The World Bank, Nigeria Country Office, requires the services of highly organized and energized professional. The roles are for temporary terms and open to candidates willing to experience working at the World Bank.
Based in Abuja, candidates should have the relevant qualifcations and experience in other to apply and be considered.
The jobs are listed below:
Team Assistant: (Term Appointment; 2 years) Vacancy # NG080801
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact tactfully with people of all levels.
- Demonstrable team spirit and strong desire to actively contribute to a team's objectives.
- Willingness to extend his/her working hours to meet deadline and at short notice.
- Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment
- Ability to work independently and produce excellent results under pressure.
- Excellent word and data (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc)
- Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests in place at time of recruitment (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.)
- Minimum of two years cognate experience
- HND or First Degree obtained at not less than Good or second Class (Lower) grades, respectively
Team Assistant: (Extended Term Temporary-ETT Appointment; 2 years)-Vacancy #080802
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact tactfully with people of all levels.
- Demonstrable team spirit and strong desire to actively contribute to a team's objectives.
- Willingness to extend his/her working hours to meet deadline and at short notice.
- Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment
- Ability to work independently and produce excellent results under pressure.
- Excellent word and data (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc)
- Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests in place at time of recruitment (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.).
- Minimum of two years cognate experience.
- HND or First Degree obtained at not less than Good or Second Class (Lower) grades, respectively.
Admin Assistant: (Short Term Temporary· STT- Appointment; 150 days) Vacancy #080803
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills, and ability to interact tactfully with people of all levels.
- Demonstrable team spirit and strong desire to actively contribute to a team's objectives.
- Willingness to extend his/her working hours to meet deadlines and at short notice.
- Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.
- Ability to work independently and produce excellent results under pressure.
- Excellent word and data processing skills (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.)
- Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests in place at time of recruitment (e.g. English language, computer applications. etc.).
- Minimum of two years cognate experience.
- HND or First Degree obtained at not less than Lower credit or second Class (Lower) grades, respectively.
Financial Management: (Short Term Consultants STC-FM) - Vacancy #080804
Local Appointment (up to 150 days per year)
The STC-FM will work under the supervision of and report directly to a senior Financial Management Specialist based in Abuja.
Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or related subject plus a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CPA or equivalent) and at least 8 years of relevant experience..
Additionally, the candidates meet the following criteria amongst others.
- Strong experience in auditing and knowledge of what to do with respect to qualified audit reports and matters arising from management letters;
- Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing;
- Experience with internal audit and internal control systems and procedures (including familiarity with COSO), with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial actions where necessary;
- Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English and to negotiate substantive and difficult issues with senior government officials;
- Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work independently with the clients; and willingness to travel frequently.
How to Apply
Candidates are requested to forward their applications and resumes, stating the
vacancy number, to the following email address:
wbafrrecruit@worldbank.orgApplications with no vacancy numbers will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline is September 12th 2008
