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World Bank Group lists this E T Temporary - Program Assistant opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
E T Temporary - Program AssistantAt the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you'll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world's most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. MIGA's guarantees help mitigate risks. In fiscal year 2026, the WBG Guarantee Platform delivered a total of $17.8 billion in guarantees. For more information, visit MIGA.VPU ContextUnit Context: With MIGA's operations department (MIGOP) is currently recruiting a Program Assistant on Extended Term Temporary (ETT) contract, to provide administrative support to its portfolio management team. The ETT will report to the Manager - Portfolio Management (PM) and be based in Washington DC.This role provides support to a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF). Roles funded by a FIF are subject to the WBG Staff Directives and Procedures. Additionally, the FIF's governance framework and funding are also relevant to this role.Duties and Accountabilities:Prepare and send premium invoices to all clients on a regular basisCollect Annual Monitoring Reports and Development Effectiveness Indicators for all projects on an annual basisPrepare and submit Modifications of Prior Concurrence (MOPCs) to Board, when applicable to Portfolio projects.Prepare routine correspondence, standard MIGA documents such as notices of nonpayment, waivers and consent letters, and proofread materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and style; to include preparation of documents packages for required internal clearancesUpdate Master Portfolio Spreadsheet and MIGA PM Portal, including all relevant information for the PM TeamAssist with the preparation of presentation materials, perform ad-hoc research, and produce complex text, reports, figures, graphs, etc.Exercise a quality enhancement function for project and other documents by ensuring adherence to departmental and institutional guidelinesArrange meetings, workshops and events for the business unit, and handle logistics as neededProvide full administrative support to the Manager and his/her PM team; co-managing the calendar and work prioritiesProvide comprehensive support for mission travel: arranging flights, hotels, local transport, and travel visasPerform other tasks as may be requested by the Manager, PMSelection CriteriaAt least a High School Diploma and 7 years of relevant experience.Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and proficiency of technology or/and systems relevant to functional area. Demonstration of initiative in learning and/or supporting implementation of emerging technology and systemsAbility to find and implement optimal processes to enhance efficiency and productivity within a teamHigh degree of flexibility, and a demonstrated capacity to handle a variety of multiple concurrent activities, to prioritize and balance competing demands under pressure, while maintaining attention to detailDemonstrated ability to work independently, with good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in handling confidential and sensitive mattersExcellent communication in the English language (written and spoken), second language preferable, and outstanding interpersonal skills, organizational, administrative, and time managementAbility to quickly learn the World Bank policies, procedures, and relevant systemsHigh level of motivation, commitment, and reliability; team playerAttention: 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.WBG Culture Attributes:Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.World Bank Group Core CompetenciesAs 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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washington, DC, 20001, US
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