Team Assistant – Administrative Support (3‑year contract)

About the role

The World Bank Madagascar office is seeking a Team Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, logistical and operational support. This fixed‑term position lasts three years and is based in Antananarivo, offering the chance to contribute to development projects across Eastern and Southern Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and arrange travel for team members.
• Prepare and implement project documentation in line with World Bank procedures.
• Draft routine correspondence, letters, memos, presentations and meeting materials in both English and French.
• Coordinate mission planning, logistics and follow‑up actions for internal and external meetings.
• Serve as first point of contact for stakeholders, handling routine inquiries.
• Collect and input data from task team leaders into World Bank systems.
• Maintain filing systems, databases and document management according to WBG standards.

Required profile

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French.
• Ability to work independently and support a multicultural team.
• Experience in administrative support within an international or development environment is preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global development institution.
• Exposure to high‑impact projects across the region.
• Professional development and training opportunities.