Executive Assistant to the National Director at SOS Children's Villages

SOS Children's Villages work in more than 133 countries to support families and help children at risk grow up in a loving home. In Nigeria, SOS Children’s Villages has been active since 1973 and has presence in Isolo-Lagos, Owu-Ijebu, Ogun State, Gwagwalada-Abuja, Jos-Plateau State, Ibadan-Oyo State and Kaduna-Kaduna State.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Executive Assistant to the National Director
Job Location: Abuja

Overview

• The overview of the role is to provide personal and administrative support and assist the National Director in his/her usual tasks and responsibilities. 
• He/she will coordinate the information flow between the Program Locations and the National Office on the one hand; and the National Office and the Regional Office, on the other hand.  He/she will complement in the delivery of projects, strategic plans and also supervise the admin co-workers under him/her.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal administrative assistance to the National Director.
• Compile and prepare reports on monthly basis or as requested
• Coordinate information flow between the program locations and the National Office/National Association, and between the National Office and the Regional Office.
• Drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the General Secretarial.
• Coordinate the administrative function in the National Office.
• Coordinate immigration and protocol activities

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor degree with 5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant to a Top Executive or at a supervisory level
• Strong knowledge of admin, scheduling, equipment maintenance and travel logistics.
• Strong computer literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint]
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; reporting, organization, presentation and time management skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience in the field of Social Works will be added advantage.