Executive Assistant

LOCATION: World Bank, Kingston

DESCRIPTION: To provide high quality administrative support to the Representative; Carries the overall responsibility for managing the quality, timeliness and completeness of administrative and client support functions, their related liaisons, and compliance with World Bank procedures and standards in a Country Office

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, with the proven ability to provide superior executive assistance in a busy office; Proven excellence in executive assistance, organizational, administrative, and time management skills, with a proven ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure; Judgment, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with contacts at all levels; Outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to respond and deal effectively with diverse situations which require good judgment, tact and diplomacy; Ability to effectively lead, supervise and coach other administrative officers; Participatory and open management style and able to create a cohesive team environment; Proactive attitude, a self-starter, and team player; with a high degree of motivation, initiative, flexibility, and reliability.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Interested candidates should review the Terms of Reference on the Bank’s external website and apply online. To access the detailed Terms of Reference and to apply go to: www.worldbank.org/jobs and click on Current Job Openings- Vacancy number 131298

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 11, 2013