Africa Training Institute (ATI)
The Africa Training Institute (ATI) is a regional training center of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), located in Ebene, Mauritius. ATI delivers high-quality, policy-oriented training to 45 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Courses are open to government and central bank officials, offered in English with interpretation into French and Portuguese, and are delivered in-person, virtually, or in blended formats. ATI is generously supported by the Government of Mauritius, member countries, and donor partners, and is recognized as a center of excellence for capacity development in the region.
Vacancy: Office Manager (NO-A, UN salary scale, link here)
Contract: One-year initially, renewable for three years
Reports to: Head of Office
Location: Ebene, Mauritius
Application Deadline: November 25, 2025
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all office support services, ensuring efficient administrative and financial operations.
- Develop and coordinate the annual events calendar, including in-person, virtual, blended, and high-level events.
- Supervise and allocate tasks to administrative and support staff, ensuring fair and transparent workflow management.
- Organizes maintenance of the office as per IMF guidelines
- Liaise with IMF departments, building management, vendors, and external partners for seamless office and training operations.
- Manage logistics for courses, workshops, and Steering Committee meetings, including visa processing and travel arrangements.
- Oversee risk management, security, and compliance with operational guidelines.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of support staff.
- Develop and update administrative policies, procedures, and the center’s operations manual.
- Foster a collaborative work environment, support new initiatives, and perform additional duties as required
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in office management or administration.
- Strong planning, organizational, and supervisory skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Access).
- Fluency in English and the national official language.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter
- Electronic copies of diplomas
- Identification documents (passport and/or national ID)
- Three professional references with contact details
Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Candidates must be nationals or residents of Mauritius or able to independently obtain a valid work permit. Candidates that have already applied for this position need not reapply. The IMF is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes requests for reasonable accommodation during the selection process.