Executive Secretary Needed by an NGO

Kainos Edge Consulting Limited – Our client is a Non Governmental
Organization (NGO) with a focus on mentoring entry/mid-career level
professional women to aid their progression and help them to achieve
their career aspirations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • The Executive Secretary will serve as a key brand icon for the
    organization, drive and expand the Mentoring Programme, ensure
    sustainable funding and ensure compliance with statutory laws.

Tasks

  • Provide support for the development of the corporate strategy
    and foster appropriate relationships with key stakeholders in line with
    the vision and mission.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Governing Board.
  • Cultivate rewarding and credible relationships with key
    stakeholders and lead the development of relevant strategic
    alliances/partnerships.
  • Ensure that the working capital and funding needs of the NGO are
    adequately addressed in support of its strategic imperatives and
    general operations/activities.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of strategic plans,
    operational reports, Agenda’s and Minute’s rendition for Board Meetings
    and Board Committees.
  • Work with the personnel to ensure that major initiatives of the NGO reinforce and promote its value and identity.
  • Efficiently manage operating expenditures and transactions in line with approved budget.
  • Take a lead role in exploring community collaborations, partnerships and support for the Mentoring Programme.
  • Ensure that the Mentors receive adequate training and guidance to perform their role.
  • Carry out research aimed at improving the operations in line with international best practice.
  • Facilitate onboarding/induction, manage and monitor the relationship between Mentors and Mentees.
  • Ensure the continuous development, review and assessment of the
    effectiveness and efficiency of its policies, procedures and processes
    and identify improvement opportunities in line with best practices.
  • Supervise and co-ordinate the management of day-to-day operations within the guidelines established by the Governance Board.

Key Attributes

  • Strong Leadership ability.
  • Business Development (Fund Raising).
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving, creativity.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • The ability to work with a team.
  • Good first degree in relevant field of study.
  • Good Administrative and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to deliver results.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a customized cover letter and resume/CV to: careers@kainosedge.com Subject of the mail should be “Executive Secretary.”

 
Deadline  8th September, 2015.


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