Location: Brussels, BelgiumDeadline: Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Description
Background / General description:
Regional Context
The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region comprises of 30 extremely diverse countries, with a population of nearly 500 million people. Four of our clients are IDA only and another 5 are IDA blend countries. The remaining 21 are IBRD eligible. Although 10 of our clients have joined the EU and 7 of these have graduated, most continue to remain active recipients of knowledge and/or lending services. Country Partnership Strategies (CPSs) reflect this strong diversity with substantial variation in lending prospects, but strong demand for Bank technical services is present across the board.
For the most part, countries in the ECA region have recovered to the GDP levels prevailing prior to the 2008/09 crisis, yet growth is slower than before the crisis. GDP growth in the region is estimated to have fallen to 3 percent in 2012, from 5.5 percent in 2011, and is projected to rebound only slightly to 3.6 percent in 2013. The crisis left ECA countries with historically high levels of unemployment, which are still worsening, particularly in the Balkans. Furthermore, the ongoing sovereign debt problems in Western Europe are posing challenges to the sustainability of the tepid recovery. The World Bank is helping its ECA clients by implementing a regional strategy that is focused on addressing three critical challenges to growth and development---improving competitiveness, reforming the social sectors to achieve inclusive growth, and making growth more sustainable through climate action. Governance and gender issues cut across these three strategic pillars.
The financial and economic crisis led to a substantial increase in Bank lending and knowledge activities in all ECA countries, including in several EU members states (e.g., Latvia, Romania, and Poland). The crisis helped serve as a powerful reminder of the relevance of the Bank both as an attractive source of funding and a reliable provider of timely and quality advice.
Unit Context
Central Europe and Baltics country unit (ECCU5) comprises eleven countries. Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic, and Slovenia (known as the EU8) joined the European Union in 2004; Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU in 2007, and Croatia joined on July 1, 2013. The Bank has country offices in Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania and satellite office with a Country Director and a team of Sector Leaders based in Brussels. This Extended Term Temporary position is an addition to administrative team in Brussels consisting of Senior Executive and Program Assistant.
This is a one year contract, renewable for another year subject to satisfactory performance and continued business need.
Duties and Accountabilities:
- Providing administrative support to ECCU5 team: preparing documents; formatting and editing reports, presentations, letters and memos.
- Arranging meetings, ensuring preparation of background documents for the meetings in a timely fashion.
- Making travel arrangements, assisting with preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences, workshops etc.
- Handling routine correspondence independently, screening/distributing incoming mail;
- Acting as a back-up for the Program Assistant and the Senior Executive Assistant;
- Performing other ad hoc duties as required.
Selection Criteria:
COMPETENCIES
Technology and systems knowledge - Demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience working with Microsoft office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.). Has ability and willingness to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills as technology.
Project and task management - Exhibits good organizational, problem-solving skills and ability to work competently with minimal supervision. Demonstrates attention to detail and quality. Has ability to manage multiple tasks and complete tasks within agreed schedule.
Versatility and adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility and is receptive to the implementation of new solutions. Is willing to stretch own capability. Demonstrates motivation to avail and adapt oneself to effecting change.
Client Orientation - Exhibits positive and professional client service attitude; is able to understand clients' needs and complete them professionally.
Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.
Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Has good knowledge of official unit's language(s). Able to write clearly, edit and proofread draft communications. Able learn and share knowledge/information across the unit.
Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Able to manage information and support retention and disposition of information and records. Can search, report, and deliver basic information from various sources and independently respond to basic inquires.
OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA
- A relevant Associate or University degree;
- Minimum 3 years of relevant administrative experience;
- Excellent command of verbal and written English; knowledge of French is desired;
- Excellent organizational, written, analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);
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