Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.
THE COMPLEX:
The Vice Presidency for ‘Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery’ responsible for operational relevancy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs, and activities. The VP-RDIBD will ensure that the Bank operates successfully across its RMCs and will oversee the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates
THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:
Country Office South Sudan (COSS) of the African Development Bank has been established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank, Governments and other stakeholders; improve performance of the project portfolio and aid coordination with other development partners.
THE POSITION:
The Bank invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the vacant position of the Short-Term Staff – Team Assistant position. This position is based in Juba, South Sudan and does not attract
international terms and conditions.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
Under the Supervision of the Country Manager, the Short- Term staff Team Assistant position title. will perform the following:
- Provide secretarial assistance and general administrative support to the Country Office South Sudan (COSS) Team.
- Regularly updating and maintaining Country Office South Sudan (COSS) electronic data filing system and analysis tasks as needed.
- Establish a database to track project disbursements & procurement related issues, and last disbursement dates that need to be extended and those to be supervised.
- Support the Country Program Officer and Country Office South Sudan (COSS) Task Managers in managing missions and liaising with Partners and Project Managements Units.
- Contribute to the preparation and monitoring implementation of the Country Office South Sudan (COSS) s Annual Work Program and regular updates
- Assist in preparing documents, briefing papers, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations as assigned
- Handle all the logistical arrangements for the COSS meetings, missions, appointments, and other events to ensure that responsible Teams are well prepared.
- Maintain copies of all selected articles about the Country Office South Sudan (COSS) published from national papers and any other event organized by COSS, maintaining a simple database of all these articles.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Country Manager or Country Program Officer.
COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, management, Information Technology or other related field.
- At least four (4) years professional and relevant practical data management experience, with progressively higher responsibilities in an international organization, preferably.
- Proven high level initiative, enthusiasm, and team spirit.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Good note taking, attention to details, and accurate reporting.
- Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with a good knowledge of the other language.
- Competence in the use of Microsoft standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP is desirable.
THIS POSITION DOES NOT ATTRACT INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE POST HOLDER WILL BE CONSIDERED A SHORT -TERM STAFF (local staff).