JOB ADVERT: Administrative Assistant, Yaounde World Bank office Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. 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, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. 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 is looking for a highly organized, energized, and experienced person capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced environment to serve as an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will be under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer who is responsible for his/her technical and professional development and performance evaluation. The Administrative Assistant is an integral part of the Cameroon Country Office Administrative and Finance team. (S)He will provide Administrative and client support to the Country Office Staff. The job implies frequent interaction with other institutional units, staff in other locations (locally and internationally), Government officials, consultants, and external organizations. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY The Administrative Assistant’s duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide primary assistance and support to the Finance Team in processing accounting, financial, procurement and administrative transactions. Receive and dispatch all administrative, accounting, and financial documents. Ensure compliance with World Bank financial policies and procedures. Assist and follow up on the Country Office purchases. Handle routine work including receiving invoices from vendors, verifying their completeness ensuring their compliance with VAT …