Executive Assistant to Regional Vice President

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and logistical support to the Regional Vice President, including complex calendar management across multiple time zones.
• Prepare daily briefing books, supporting materials, and routine correspondence, ensuring accuracy and strict confidentiality.
• Manage all aspects of travel and mission logistics, including flights, hotels, visas, and detailed itineraries.
• Coordinate logistical support for high-level meetings and events, such as leadership retreats, conferences, and WBG corporate meetings.
• Serve as a key liaison between the RVP's office and internal/external stakeholders, including WBG Managing Directors and external partners.
• Implement office procedures, maintain accurate filing systems, and manage office expenses, procurement requests, and purchase orders via SAP.
• Provide leadership and guidance to administrative staff across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative experience.
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaborative platforms like Teams and SharePoint.
• Proficiency in SAP and other enterprise administrative systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to unexpected changes or urgent requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in the Arabic language.
• Prior experience working within IFC or World Bank Group front offices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement plan.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid leave, including parental leave.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries to help end poverty and promote sustainable development.