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OFID EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MAY 2013


The primary prerequisite that enables OFID to continue to function effectively in fulfilling its mandate and meet the standards expected by its Member Countries, is its ability to attract and motivate competent and dedicated human resources. Therefore, OFID's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff lies in securing the highest standards of competency and efficiency.
In pursuit of its organizational strengthening program, OFID currently has openings at different levels, and would therefore like to invite especially nationals of its member countries to apply for the 'Officer' positions.
Due to the expected large volume of applications, OFID would only enter into further correspondence with short-listed candidates. The deadline for the receipt of applications remains open until all positions are filled.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Specific tasks will include:
Under the immediate supervision of the Accountant, the incumbent will be tasked with:
  • Receiving, reviewing and keeping records of all incoming and outgoing accounting and financial working documents
  • Conducting bank reconciliation
  • Preparing cheques for payment of goods and services
  • Verifying the correctness of invoices, VAT returns and staff salary slips
  • Taking charge of petty cash
  • Filing all paperwork relating to financial transactions
  • Producing financial schedules and other inputs into the budget implementation process
  • Performing other related duties.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Applicants must have the minimum of either of the following qualifications: a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; an Accounting Technician qualification or equivalent qualification in the country of study. Exceptionally strong practical experience may substitute
  • At least three years’ experience with increasing level of responsibilities working in multinational or international organizations.
Skills and other Requirements
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications especially Ms Excel, and other accounting software packages
  • Accuracy and confidence in dealing with financial information quickly and accurately
  • Honesty, discreetness and trustworthy necessary in dealing with financial and other confidential information
  • Good concentration ability and a good eye for details to pick up problems and notice mistakes
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet strict deadlines
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work with people of different nationality and cultural backgrounds
  • Working knowledge of German is essential.
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Job Profile
Under the general supervision of Director, Private Sector Operations, the incumbent is responsible for structuring, implementing and monitoring the Private Sector / Trade Finance transactions including the management of the loans and equity investments.
Duties and Responsibilities
In particular, the incumbent:
  • Prepares and updates the general framework of OFID’s Private Sector / Trade Finance facilities in supporting the specific area, sector, country or as defined by the head of the department, in line with OFID’s mandate.
  • Assesses the role of the Private Sector / Trade Finance facilities in poverty reduction strategies and development plans of OFID’s partner countries and identifies investment opportunities for OFID in partnership with other institutions or on its own.
  • Prepares and submits a work plan for the approval of the Director including a list of potential projects to be submitted to the Governing Board, a tentative missions program and related budget. Implements the programs with all necessary initiatives & actions.
  • Maintains regular contact with co-financiers, in particular the lead arrangers in order to monitor project implementation in line with the provisions of signed agreements and OFID’s procedures.
  • Participates in the origination/identification, appraisal/due diligence, structuring, preparation, administration (disbursement/repayment), monitoring and work-out activities of projects, in a manner consistent with the rules and procedures of the Private Sector / Trade Finance facilities.
  • Contributes to institution building/lessons learnt initiatives of the Private Sector / Trade Finance facilities..
  • Stays abreast of country, sectoral, market and product developments.
  • Represents OFID at external conferences, meetings, symposia, and other external events in connection with marketing efforts, networking, project origination and the dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned, as the need arises.
Qualifications and Experience
  • An Advanced university degree in Accounting/ Commerce /Finance/ Economics or other relevant disciplines;
  • Minimum of 5 years professional experience preferably 2-3 years obtained within the Private Sector / Trade Finance division of a major International development finance institution; a banking environment (including commercial or investment banking, fund management) or a development bank.
Skills and Competences
  • Demonstrated financial, credit (and preferably also economic) analysis skills through direct involvement in project and transaction financing;
  • Demonstrated project financing, preferably acquired in a commercial banking/developing country environment; sound understanding of credit risk, financial models, and collateral/legal documentation;
  • Established excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
  • Working knowledge of Arabic, French and Spanish will be an added advantage
  • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills;
  • Computer literate with practical working experience with Windows, Excel, and other relevant software packages;
  • Ability to work with people of different nationalities and cultural background.
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Brief Job Description:
The job involves the production of photographic material, audio video and/or other multimedia-related products to document important OFID activities and events. The incumbent reports directly to the Director, Department of Information.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director, specific tasks will include:
  • Shooting, producing, editing and printing of high quality (newsworthy) photographs of official OFID events;
  • Production and adaptation of films and movies about/for OFID events (including concept development, script writing, video, audio, editing and special effects);
  • Managing and update of a professional online digital photo library (Cumulus) containing photos of OFID projects, missions and events;
  • Creating and update of multimedia pieces including video, audio and graphic editing projects;
  • Preparation or overseeing the preparation of photographic material to be used in OFID’s exhibits, publications and slide presentations, amongst others;
  • Proficient operation of all of the equipment and coordination of routine maintenance and repair of the equipment as falls necessary;
  • Keeping abreast of new processes and techniques; recommending changes in practices and procedures or equipment, to achieve the best professional results and cost-effective savings for the organization; and
  • Other tasks/duties as assigned by the Director as these relate to the job functions.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Secondary School Certificate (University Degree preferred) with special courses in the areas of photography, video and multimedia and a minimum of eight years of professional experience in this area.
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills in English and German. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills and Requirements
  • Knowledge of effective photographic methods and techniques;
  • Photo editing and designing;
  • Able to work with different codecs (RAWS, TIFF, Jpeg, PNG, EPS, Targa, etc.);
  • Professional knowledge of retouching (with Photoshop CS5); professional lighting knowledge (working with professional studio flashes such as Pro Photo Powerpack);
  • Good knowledge of film production; filming with professional HD cameras, editing with Final cut pro (image corrections such as color corrections etc.);
  • Professional knowledge of sound for film (working with mixers, wireless audio devices, voice-over equipment and microphones);
  • Ability to work with people of different nationality and cultural background;
  • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent reports directly to the General Counsel. S/he is responsible for providing assistance to the General Counsel in delivering legal services to OFID’s stakeholders in accordance with the legal framework for supporting all OFID’s operations. S/he is responsible for managing complex projects/assignments involving multi-disciplinary teams and plays a key role in the implementation of the Department’s objectives. S/he may represent the General Counsel in supervising the Legal Department, as requested.
Under the supervision of the General Counsel, the incumbent will be tasked with:
  • Providing legal services for all OFID operations including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising relevant documentation for sovereign and non-sovereign loans, grants, guarantees, project finance, syndicated loans, private equity and trade finance transactions. S/he will review and advise on the conclusion and execution of project documentation including lines of credit agreements, common terms agreements, participation agreements, inter-creditor agreements, security documentation as well as external legal opinion and memoranda.
  • Conducting legal due diligence on proposed transactions; advising on project structure and the proposed terms & conditions; participating in  project appraisal missions as assigned; reviewing project concept notes and Governing Board papers; as well as ensuring compliance with OFID Charter, policies, applicable rules and regulations. S/he will also provide legal support for the implementation and monitoring of projects including advising on waiver requests, consents, approvals and project work-outs.
  • Advising on borrowing and other resource mobilization activities, investment of OFID liquid assets and the development of new lending products. S/he will advise on the legal interpretation of policy documents, human resources/personnel policies and the privileges and immunities of OFID and its staff.
  • Assisting the General Counsel in the implementation of the Department’s work program, and monitoring of its budget allocation, staffing and training requirements. S/he will represent OFID in any legal or dispute resolution proceedings and liaise with external Counsel as required. 
  • Identifying issues of importance on legal matters related to OFID’s operations and conducting/supervising research and analysis on a wide range of legal issues. S/he will participate in capacity building and knowledge sharing initiatives including formal or informal mentoring programs.
  • Contributing to the development and maintenance of the knowledge assets of the Department and undertaking such other assignments as may be required in furtherance of OFID’s mandate.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Advanced university degree in law and/or admission to the Bar or equivalent;
  • A minimum of 13 years relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years at a senior level with preferably 3 years at an international development finance institution dealing with developing countries.
Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to interpret regulations, statutes and opinion, with knowledge of substantive law and to provide legal advice that is clear, concise, consistent and comprehensive;
  • Proven analytical and conceptual skills; proficient in conducting research on legal and other relevant subjects;
  • Excellent team leadership skills with the ability to define priorities, set targets, make decisions based on accurate input, and encourage team to achieve set targets;
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
  • Possesses good negotiation and communication skills and is able to work with people from diverse cultures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. A good working knowledge of German, Arabic, French or Spanish will be an added advantage.
  • Extensive knowledge in the usage of office technologies, such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), intra/internet as well as on-line database management.

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Job Profile
Under the general supervision of the Treasurer, the incumbent who is expected to have a thorough understanding of international capital markets as well as bank’s operational procedures and general market practices, will be assigned to a wide range of duties relating treasury and investment activities within the Treasury unit, Financial Operations department of OFID.
Duties and Responsibilities
In particular, the incumbent:  
  • Monitors the investment activities of the external portfolio managers engaged by OFID, as well as manage and control a database of their operations.
  • Conducts research on the developments in the international money and capital markets, undertake financial and economic analyses of these markets, as well as prepare research reports on these studies.
  • Undertakes dealing operations in: securities, derivatives, foreign exchange and deposit markets, and carries out corresponding settlement activities and necessary accounting procedures.
  • Prepares reports on the investment activities of OFID and external portfolio managers, as well as undertake statistical implementation of performance attribution techniques.
  • Prepares management briefs for regular portfolio manager review consultations.
  • Manages OFID’s overall risk strategy as well as develop risk measurement and risk management techniques. The incumbent also applies such techniques in managing OFID’s portfolio of loans in the public and private sectors, and, to its internally and externally managed portfolios.
  • Proposes strategies for the minimization of the overall financial risks through control of country, currency and interest rate exposure.
  • Sets necessary standards for thoroughness in quality control and make recommendations to strengthen transactions.
  • Performs other duties as required by the Treasurer and the Assistant Director General, Financial Operations department.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting. Higher degree (MBA) or professional certification (CFA, CPA) will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in portfolio management or treasury operations, particularly in foreign exchange and securities’ trading, acquired preferably from a reputable global bank or investment house.
Skills and Competencies
  • Demonstrated teamwork skills
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal with excellent negotiation skills.
  • In-depth understanding of foreign exchange, money and capital markets as well as extensive knowledge of derivative markets in futures, options and related instruments.
  • Proven strategic planning and analytical abilities.
  • Computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft Office and more specifically on Excel), familiar with financial management software packages, and Bloomberg Market Data Services.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, as well as working knowledge of at least one of these languages – Arabic, French or Spanish which is considered an added advantage.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.


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Job Profile
This job is responsible for the maintenance of all key human resource systems and organizational procedures; conduct of studies in HR and organizational development; as well as implementation of operational activities related to HR and personnel management processes. The incumbent acts as the Secretary to the Recruitment Committee.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Incumbent
Under the supervision of the Head, HRP&P Group, the incumbent:
  • Maintains and develops key human resource systems and undertakes the implementation of a wide spectrum of human resource and personnel management processes such as recruitment and selection; performance management; career management; training and competency development, etc.
  • Initiates, proposes and undertakes researches / studies i.e. on relevant human resources issues such as motivation, compensation and benefits, culture and value system, organizational procedure, etc.
  • Initiates and proposes changes to the policies and procedures of all human resources and personnel processes; and facilitates their implementation.
  • Undertakes the human resource planning (short, medium and long-term), and maintains the list of a replacement table.
  • Performs employee facilitation programs including personal counselling, and implements the suggestions/complaint management system.
  • Maintains the Human Resources Information System within SAP-Human Capital Management (HCM) infrastructure, prepares annual, regular and ad-hoc reports.
  • Acts as the Secretary to the ad-hoc Recruitment Committee, i.e. facilitating the recruitment, interview and selection process.
  • Carries out other tasks assigned by the supervisor as pertaining to the position.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Advanced degree in Human Resources Management / Economics / Business Administration / Psychology or any Social Sciences discipline
  • A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience, preferably with a minimum two years in an international institution. Experience in the application of SAP-Human Capital Management is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic or German is an added advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, networking, communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical, research, conceptual and writing skills.
  • Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle multiple priority tasks.
  • Established knowledge on compensation and benefits.
  • Able to work with diverse people and cultures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Access.

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Job Profile:
Under the general supervision of a Regional Director, Public Sector Operations, the incumbent is responsible for initiating and managing the entire development process of a portfolio of projects in a given number of countries in accordance with OFID’s regulations, procedures and methodology.
Duties and Responsibilities
In particular, the incumbent:
  • Prepares and submits to the Regional Director for approval, his/her work plan concerning the identification, preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the assigned portfolio of projects financed by OFID.
  • Implements approved work plans, taking all necessary initiatives and actions in conformity with OFID’s regulations and practices to meet established deadlines.
  • Maintains regular contacts with members of governments of beneficiary countries, to monitor the quality of project delivery as well as the correct implementation of signed agreements in compliance with OFID’s Regulations.
  • Undertakes a complete evaluation of each project in accordance with OFID’s established methodology.
  • Represents OFID at meetings with other development agencies, and assists in preparation and negotiation of agreements with other countries and partners.
  • Provides regular assessment / evaluation reports on projects in his/her portfolio, and prepares related documents for in-house review and discussion.
  • Performs other duties as required by the Regional Director.
Qualifications and Experience
  • An Advanced university degree in Economics, Engineering, MBA, or other disciplines relevant to technical cooperation activities
  • Minimum of seven years professional experience in project management or technical cooperation, preferably with two to three years in an international organization dealing with developing countries.
Skills and Competences
  • Demonstrated financial, credit (and preferably also economic) analysis skills through direct involvement in project and transaction financing.
  • Established excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish will be an added advantage.
  • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Computer literate with practical working experience with Windows, Excel, and other relevant software packages.
  • Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle multiple priority tasks.
  • Ability to work with people of different nationalities and cultural background.
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Job Profile
This job is responsible for communicating information about OFID to the outside world to promote better understanding of the institution’s aims and activities. The incumbent assists the Director, Information Department, in the development and implementation of the communications strategy, including adequate usage of resources, as well as the definition and identification of targeted audiences.
S/he coordinates administrative activities for the Department, including work plan, budget, schedules, etc., and other activities as requested by the Director. The workload includes effective coordination of OFID’s communications tools (printed materials, ICTs, audiovisuals, website, internet, exhibitions and conferences) to enhance the institution’s visibility and reputation.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Researches and develops materials for specific information topics or outputs and analyses the public information potential of defined aspects of the programs, projects and activities of OFID.
  • Coordinates press releases, articles and announcements; contributes to the production of other written public information materials, writes scripts for audio-visuals, films, etc.
  • Briefs and supervises external writers for OFID’s publications; conducts and writes up interviews with government officials and senior representatives of cooperating agencies and private sector partners; prepares briefing materials for senior OFID officials and specialists prior to their appearance at media conferences, briefings and interviews.
  • Establishes and maintains a network of correspondents in OFID’s beneficiary countries and in the media, including international, regional and national press, magazines, radio and television; establishes and maintains contacts with like-minded groups, including the organs of the United Nations, sister organizations and other specialized agencies.
  • Organizes special events such as press conferences, lectures and journalism workshops.
  • Provides assistance and facilitation to the more junior staff of the department within a formal or informal mentoring / facilitation program.
  • Coordinates the budget, work plan and work schedules of the department.
  • Prepares the Department’s Management notes for the Governing Board.
  • Undertakes other assignments as required by the Director as pertaining to the job function.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Advanced university degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science or Liberal Arts.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in public information or related field of work, including preferably 5 years in an international organization.
Skills and Competences
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish will be an added advantage
  • Strong interest and knowledge of current development topics and issues
  • A good understanding of OFID’s operations and key corporate issues and priorities
  • Thorough knowledge of different communication tools, including print, ICTs and social media
  • Understanding of communications-related risks and opportunities in an international environment
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations with target audiences diplomatically
  • Strong networking and mentoring skills
  • Ability to encourage team spirit and create a team identity, and to acknowledge the opinions and expertise of team members
  • Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle multiple priority tasks
  • Ability to act as an advisor, create trust and work with diverse people and cultures
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VA2500/2011
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is a multilateral development finance institution based in Vienna, Austria. OFID is in the process of reviewing its operational, financial and administrative policies and procedures with a view to enhancing the effectiveness of project delivery, internal control and governance mechanisms. To undertake these tasks, OFID requires the services of a short-term consultant.
The short-term consultant will be expected to:
  1. Prepare comprehensive administrative policies and procedures on procurement of goods, works and services; fixed assets management; staff travels; staff entitlements; fixed asset management and other topics that may be assigned.
  2. Prepare disbursement and loan accounting manuals.
  3. Present reports of work done to OFID management for approval.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
  1. Minimum of a Master’s degree in either accounting, finance, law, business administration, human resources management or related fields;
  2. A minimum of 10 years hands-on experience in big private or public sector organizations especially in the area of corporate governance;
  3. Experience with a multilateral development institution or any international organization will be an added advantage;
  4. Previous referred consulting experience will be highly regarded;
  5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language, including the ability to set out coherent presentations;
  6. Good interpersonal skills within a diverse and multicultural environment.
Residence Requirement
Successful candidates will be required to work full-time in OFID for a minimum of 3 days in a week during the period of assignment.
Interested candidates in the challenges posed by this assignment should please forward an application letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to recruit@ofid.org.
Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
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VA2000/2011
The prospective candidate will be a member of the professional team of the OFID Information Technology (IT) Unit. S/he represents a corporate resource that develops practical information from computing assessments, cost benefit analysis and recommendations. S/he is required to provide solutions for complex requirements arising from diverse OFID's computing infrastructure and application activities. S/he maintains and expands technical skills in order to follow the technological trends and to solve future challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Performs Platform and application level administration of OFID’s SAP systems, which include:
    • Oracle database administration
    • SAP BASIS level administration
    • Preparation and support of SAP software for client installation
    • Disaster recovery planning and implementation for SAP platforms in coordination with the network/system administrators.
  2. Performs application level security administration for OFID’s SAP systems including:
    • General security design and implementation for SAP systems
    • User account maintenance
    • Role definition, assignment, and maintenance
    • Troubleshooting of security access problems
    • SAP user licensing compliance
    • SAP security monitoring
  3. Performs SAP change transports and control
  4. Conducts user support and troubleshooting including:
    • Analyzes support problems and provides first level support to users
    • Coordinates with partner vendors for second and third level support
    • Provides/coordinates end-user training
  5. Maintains system, support desk and user documentation
  6. Participates as team member in SAP implementation project, application systems group activities, and other IT activities.
  7. In addition to the above duties and responsibilities, the prospective candidate would also be assigned to work on one / more of the assigned IT areas, i.e. systems administration, system analysis, programming, database administration, users support/helpdesk, backup, disaster recovery, maintenance and support of assigned application systems, in coordination with support partners, if necessary.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in the country of education, preferably in any IT/IS discipline
  • Professional qualification(s), SAP certifications will be an added advantage;
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT/IS activities including development, administration, networking, helpdesk;
  • Working SAP knowledge in at least one of SAP applications including FICO, MM, HCM, Solution Manager, Business Warehouse (Business Intelligence);
  • Experience in SAP ECC 6.0 is highly desirable;
  • Working knowledge of Oracle database is essential;
  • Knowledge of finance is equally desirable.
  • Familiar with up-to-date computer software packages, e.g. Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, SAP; LiveLink, etc.
Skills and Competencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, as well as working knowledge of German is considered as an added advantage;
  • Good interpersonal skills including ability to work as a member of multi-cultural project team and user community;
  • Understands the core activities of development finance institutions, in general, including OFID’s;
  • Possesses good planning and organizational skills, project management skills, basic cost and benefit analysis;
  • Proficient in word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, PowerPoint; and good presentation skills.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Specific tasks will include:
Under the supervision of the Head, Internal Audit unit, the Internal Auditor:
  • Reviews and appraises the financial procedures, controls and records of OFID to ensure compliance with institutional rules and regulations.
  • Conducts program audits of OFID projects using outside technical specialists if necessary, and provides written reports on findings.
  • Ensures that the internal and external financial statements present a true and fair view of the financial status of the institution.
  • Verifies that operating expenditures are in accordance with approved budgets.
  • Provides opinions on improving management and financial practices to achieve greater institutional efficiencies or productivity.
  • Coordinates and facilitates the work of the external auditors.
  • Performs other duties as may be requested by the Director-General or the Governing Body of OFID.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Advanced university degree in finance, economics or related disciplines.
  • The applicant should be a member of an internationally recognized professional accounting body, e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA.
  • At least seven years of professional experience in the area of international public accounting, corporate accounting and / or internal auditing experience in a financial institution.
Skills and Requirements
  • Established excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills in English.
  • Working knowledge of either Arabic, French or Spanish will be an added advantage.
  • Computer literate with experience of auditing computerized accounting systems, familiarity with financial software programs.
  • Ability to work with people of different nationality and cultural backgrounds.
  • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Specific tasks will include:
Under the supervision of respective Superiors, the incumbent will be tasked with:
  • Typing, and when necessary composing routine memos, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Overseeing the preparation of all documentation to high standards of presentation and accuracy.
  • Ensuring that standard office practices and routines are functioning effectively on an ongoing basis.
  • Contacting other staff members to ensure appropriate follow-up and delivery of critical official activities.
  • Handling on a routine basis, highly confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Checking outgoing mails for accuracy and conformity with policies and specific instructions.
  • Performing other standard secretarial functions such as filing, accurate record keeping, photocopying, handling inquiries, making meeting arrangements, all in a consistent manner with official guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Formal secretarial training from a recognized institution will be an asset.
  • Minimum of five years relevant experience, preferably in an international environment.
Skills and Competences
  • Extensive knowledge in the usage of office technologies, such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), intra/internet as well as on-line database management..
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluency in English, German and French is highly essential.
  • Working knowledge of Spanish and/or Arabic will be an asset.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance.
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
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Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day administrative assistance to OFID’s Director- General (DG), Head of the Organization. S/he also coordinates the works of other assistants in the Office of the DG.
Under the supervision of the Director-General, the incumbent will be tasked with:
  • Providing background information for all correspondences and documentations; ensuring that urgent/important items are drawn to the DG’s attention;
  • Receiving officials and other visitors in the Office of the DG;
  • Providing appropriate support in respect of travel arrangements, documentation, logistics and other administrative needs for the DG;
  • Arranging meetings to be attended by the DG, notifies participants of place, date, time, and subject; taking minutes of the meeting, and preparing the report;
  • Ensuring that the DG has all the relevant files needed for high-level meetings he is attending;
  • Coordinating the preparation of all documentation to high standards of presentation and accuracy;;
  • Ensuring that standard office practices in the Office of the DG are functioning effectively on an on-going basis;
  • Performing other standard secretarial functions such as composing memos, filing, accurate record keeping, photocopying, handling inquiries, making meeting arrangements, writing reports, all to be done in a consistent manner with official guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Formal secretarial training from a recognized institution. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration will be an asset.
  • Minimum of ten years of relevant experience including at least three years assisting the Senior Executive in a large organization, preferably in an international environment.
Skills and Competences
  • Excellent communication skills, acceptable strong leadership personality, and capable of team building;
  • Extensive knowledge in the usage of office technology, such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), email, intra/internet and on-line database management;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German. Working knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Arabic will be an asset;.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance;
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills, excellent analytical skills; and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.