African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s mission is to help reduce poverty, improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent’s economic and social development.

The Bank seeks to stimulate and mobilize internal and external resources to promote investments as well as provide its regional member countries with technical and financial assistance.

AfDB is now recruiting for a Secretary (General Service Category).

Essential Skills and Capabilities:

• At least a Diploma in Secretarial Studies
• A minimum of two (2) years post-qualification relevant experience in an international organization, or in a comparable institution
• Good knowledge of office management; Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications word, Excel, Access, Ms Projects, PowerPoint, etc
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English.
• A good working knowledge of French will be a major added advantage.

Terms of Employment:

• All positions have a three years fixed-term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance except the position of Secretary which has two years Fixed-Term.

Method of Application:

Interested applicants are invited to visit the Bank Website www.afdb.org for detailed description of duties and required qualifications as well as procedure for applications. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please send your application, clearly stating the position and CV to: ngfo@afdb.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 30th September, 2009.