Senior Office Administrator Office - req

Senior Office Administrator, Qatar, Doha Country Office

Job #: req
35776

Organization: IFC
Sector:
Administration/Office Support
Grade: GD
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment

Location:

Doha, Qatar
Required Language(s):
English, Arabic

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

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. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

As part of increasing engagement and partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the WBG recently established a new WBG Office in Doha under a Joint Country Representative (JCR) WBG Country Manager for Qatar. The new Office is mandated to bring together public and private sector solutions in support of the State of Qatar’s National Vision 2030 for diversification, growth and human capital development, and is projected to include an integrated staff from across the WBG from relevant industries and Global Practices.

The IFC and MIGA are accelerating engagement with the Qatar-based private sector to mobilize outbound investments into Emerging Markets. The World Bank program in Qatar is made up of Reimbursable Advisory Services (RASs) bringing WBG global knowledge across diverse sectors. With the establishment of the new WBG Office, a RAS pipeline is being built in support of Vision 2030 implementation, combining public/private sector solutions.

The position is a unique opportunity to contribute to the early start-up of a new One WBG office, bringing together knowledge and experience across IFC, MIGA, and the World Bank. The successful candidate will be an energetic self‑starter and multitasker that is expected to work under the leadership of the WBG Country Manager, and WBG Directors and teams from across the GCC to support the successful functioning and impact of the new WBG Office.

• Provide high‑level administrative and logistical support to the extended WBG Qatar team, ensuring seamless coordination of daily operations and adherence to WBG policies and procedures.
• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for WBG Country Manager and senior staff, ensuring efficient time management and prioritization of critical tasks.
• Organize and oversee travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, while ensuring compliance with WBG travel policies and budgetary guidelines.
• Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents with a high degree of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Develop/manage WBG Doha office contact list, including public and private sector clients, international partners, and other contacts critical to WBG business in Qatar, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Identify and update periodically the list of local vendors to support WBG Doha Office operations; monitor and manage office budgets, track expenses, and process invoices and reimbursements in…