BACKGROUND The World Bank, the leading multi-lateral institution in global economic development, is seeking to hire a seasoned and highly energized professional to work as Senior Executive Assistant in the Office of the Country Director for Tanzania, Malawi, Burundi and Somalia (AFCE1) based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Senior Executive Assistant reports directly to the Country Director (CD), and is an essential member of the fast-paced and busy Country Office. The incumbent is responsible for providing the full range of support to the Country Director and the Country Management Unit (CMU), with the highest level of professionalism, diplomacy, tact and discretion. The Country Director is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is supported by the Country Program Coordinator based in Washington, the Senior Operations Officer in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, two Country Managers each for and based in Malawi and Burundi, the Country Representative for Somalia based in Nairobi, Kenya and thr...