AfDB Administrative and Protocol Assistant, COET Jobs in Nigeria

AfDB Administrative and Protocol Assistant, COET Jobs in Nigeria


The Position

  • The Administrative and Protocol Assistant will report to the Country Manager and work closely with the Team to provide administrative support to the Country Office.

  • He / she will help the Country Manager and the team to smoothen outreach, including administrative and diplomatic interaction with the Government and Government entities / agencies, the diplomatic community and key stakeholders, and in so doing facilitate the administrative, financial and diplomatic activities of the Bank.

    The Administrative and Protocol Assistant will be responsible for the following:

  • Receive, process and carefully verify documents to maintain and strengthen the trust of African Development Bank’s partners

  • Ensure the careful preparation of draft “Notes Verbales” addressed to the host country and diplomatic missions, with particular attention to preserving the Bank's good image.

  • Prepare administrative correspondence addressed to host country authorities, taking into account local contexts and specificities.

  • Manage the day-to-day affairs with host country and diplomatic missions, in accordance with protocol standards and relevant instruments.

  • Ensure compliance and fruitful implementation of Partnership/Host Country Agreements

  • Ensure all Administrative Responsibilities are accomplished.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Under the supervision and direction of the Country Manger and the Administrative and Finance Officer, the Administrative and Protocol Assistant performs the following:

  • Receive and process visa applications from staff members of the African Development Bank and their family members.

  • Prepare Notes Verbales for visa applications

  • Send visa application / requests to diplomatic missions for missions, holidays, children's study trips, medical evacuation and transit stays.

  • File visa documents

  • On behalf of COET, liaise with various ministries and other host country authorities and with various Diplomatic Missions to accomplish and advance the work and mission of the Bank.

  • Welcome, receive and assist the AfDB President, elected Bank official, official delegations and guests of the African Development Bank at the Airport; and see them off upon departure.

  • Keep monthly statistics on visa activities.

  • Process and follow-up on entry visa applications with relevant ministries, authorities and services.

  • Ensure that protocol is respected at all Ceremonies and Official Events organized by the Bank.

  • Ensure that protocol is respected at Bank Group Meetings and other statutory meetings.

  • Liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and public utility agencies;

  • Facilitate customs formalities and clear shipments

  • Facilitate air tickets and arrange accommodations for staffs traveling on mission to and from COET, and for all visiting Bank guests including consultants.

  • Facilitate the purchase of office consumable items as required;

  • Handling of petty cash.

  • Assisting conference organizers in obtaining visas, booking, conference venues, making logistical
    arrangements;

  • Manage all public spaces of the office (meeting room, visitors room, library, and kitchen) in terms of scheduling and readiness of meeting rooms prior to each usage (availability, set-up and functionality of all necessary equipment), general upkeep, tidiness, inventory of equipment and supplies and provision of hospitality services

  • Perform other duties as required / assigned by the Country Manager

    Selection Criteria

  • Hold at least a higher education (Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Science, Business Management, Commerce, Administration or related discipline, preferably supplemented with courses in Secretarial Training / Administration / Office Management). A diploma in Public Relations, Diplomacy or Diplomatic Skills will be an added advantage.

  • At least five (5) years of professional experience in the area of Protocol, Public Relations or Public Administration.

  • The incumbent should also have work experience in a multicultural environment.

  • General knowledge of Protocol and similar experience in an intergovernmental organization

  • Private-sector experience would be an added advantage.

  • Possess sound knowledge of diplomatic norms and practices.

  • Able to work under pressure in the dynamic setting of an international and multicultural setting.

  • Handling speedily and efficiently internal and external requests.

  • Ability to work and cooperate with others from diverse background

  • Knowledge of secretarial skills and duties

  • Knowledge of administration duties

  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language.

  • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (SAP, Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint).

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of French will be considered as an advantage.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; AfDB Administrative and Protocol Assistant, COET Jobs in Nigeria


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