The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors is perhaps one of the oldest organized bodies in Nigeria. it started in 1934 as the “Licensed Surveyors Association” under the able leadership of the late Nationalist, Herbert Heelas Macaulay. In 1960, the name was changed to the “Land Surveyors Association of Nigeria” with late Surv. C. T. Olumide as chairman. The current name “The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors” was adopted at the Enugu conference in 1966 with the late Surv. C. T. Olumide elected as its first President. The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors is the umbrella professional organisation for all Surveyors in Nigeria, whether in private practice, government or academia. The Institution has its set goals and objectives clearly defined to its members. Activities include branch meetings, conferences and events.
The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors invites competent individuals to fill the position below:
Job Title: Executive Secretary
Location: Abuja
Job Summary
- The Executive Secretary will provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Committee, NIS Council and leadership to other Secretariat staff.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Provides high-level administrative support and assistance to the Executive Committee, NIS Council and leadership to the Secretariat staff.
- Performs clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for Secretary General.
- Arranges travel and accommodations for executives.
- Schedules and attends meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
- Receives incoming communication or memos on behalf of Exco members, reviews contents, determines importance, and summarizes and/or distributes contents to appropriate Officers and staff.
- Performs office tasks including maintaining records and ordering supplies.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by Secretary General/Other Executives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
- Additional qualifications may be an added advantage.
- Evidence of being a member of reputable professional body(ies) in Nigeria.
- At least ten (10) years experience in a reputable and related organization.
Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Applicant must not exceed fifty (50) years of age at the time of this application.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and record keeping systems.
- Extremely proficient in ICT i.e Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Deadline: 12th May, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, CV and copies of credentials to: career@nisngr.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Or
Submit Applications at:
The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) Secretariat,
30, Williams Crescent,
Off Anthony Enahoro Street,
Off Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Way,
Utako, Abuja,
Nigeria.
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