Application Deadline : 13 Feb 2013
World Bank is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Senior Executive Assistant. Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills in English. Job location will be Pretoria, South Africa.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Minimum Education: High School diploma
- Minimum of seven years of relevant experience.
- Extensive and diverse experience, and in-depth knowledge of the full range of Bank Group processes, policies and procedures
- Experience in dealing with senior officials both within and outside the Bank, previous experience or exposure as an Executive Assistant is an advantage.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to draft and edit a variety of correspondence and ensure quality of written outputs for clarity of message. Ability to draft correspondence on a range of topics and ensure quality of documents requiring approval and/or signature
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communications skills; maturity and ability to interact responsively and tactfully with staff at all levels, with demonstrated good judgment and discretion.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and judge priorities under extremely tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure total discretion, confidentiality and strong personal ethics.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise sound judgment, and use problem-solving skills in dealing with unexpected situations, often under pressure.
- In addition to a proven track record in areas such as judgment, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility, it is important that the candidate have a positive attitude, be a self-starter and maintain composure under stressful situations.
- Ability to coach and mentor junior ACS staff.
- Ability to create a positive and cohesive team environment within the Country Office and in dealing with the other units in the country department.
- Expert use of all relevant computer software using advanced functions on Bank standard computer applications, in particular: MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, SAP, Internet Explorer.
- Effective analytical, research, innovative and problem-solving skills.
- High degree of independence, motivation, initiative and reliability.
- Flexibility and willingness to adjust scope of responsibilities.
- Flexibility with working hours and willingness to work overtime.
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