Executive Secretary at National Pension Commission (PenCom)

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, an extra-ministerial department set-up to oversee the management of pensions for pensioners not transiting to the Defined Contributory Scheme has recently received the mandate to carry out its functions as stipulated by the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2004.

The Organisation now seeks to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Ref No: ES - PFA001
Location: Lagos

Job Description
This role is primarily responsible for managing all operations of the institution in order to fulfill its mandate. The Job Holder would report to the Advisory Council and has oversight of all sub units within the Institution.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the Pension Scheme fiscal function and performance.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of
• Serve as the chief spokesperson for the organization, representing the Agency with all key stakeholders
• Champion the process of change process and educate on the propose of the Agency.
• Ensure that all the activities and operations of the Agency are carried out in compliance with regulations and laws governing pensions.
• Champion the formulation and implementation of strategies, plans and programs which contribute to the effective support of the Agency’s overall business goals and objectives.
• Participate in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner.
• Ensure the timely development and implementation of the Agency’s operational plans and set targets for each department.
• Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
• Review, approve and recommend to the Management Committee annual operational plans and budgets that support the Agency’s short and long-term strategies.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other Social Science discipline.
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA or other relevant higher business degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 25 years post graduation experience at least six (6) of which must have been at senior management level and 3 years at Director cadre.

Key Competency Requirements

• A good knowledge of pension administration principles.
• Advanced knowledge of the regulations and legislations governing pensions. Contribute to the development and analysis of franchise operations in line with the agreed service levels in the franchise agreement.
• A good understanding of Public Financial Management.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to foster and sustain relationships with key stakeholders in pension matters including the Federal Government and pension associations / unions.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to think strategically and holistically, and appreciate systematic impact of issues/ solutions.

Application Closing Date
Extended to 17th October, 2014.

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested persons should send Applications to: [email protected] or [email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position and code being applied for. 

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Note: Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.