
Executive Assistant
Category | Grade:General | GCDeadline:28 Aug 2026 (11 days left)Job ID:38037Posted on:14 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
Job Description
Provides high-level executive and administrative support to the World Bank Country Manager in Zambia. The role manages front-office workflows, priorities and correspondence; coordinates briefings, missions and follow-up across World Bank Group institutions; and guides administrative support staff to maintain confidential, responsive and well-organized country-office operations.
Key Details
Department
Zambia Country Office
Position details
Experience level
Mid / Senior
Minimum experience
7 years
Category
General
Grade
GC
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
High school
Recruitment scope
Local
Job areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Manage the Country Manager’s schedule, correspondence, briefings and meeting preparation
- Track country-programme follow-up actions and coordinate management briefings and mission schedules
- Facilitate information flow and logistics across IBRD, IDA, IFC and MIGA teams
- Maintain front-office records and support operational coordination with country-office colleagues
- Guide Administrative and Client Support staff on service standards, workloads and knowledge sharing
Role Requirements
- High school diploma or professional qualification in office management or administrative support
- At least seven years of direct relevant experience
- Authorization to work in Zambia for any employer
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills
Desired Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or a relevant field
- Experience as an Executive Assistant
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from World Bank Careers, on 14 Aug 2026.