Office Manager (DGO) at Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the apex regulator of the capital market in Nigeria with a vision to becoming the leading capital market regulator in Africa and Emerging markets. Our mission is to develop and regulate a capital market that is dynamic, fair, transparent and efficient to contribute to the nation’s economic development.

The Commission is now seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professional to fill the below vacant position:

Position: Office Manager (DGO)

Location: Abuja

The Person
The Office Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in the office of the Director General (DG) and ensures service provision is efficient and effective.

Responsibilities

• Organise operations and procedures in the DG’s office
• Responsible for preparing correspondences, reports, and materials for publications and presentations
• Liaise with other agencies, organisations and clients
• Set up accommodation and entertainment arrangements for Commission’s visitors
• Maintain the DG’s calendar
• Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences
• Create, transcribe and distribute meeting agendas and minutes
• Answer telephones and take messages as appropriate
• Meet and greet clients and visitors
• Maintain office records and ensure filling systems are up to date
• Maintain and replenish inventory
• Perform general clerical duties (photocopying, mailing, filling, etc)
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system

Requirements

• A University Degree in the Humanities. PGD/M.Sc. in communication is advantageous
• 5 years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Offices (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and databases
• Strong knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Ability to meet deadlines and delivering work to agreed timelines
• Excellent verbal, reading and writing skills (English)
• Typing skills averaging 50 wpm
• Excellent attention to details
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Diplomacy and discretion skills

Application closing Date
18 December, 2012

Method of Application
To apply for the position, please submit the following to the email address: omgr@sec.gov.ng

• A cover letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the SEC 
• A detailed and updated CV indicating your State of Origin, Local Government Area, Gender, Names and Contact Details (including e-mail addresses) of Three Referees.