to the Country Manager for the South Pacific and may also handle administrative functions.
This is a three (3) year renewable term appointment.

Selection Criteria

•High school diploma with 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. University degrees would be an advantage.
•Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with proven ability to quickly become proficient in using advanced functions of World Bank standard computer applications and state-of-the-art software along with the WB’s record management and online filing procedures.
•Knowledge of and ability to execute business processes involving diverse and intricate work procedures related to the processing and production of assigned outputs in an accurate and timely manner
•Good knowledge of unit’s business processes and procedures, and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps.
•Ability to retrieve reference materials from various sources (e.g., databases or other filing systems, Joint Library, Internet, etc.)
•Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness as well as effective time management and organizational skills and ability to produce high quality work under pressure
•Committed team player with demonstrated inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively and respectfully in an inclusive multi-cultural environment.