| Descripción del Puesto *: | 1. Purpose and Scope of Work
The WB is a multilateral organization whose mission is to fight poverty throuth the provision of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The Country Management Unit (CMU) responsible for overseeing the WB's program in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela is now seeking to recruit a transaction Specialist (TS) to carry out financial and administrative tasks in coordination with the Resource Management Analyst (RMA) and the Transaction Specialist on board. The WB Is offering one year appointment, renewable for one additional year. Duties include the processing of financial transactions and payment of invoices, as well as maintaining accounting and budget files.
2. Criteria For Selection
- The candidate should have at minimum, excellent oral and written command of English and Spanish.
- High School Diploma, preferably with some training in accounting, business or financial management.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; ability to work with financial data; interpret policies and procedures, understand the controls framework; attention to detail, thorough and analytical.
- Strong skills in computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), and ability to retrieve and organize data.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of financial / accounting systems (preferably SAP).
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills.
- Committed team player with the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs, and to produce high - quality work under pressure; and ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information. |
