Executive Secretary

Human Advantage Resources - Our Client is a leading Architectural Consulting Firm. Their distinct advantage is the value innovation they offer their discerning clientele with a combination of bespoke world class architectural consultancy services and world class professional interior architecture and design.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Ref: 006
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The candidates main responsibility will be to support the Founder in running the day to day activities of the foundation.
• The role will provide administrative support and perform numerous duties, including partner/client relationship management, corporate communications, staff performance management, Fund raising, public relations and other related responsibilities.

Responsibilities
Strategy, Vision and Leadership:

• Advise the Founder and other key members of senior management on staff matters, financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
• Develop and implement relevant programs which are aligned to the foundation’s core goals
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the Founder informed of all critical issues.
• Represent the organization externally when necessary.
• Serve as the management liaison to the identified key stakeholders when required; effectively communicate and present critical operational and financial matters at select meetings.
• Contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.

Operations:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Founder and Board Members.
• Develop and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Ensure that organization is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board.
• Provide analytical support to the foundation's board including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
• Schedule and arrange meetings for Founder, Board members and key stakeholders
• Oversee logistics arrangements for the Foundation’s events and programs

Qualifications

• B.Sc in any relevant field (a relevant Master's Degree or Certification will be an added advantage).
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience leading a foundation or NGO.

Compensation
Selected candidate will be compensated commensurate to experience and social sector compensation benchmarks.