Program Assistant(Relocation Focal Point and Protocol Coordinator)

Overview

Program Assistant (Relocation Focal Point and Protocol Coordinator) – World Bank

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Job # req34447 | Organization : World Bank | Sector : Administration / Office Support | Grade : GC | Term Duration : 3 years | Recruitment Type : Local Recruitment | Required Languages : Arabic; English

Attention : Only applicants who are nationals, legal residents, or otherwise have legal presence in the duty station and who are authorized to work in the duty station will be considered.

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Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, The KSA Police, and other government agencies to facilitate services and protocols for WBG staff traveling to KSA on mission or relocating to Riyadh.
• Serve as the relocation focal point for the growing regional office in Riyadh; develop trusted working relationships with technical counterparts at key ministries to facilitate issuance of travel and immigration documents.
• Process visa requests for visiting missions, relocating staff and families.
• Manage office logistics, moves and transitions, and recommend system improvements.
• Facilitate settling in (driver’s licenses, opening bank accounts) and coordinate with the regional relocation team for additional support.
• Handle logistics for high-level visits and missions, including airport protocols; coordinate with Program Manager and Senior Program Assistant for visits and missions to Riyadh.
• Train colleagues as backups for protocol tasks and support team collaboration.
• Provide quality control of internal and external documents; review documents for accuracy and adherence to World Bank guidelines.
• Assist in drafting, editing, formatting, and production of documents and correspondence; coordinate schedules and communicate changes to staff and officials outside the unit.
• Solve non-routine problems; respond to requests requiring research; assist with organizing meetings, conference calls, video conferences, workshops, and events; build participant databases and draft event reports.
• Coordinate travel requests for consultants; assist with mission agendas and logistics for visiting missions.
• Maintain up-to-date distribution lists, contact details, and distribute documents to relevant task teams; keep unit project and files organized (paper and electronic).
• Handle bookings for business travel; obtain tickets and visas for staff; collaborate with team members to support output and generate reports as needed.
• Back up other colleagues as needed and contribute to team work and outputs.

Selection Criteria

Minimum education : Bachelor’s degree

Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience

Technology and systems : advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; maintain up-to-date tech skills

Project and task management : strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail

WBG Culture Attributes

Core Competencies

Benefits and Inclusion

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave including parental leave, with accommodations for disabilities. We are an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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