Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind (FNSB)
Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind Recruitment for Executive Secretary. Please ensure you read the job requirements carefully before applying for this position.
About 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
- Preparation and presentation of monthly FNSB activities report to Council including minutes of meetings
- Preparation and presentation of Annual Budgets to Council for approval
- 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
- Provide support for Vocational Training Centre (VTC) correspondences and documentation.
- 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
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of First Degree in Administration or Social Sciences (a Master’s Degree will be of advantage)
- Knowledge of psychology
- 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).
- Customer service skills
- Thorough and pays attention to detail
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
- Must be teachable and willing to learn new skills
- Fundraising.
- Performed roles at a supervisory/managerial level eg Dept. Head
- Working unsupervised self-motivated
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Transportation for operational requirements (access to car or transport refund for operational movements)
- Accommodation when refurbished by December, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline
6th August, 2021.