Executive Secretary at Kainos Edge Consulting Limited

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.
• Work with the personnel to ensure that major initiatives of the NGO reinforce and promote its value and identity.
• 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.
• Supervise and co-ordinate the management of day-to-day operations within the guidelines established by the Governance Board.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Governing 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.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a customized cover letter and resume/CV to: [email protected] Subject of the mail should be "Executive Secretary."