Job Title: Team Assistant
Position Number: 50112814
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Position Grade: GS7
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
About the African Development Bank Group (AfDB):
Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, dedicated to promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. With 80 member states, including 54 African countries, the Bank provides financial and technical support for transformative projects that reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Our mission is to empower African nations to achieve their development goals and improve the quality of life for their citizens.
Job Summary:
The African Development Bank Group is seeking a highly organized and proactive Team Assistant to join the Governance and Economic Reforms Department (ECGF) in Pretoria, South Africa. The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the ECGF.2 Division, ensuring the effective implementation of the annual work program, portfolio management, and office administration. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management Support:
- Manage data and contract entry in SAP, generate relevant information, and upload implementation progress reports (IPRs) and project completion reports.
- Support the use of the Bank-wide Project Processing Schedule (BPPS) for reviewing operations and preparing Board documents.
- Compile and maintain a portfolio database, ensuring accuracy and completeness of project information.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on portfolio management and lending program performance.
Office Administration:
- Manage travel and expense reports in SAP, ensuring compliance with Bank policies.
- Organize and maintain office systems, including document management and information tracking.
- Assist the Division Manager in coordinating meetings, events, and mission travel logistics.
- Provide administrative support, including drafting memos, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Communication and Coordination:
- Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders to support the lending program and policy dialogue.
- Prepare briefing notes, correspondence, and other documents necessary for project and program management.
- Organize seminars, workshops, and other activities, including preparing PowerPoint presentations and meeting minutes.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in program/project formulation, implementation, and monitoring, preferably within an international organization.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of SAP and internal software such as BPPS is an asset.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
- Fluency in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competencies:
- High level of initiative, enthusiasm, and team spirit.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Why Join AfDB?
- Be part of a premier pan-African institution driving economic growth and development across the continent.
- Work in a dynamic, multicultural environment that values diversity and inclusion.
- Contribute to impactful projects that improve the lives of millions of Africans.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Application Closing Date: 6th April, 2025.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by clicking here.
Note:
- This position is classified as local status and does not attract international terms and conditions of employment.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Only nationals of South Africa or member countries of the Bank with a pre-existing legal right to live and work in South Africa will be considered.
- The Bank does not sponsor work permits or relocation for this position.
- Dual nationality is not accepted. Applicants must declare the nationality they wish to be considered by the Bank throughout their career.
