Executive Secretary at the Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind - Nationwide

Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind - The Center provides a two year Vocational Training Program to enable blind adults and adolescents from all over the Federation acquire skills in Handicrafts, Braille Reading and writing, Dictaphone Typing, Computer, Mobility, Tie and Dye, and Bead making necessary for job placement in industries or for self-employment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Location: Nationwide

Details

• The Executive Secretary will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership, management and smooth operations/execution of all the Society’s initiatives and activities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for Fundraising, on behalf of the Society.
• Being the ‘public face’ of the Society.
• Networking with related organizations.
• Initiating, nurturing and maintaining close links with organizations friendly to FNSB.
• Serving on all committees of the Council
• Preparation and presentation of monthly FNSB activities report to Council
• Preparation and presentation of Annual Budgets to Council for approval
• Personnel management, including recruitment, performance appraisals, training,  discipline, development and deployment.
• Overview of the management of the Center premises including school infrastructure, facilities and business ventures.
• Liaison between the FNSB Council and other employees by cascading Council’s decisions to them.
• Implementation of Council directives and decisions.
• To be aware of the Objectives, Values, and the Code of Conduct of the Society in order to ensure strict adherence by other employees.
• Implementation of policies and guidelines laid down by the Executive Council for the smooth running of the Society’s office  
• Ensure proper implementation of all committees' initiatives and activities  

Person Specification
The ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to the mission, vision, values and objectives of the Society
• Be a positive and committed employee of the Society by demonstrating the highest personal and professional ethics;
• Be a good communicator with a clear understanding of the role and its responsibilities of the position

Desirable Skills:

• Experienced Administrator/Manager.
• Performed roles at a supervisory/Managerial level e.g. Dept. Head
• Working unsupervised self-motivated
• Must be teachable and willing to learn new skills

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of First Degree in Administration or Social Sciences (a Master’s Degree will be of advantage)
• Knowledge of psychology
• Customer service skills
• Thorough and pays attention to details
• Patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good IT Skill and computing, (Microsoft Suite of Software)
• Fire safety trained (to be provided if not available)
• CPR trained (this will be provided if not available)

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online