Description
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Background
The Country Management Unit (MNCO3) is the department of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region managing the Djibouti, Egypt, and Yemen country programs. The WBG is a major development partner for all three countries. A rich program of knowledge and analytical work underpins our engagement in all three countries. In Djibouti, the Bank provided a substantial increase to the IDA envelope given the emphasis on FCV. This is supported by significant leveraging of grant resources. There is a growing program to address inclusive growth, human capital development, governance, and regional integration. The current active portfolio of the World Bank in Djibouti is about $442 million, covering governance and institutions, housing, education, health, social protection, energy, transports, and agriculture.
For more information on Djibouti, please visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/djibouti
The MNC03 program is managed out of the Egypt country office. The Egypt Country Office has more than 80 staff and works as a regional hub for some other functions also. The Yemen program is headed by a Country Manager currently based in Amman (plans to move to Yemen when security situation permits). The Djibouti Country Office is headed by a Resident Representative supported by the Operations Officer, the Operations Analyst, the Program Assistant, and the Team Assistant. The Country Director is based in Cairo. The Country Director in Cairo is supported by the Operations Manager, 4 Programs Leaders, and the Senior Operations Officer. In addition, in HQ, the office includes a Senior Operations Officer, Country Officer, and a Program Assistant.
The Djibouti Office is looking to recruit a highly motivated Program Assistant to support the Resident Representative and a set of sectors on a range of diverse functions. The selected candidate will be reporting directly to the Resident Representative.
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Resident Representative, the key roles and responsibilities of the Program Assistant include the following:
Selection Criteria
Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 3 years of previous experience or exposure as Program Assistant at an executive level in the international development community is an advantageExcellent IT skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SAP)Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and oral French and English) and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure, handling concurrent activities simultaneously to meet deadlinesAbility to deal tactfully with contacts at all levels, both inside and outside the BankStrong analytical skills and proven attention to details to ensure high professional standardsTeam player with a high degree of motivation, initiative, reliability, and willingness to help others to meet the unit’s work objectivesExperience in event planning and organizationAbility to draft routine correspondence (memoranda, minutes, responses to queries) and edit and proofread correspondence, ensuring proper grammar, punctuation, and style
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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