Job Title: Executive Secretary
Location
Lagos
Job Field
Administration, Secretarial
Job Description
Women in Successful Careers WISCAR is seeking to appoint a visionary and committed Executive Secretary who will serve as a key brand icon for WISCAR, drive and expand the Mentoring Programme, ensure sustainable funding and ensure compliance with statutory laws.
The Executive Secretary will report to the Governing Board/Advisory Board at the WISCAR Mentoring Centre.
WISCAR has instituted a high level career and mentoring network for entry, mid-career level professional women to aid progression and help them achieve their career aspirations; and also influence the institution of gender friendly policies in organizations, with a mission to develop women to build a better nation.
Beyond this group of specially trained and nurtured WISCAR mentees, WISCAR has assisted and helped to develop over 4000 young women who have participated in and been impacted by its high-quality training programs and events put together by the WISCAR School of Excellence as well as its various seminars, workshops, discussion groups, fundraising and networking events.
Candidates for the role will be deeply committed to providing support for the development of WISCAR’s corporate strategy and foster appropriate relationships with key stakeholders in line with the WISCAR vision and mission, working with WISCAR’s personnel to ensure that major initiatives of WISCAR reinforce and promote its value and identity.
Requirements
Leadership ability
Problem solving and creativity skills
Business Development, Fund Raising,Stakeholder Management, Administrative and organizational skills
Oral and written communication skills
Confidentiality, independence and team work
Good first degree in relevant field of study
The successful candidate will need to supervise and co-ordinate the management of WISCAR’s day-to-day operations within the guidelines established by the Governance Board,
Ensure that the working capital and funding needs of WISCAR are adequately addressed in support of its strategic imperatives and general operations/activities,
Ensure accurate and timely submission of strategic plans, operational reports, Agenda’s and Minute’s rendition for Board Meetings and Board Committees and Ensure the continuous development, review and assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of WISCAR’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities in line with best practices.
Efficiently manage operating expenditures and transactions in line with approved budget.
Take a lead role in exploring community collaborations, partnerships and support for the WISCAR Mentoring Programme.
Ensure that the Mentors receive adequate training and guidance to perform their role.
Carry out research aimed at improving WISCAR’s operations in line with international best practice.
Facilitate onboarding, induction and manage and monitor the relationship between Mentors and Mentees.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Governing Board.
Qualified Persons should forward CV to wiscarng@gmail.com
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