WISCAR (Women In Successful Careers) Job Vacancy for Executive Secretary

WISCAR (Women In Successful Careers) – The foundation of WISCAR was
inspired by a keenly felt societal need. During her long professional
and corporate career the founder, Mrs Amina Oyagbola, constantly
recognised a gaping need for an institutional framework that would
provide to professional
women inspiration, motivation, guidance and
support to help them better navigate their different career pathways.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) is seeking to appoint a
  visionary and committed Executive Secretary who will serve as a key
  brand icon for WISCAR, drive and expand the Mentoring Programme, ensure
  sustainable funding and ensure compliance with statutory laws.
• The Executive Secretary will report to the Governing Board/Advisory Board at the WISCAR Mentoring Centre.
• WISCAR has instituted a high level career and mentoring network
  for entry/mid-career level professional women to aid progression and
  help them achieve their career aspirations; and also influence the
  institution of gender friendly policies in organizations, with a mission
  to develop women to build a better nation.
• Beyond this group of specially trained and nurtured WISCAR
  mentees, WISCAR has assisted and helped to develop over 4000 young women
  who have participated in and been impacted by its high-quality training
  programs and events put together by the WISCAR School of Excellence as
  well as its various seminars, workshops, discussion groups, fundraising
  and networking events.
• Candidates for the role will be deeply committed to providing
  support for the development of WISCAR’s corporate strategy and foster
  appropriate relationships with key stakeholders in line with the WISCAR
  vision and mission, working with WISCAR’s personnel to ensure that major
  initiatives of WISCAR reinforce and promote its value and identity.

Requirements
In particular, the Executive Secretary needs to demonstrate:

• Leadership ability
• Confidentiality, independence and team work
• Good first degree in relevant field of study
• The successful candidate will need to supervise and co-ordinate
  the management of WISCAR’s day-to-day operations within the guidelines
  established by the Governance Board,
• Ensure that the working capital and funding needs of WISCAR 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 and Ensure the continuous development, review and
  assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of WISCAR’s policies,
  procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities in line
  with best practices.
• Problem solving and creativity skills
• Business Development(Fund Raising),Stakeholder Management, Administrative and organizational skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Efficiently manage operating expenditures and transactions in line with approved budget.
• Take a lead role in exploring community collaborations, partnerships and support for the WISCAR Mentoring Programme.
• Ensure that the Mentors receive adequate training and guidance to perform their role.
• Carry out research aimed at improving WISCAR’s operations in line with international best practice.
• Facilitate onboarding/induction and manage and monitor the relationship between Mentors and Mentees.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Governing Board.

How to Apply
 
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: wiscarng@gmail.com with position as subject of email.

Deadline: 12th October, 2015