Position: Administrative Officer
Job Brief
The World Bank is looking to appoint an administrative officer who will be innovative, and capable of navigating the shortest path through the Bank’s internal processes. Delivery of quality work requires high-calibre staff, striking the right balance between technical excellence, country knowledge, and client focus. This position is critical to the overall performance of the Bank at the Nigeria duty location.
The selected candidate will supervise the bank’s administrative functions at the Nigeria location. The incumbent will supervise about a dozen Bank staff and several bank staff. The position entails interacting with Global Corporate Solutions, Resource Management, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Security, Health Service Department, IT, Administration and Client Support.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the outsourced administrative services for the office
- Liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassies and other protocol unit
- Act as point of contact for consultation and queries on admin-related internal and external auditors
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure fit-for-purpose and aesthetically appealing facilities in the workplace
- Implement the telephone and telecommunications policy, including chargeback processes
- Supervise the country office mail, pouch room, mail courier services and office stationery supplies
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments
- Oversee the Bank printing activities
- Oversee operations of the Bank cafeteria and kitchenettes
- Manage administrative procurement contracts and processes
Requirements
- Ability to lead and supervise diverse resources and staff
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to persuade others and commit them to the desired course of action
- Capacity to work simultaneously, effectively, and efficiently
- Strong client focus including good interpersonal
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment
- Building skills for building and maintaining
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to provide guidance and mentor junior staff
- Capacity to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective work relations with client
Qualification
BSc in Business Administration
Duration
- 2 years
How to Apply
Candidates are requested to submit an online application through https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=worldbankgroup
Type job no: req25026 into the keyword or ReqID and click the search button. The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, race, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply, only short-listed candidates will be contacted