Deadline: 17 September, 2022
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Protocol Assistant.
AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction.
Responsibilities
- Prepare seating plans and tent cards for meetings, conferences and ceremonies, including statutory meetings of the boards of governors and boards of directors
- Provide technical assistance to the organisers of meetings and conferences
- Assist in the management of events organised by the bank
- Ensure protocol logistics in meeting rooms
- Assist organisational units in identifying meeting rooms at hotels and other venues that meet protocol requirements
- Compile information and adapt it into protocol plans for the proper preparation and conduct of the bank group’s statutory meetings
- Provide general administrative support for logistical and operational matters
- Contribute to the smooth communication and coordination of activities with clients and partners
- Follow up with the relevant organisational units on all work with protocol implications
- Contribute to the organisation of the bank group’s annual meetings, particularly as they concern protocol logistics
- Ensure the proper storage of all protocol equipment, including tent cards, table flags and flags
- Monitor the use of flags at the headquarters building, ensuring that the applicable protocol standards are complied with at all times
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy, Law, Administration, Event Management, or a related discipline
- Four years, minimum, of experience in protocol, public relations or public administration
- Experience in a multicultural environment (desirable)
- General knowledge of protocol and similar experience in an intergovernmental organisation
- Familiarity with diplomatic norms and procedures
- Sound knowledge of corporate governance bodies
- Organisational skills, team spirit, and ability to handle pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English or French
- Proficiency in using standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Visio)
To apply and for more information, click here.
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