Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank\u2019s 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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Administrative Assistant\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THE COMPLEX:<\/strong><\/p>\n The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and<\/p>\n manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development<\/p>\n Bank and the African Development Fund. The President supervises several Departments and Units including<\/p>\n Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat.<\/p>\n THE HIRING DEPARTMENT\/DIVISON:<\/p>\n The purpose of the Department is to plan, prepare and implement public relations and institutional communication programs designed to make the Bank better known by its various audiences so as to promote social and economic development in Africa, and to establish and maintain the Bank\u2019s credibility and good reputation as Africa\u2019s leading development finance institution. The Department is also responsible for enabling the Bank to understand better, how the institution is perceived both internally and externally.<\/p>\n THE POSITION:<\/p>\n Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director Communication and External Relations, the incumbent:<\/p>\n Provide assistance in the administrative, financial and personnel support services of a programme, office or organization Unit by compiling and maintaining budget and payments; coordinating changes in office space; processing requisitions for equipment and supplies; maintaining office records; providing general information on and monitoring the timely and accurate documentation of actions related to recruitment, appointments, promotions, transfers, allowances and benefits, travel authorizations and claims; and arranging facilities for meetings and notifying participants.<\/p>\n In addition, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the liaison with other organizational unitsl<\/p>\n Duties and responsibilities Meetings<\/p>\n Prepare documents, briefing papers, reports, spreadsheets and presentations. Administration, Budget and Finance<\/p>\n Assists in and advises the Director and Managers on a variety of administrative and personnel matters; Reporting and Correspondence<\/p>\n the department\u2019s reports and the reporting on level of work executed by (i) reminding and collecting the work programs from Managers and staff; (ii) proofreading and formatling their inputs, and submitting (within the required deadline) to the Director. Secretarial Duties<\/p>\n Ensure maintenance of sufficient stocks of stationery and other basic office requisites. Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. 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\nUnder the overall supervision of the Director, the Administrative Assistant has the following responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\nActs as secretary at meetings. Drafts the minutes of the meetings; establishes a reporting system on all decisions taken during the meetings for follow up of implementation of outstanding decisions.
\nProcesses the schedule of inter departmental meetings within the Bank, consultation and bi lateral meetings with between Bank and other partners.
\nthe request to incur representation expenses; follow up of actions to be taken by concerned services
\nRepresents the department at Finance\/Budget meetings related to carry over budget meetings with FIFC, CHGS and budget departments and disseminates information on any guidelines, instructions, communicated during the meetings<\/p>\n
\nEstablishes stock control system for the management of office supplies and other bank properties (Personal computers, printers, faxes \u2026); centralizes requests for office supplies submitted by staff within the department and makes provisions in order to ensure distribution of the required items.
\nAdvises on the allocation of support staff to meet priorities, workload and timeliness; participates in recruitment of temporary local staff by reviewing candidatures; pre-selecting candidates, and participating in interview panel, providing reports for decision making, drafting terms of reference and follow-up of their recruitment.
\nNegotiates with CHGS allocation of appropriate office space for the Unit by providing justifications; responsible for organizing and coordinating office moving operations.
\nContributes to preparation of budget of department as as Mid-year budget retrospective by:
\nCollecting facts and presenting them for decision making; recording data, monitoring and reporting on the department budget implementation level;
\nInitiating actions on expenses to be incurred, processing requests for recruitment of short-term staff and consultants, missions, with particular attention to the procedures, follow-up of the required travel authorizations, contracts and payments.
\nArrange travel, visa and accommodation for staff going on missions.
\nInitiate and prepare various administrative documents and forms, such as staff list, Staff missions, training programs, staff absence (annual leave, home leave, excused absence and maternity leave) as well as statistical data when required on staff.
\nManage create process reports in SAP.
\nStore inventory control, reception, management and distribution of promotional items.
\nFollow up on requests addressed to the department via the PCER support platform.<\/p>\n
\ncorrespondence that requires research and\/or discussion on administrative and technical matters such as:
\nInformation memoranda to staff,
\nVarious obtain information or approval from other departments in respect requests related to administrative issues.
\nAssist applicable programming of the Department activities by appropriate software, entering project information producing the Department\u2019s reports.
\nLiaise with professional staff in the Division to obtain information for special and ongoing projects.<\/p>\n
\nTrack and follow-up on documents, deal with incoming emails, faxes and general mails.
\nHandle internal and general public enquiries; screen telephone calls and requests, and handle them as appropriate; welcome and look after visitors; organize and maintain electronic diaries and make appointments.
\nMaintain confidential records and filing of report s, correspondence and related material for ease of referral.
\nSource and documents for research purposes and ascertain d techniques required to projects.
\nSelection Criteria
\nHold at least a minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Business Management, Commerce, Administration or related discipline, preferably supplemented with courses in secretarial training\/administration\/office management (BTS or DUT).
\nHave a minimum of
\nKnowledge of secretarial skills and duties
\nKnowledge of administration duties
\nExperience in drafting general or administrative correspondence on own initiative or on the basis of instructions
\nExperience in coordinating, scheduling and management of program at senior executive level (daily schedule and long-term schedule).
\nExperience in supporting operations of international organizations is preferable;
\nExcellent organizational, and communication skills.
\nAble to work under pressure in the dynamic setting of an international and multicultural setting.
\nHandling speedily and efficiently internal and external requests.
\nAbility to work and cooperate with others from diverse background
\nAbility to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other. Proficiency in both languages is an asset.
\nCompetence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"