The Enterprise African Network is a key instrument in the
AU’s strategy to boost growth and jobs. Bringing together close
to 600 business support organisations from more than 50
countries, we help small companies seize the unparalleled
business opportunities in the AU Single Market.
Our member organisations include chambers of commerce and
industry, technology centres, research institutes and
development agencies. Most of them have been supporting local
businesses for a long time. They know their clients’ strengths
and needs – and they know Africa.
As members of the Enterprise Africa
Network they are linked up through powerful databases, sharing
their knowledge and sourcing technologies and business partners
across all Network countries. But they are also closely linked
with the African Commission, which enables them to keep abreast
of AU policies and to feed small companies’ views on them back
to Brussels.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant
position of:
Job Title:
Receptionist
Location:
Lagos
Job
Description
The Receptionist reports to the Executive Director and is
responsible for providing office and clerical services. Failure
to provide these services in an efficient and effective manner
will result in disruptions in the provision of
services.
The Receptionist is responsible for providing
secretarial, clerical and administrative support in order to
ensure that municipal services are provided in an effective and
efficient manner.
1.) Provide office support services in order to ensure
efficiency and effectiveness within the Hamlet
Office
Main Activities
Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and fax
messages
Direct the First Nations Members and the general public
to the appropriate staff member
Pick up and deliver the mail
Maintain an adequate inventory of office
supplies
Respond to public inquiries
Provide word-processing and secretarial
support
Open and date stamp all general correspondence
Maintain the general filing system and file all
correspondence
Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings,
conferences and conference telephone calls
Make preparations for Council and committee
meetings
2.) Perform clerical duties in order to maintain Hamlet
administration
Main Activities
Develop and maintain a current and accurate filing
system
Monitor the use of supplies and equipment
Coordinate the repair and maintenance of office
equipment
3.) Performs receptionist functions
Main Activities
Answer all incoming calls and handle caller’s inquiries
when ever possible
Re-direct calls as appropriate and take adequate messages
when required
Greet, assist and/or direct students, visitors and the
general public
4.) Support the Executive Director and other
staff
Main Activities
Assist the Executive Director and other staff as
requested
Provide administrative services for the Executive
Director
5.) Perform other related duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and attitudes required for
satisfactory job performance)
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the
following areas:
Office administration
An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and
procedures
An understanding of the cultural and political
environment
Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following
skills:
Team building
Computer skills including the ability to spreadsheet and
wordprocessing programs at a highly proficient level
Stress management skills
Time management skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Effective verbal and listening communications
skills
Personal Attributes
The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal
attributes:
Be honest and trustworthy
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Be respectful
Qualification and Requirements
Minimum of OND
0-2 years of experience
Applicants should reside in Lagos
The Receptionist would normally attain the required
knowledge, skills and attitudes through completion of an office
procedures course combined with related experience.
Equivalencies will be considered.
Ability to work under pressure
Must be female
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s to:
jobs@dmdent.com
Application Deadline
30th May, 2015