Job Description

E T Temporary

Job #: req38777 Organization: World Bank Sector: Other Grade: ET2 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Abuja,Nigeria Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 11/12/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

The World Bank Nigeria Country Office requires the services of a highly organized, energized and experienced person capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced environment to serve as a Extended Term Temporary (ETT). The ETT will be under the direct supervision of the Cluster Leader and the Operations Manager (OM) who are responsible for her/his technical and professional development and performance evaluation. The ETT is an integral part of the Nigeria Country Office Administrative and Client Support (ACS) team. (S)He will provide Administrative and client support to the Operational Staff. The job implies frequent interaction with other institutional units, staff in other locations (locally and internationally), Government officials, consultants and external organizations.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The overall purpose of the assignment is to provide administrative, logistical and operational support to the World Bank Nigeria Country Office. The main functions include but are not limited to: The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:

The selected candidate will have the following key responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the ACS team to provide day to day administrative support to the teams, ensuring smooth office operations.
• Prepare, format, and review correspondence, presentations, and basic reports.
• Maintain organized records, files, and documentation in line with institutional standards.
• Support the planning and execution of office events, workshops, meetings, and official visits.
• Coordinate logistics such as venues, vendors, materials, catering, and participant communications.
• Assist during events to ensure smooth delivery and timely resolution of issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and clarity in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across teams, contributing to a collaborative and respectful work environment.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Work effectively under pressure, managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Proactively identify issues and support solutions to keep activities on track.
• Support continuous improvement of administrative processes and workflows.

Selection Criteria

Attention: “Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants that are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines.”

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in administrative support. Demonstrated experience supporting dynamic teams within multinational companies or global organizations.
• Full proficiency in English (spoken and written) required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong teamwork mindset with a service-oriented approach.
• Experience supporting events, meetings, or missions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft 365 AI capabilities (e.g., Copilot) to support drafting, summarization, and task management.
• Ability to use AI-enabled tools to support document management, knowledge capture, and efficient information retrieval.
• Comfort leveraging digital tools to streamline administrative processes, meeting coordination, and follow ups.

Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants who are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results..

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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