African Development Bank Latest Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Administrate and Finance Assistant

THE BANK:

The African Development Bank Field Office in Nigeria (NGFO) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy, NGFO also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Nigeria with a view to enhancing portfolio quality, identification, promotion of participatory approach, and regional integration. NGFO invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below. This is a national position and posting will be in Abuja, Nigeria.

POST TITLE:   Administrate and Finance Assistant

Under the supervision of the Resident Representative, and working m consultation with Division Managers in die Financial Control Directorate (FFCO) and the General Services and Procurement Directorate (CGSP) in Tunis, the incumbent will supervise the staff and functions of administrative and client support team which is responsible for providing support to the operational staff and coordinating the functions of the front office, S/he will generally support the RR and will be part of the management team in the ADB country office in Nigeria.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall responsibility for maintaining the accounting books and records of the Nigeria Country Office; prepare documents to monitor the use of the Office’s resources and budget schedules missions, short term contracts, temporary staff:
• Supervises the work of all supporting staff and contract service providers, and ensuring that all contracts are performed accordingly;
• Manages and maintains the physical assets of the Nigeria Country Office;
• Supervises inventories of the office supplies, and manages requisitions from Headquarters and local procurement, as the case maybe:
• Managers official correspondence of the RR and Country/Sector Staff
• Manages meetings of the Office
• Establishes and maintains a filling system for important records arising from activities of the Nigeria Country Office;
• Oversees and manages the documentation room of the Office;
• Prepare the Country Office budget and report on its implementation (AA); and
• Carries out any other function of administrative or similar nature as may be assigned by the RR.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, and/or finance; and experience in administrate and financial accounting as well as the full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance
• At least five years of relevant work experience; experience in a  similar multilateral organization will be considered an advantage
• Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software and the ability to help organize data and information retrieval systems
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to work in effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment and to function and to function effectively as a member of various groups;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel Access, MS Project and PowerPoint);
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with knowledge of French an advantage.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Three years on a fixed-term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted Applicants will only be considered if they submit a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality. The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidate are strong encouraged to apply http://www.afdb.org/jobs h

Electronically submit application and CV on or before 1^st August 2011 by 5:00 pm.