Secretary at a Federal Government Agency

A Federal Government agency based in Abuja is recruiting a highly skilled, experienced candidate to join the organisation in the capacity below:

Job Title: Secretary

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities
The Secretary shall be responsible to the following functions:

• Shall report to the board
• Shall be the Chief Executive Officer
• Enterprising and manage the business ventures of the organisation profitably with the aim of generating funds to support government subventions and set the organisation on the path of financial independence
• Shall be the head of the organisation and be responsible for the day to day running of the Secretariat.
• Liaise with the Chairman and members of the Board.
• Execute the decisions of the Board
• Coordinate the activities of the Divisions and the Units
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Board
• Advised the board on matters concerning the govemment
• Work assiduously to increase the credibility and visibility of the organisation
• As head of the Secretariat, the Secretary should demonstrate skill in administration and management of people and be a good team player.

Tenure

• This is a tenure appointment.
• Non-pensionable, subject to the pension administration act
• For one 3-year team, renewable only once at the discretion of the Board.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Should possess a Bachelor's Degree
• Should possess a higher degree, preferably Ph.D, professional qualification or membership of professional association will offer some advantage
• Should possess 20 years' experience preferably in Human Resources (HR) in a reputable company or public sector.
• Should have served as HR Manager or Director in private sector or public sector or University
• Should have excellent communication skills
• Should have strong, confident and honest personality
• Must possess Proficiency in computer systems including
• Micro Office Suite
• Office Management Systems
• Cloud system.

Additional criteria:

• Display enough administrative experience
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and adhere to the organisation objectives
• Display willingness to report to the board
• Note that he/she is not a member of the Board, as sometimes interpreted
• Be nonpartisan-religious or tribal.

Salary
Grade level 17.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Unsuitable applications would not be contacted for interview.