Executive Secretary at the Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind (FNSB)

The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind (FNSB), a non-profit organization that was established in 1955 with a focus on training and rehabilitating persons who go blind midlife.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Location: Lagos

Details

• The role has the overall responsibility for the 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
• 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
• Preparation and presentation of monthly FNSB activities report to Council including minutes of meetings
• 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
• Ensure proper implementation of all Committees’ initiatives and activities
• Provide support for Vocational Training Centre (VTC) correspondences and documentation.

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 detail
• Patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good IT Skills and computing, (Microsoft Suite of Software)
• Fire safety trained (to be provided if not available).

Person Specification:

• Be committed to the vision, mission, 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
• Cultivate good relationships with key VTC staff especially the Principal

Desirable Skills:

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

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Transportation for operational requirements (access to car or transport refund for operational movements)
• Accommodation when refurbished by December 2021.

Deadline: 6th August, 2021.

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