Association of Power Generation Companies Vacancy for an Executive Secretary


The Association of Power Generation Companies is a non-profit and non-political organization formed to provide a platform to discuss issues of common interest relevant to the Nigerian Electricity Generation Industry.
The association was incorporated in October 2015, and as such, it is recruiting a highly-motivated and results-driven candidate on a full-time basis, to fill the position of:

 
Job Title: Executive Secretary
Location:
Abuja
Job Description

  • As the Executive Secretary, the individual will perform diverse secretarial duties and administrative functions requiring confidentiality, initiative and sound decision-making in line with the Associations / activities and goals.
  • He / She will also be required to exercise independent judgment, escalating serious or unique problems to the Association Chairman and Board of Trustees.
Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations and management of the Association
  • Provide full headquarters support to the all member companies of the Association
  • Assist with the logistics and organization of the Monthly Association Meetings
  • Manage all correspondences directed to the Association by analyzing incoming memos, submissions, and reports in order to determine their significance
  • Maintain all corporate books and accounts, receive and disburse funds and handle all corporate financial transactions
  • Oversee public relations campaigns
  • Implement directives of and provide administrative support to the Chairman and Board of Trustees
  • Ensure periodic publicity of the Association for the purpose of educating and enlightening the public on the aims and objective of the Association
  • Perform technical functions critical to the mission of the Association
  • Provide operational and managerial advice to the Chairman and Board of Trustees.
  • Research and prepare monthly technical and administrative reports
  • Give direction to the Association personnel
  • Liaise with other stakeholders in the electricity industry on behalf of the Association
  • High-level engagement with government officials on behalf of the Association
Qualification and Experience
  • A Bachelors Degree in any of the Social Sciences, Administration, Law and Engineering.
  • An MBA or post-graduate Degree in any of the disciplines above would be an added advantage
  • Extensive experience in stakeholders management
  • Perform related duties as assigned
  • At least 10 years working experience with a minimum of 5 years in management capacity in Power Generation, Distribution or Power Quality industries
Required Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to have the following competencies:
  • Leadership,creativity and technical background with a vast understanding of the power sector.
  • Candidate must be team oriented, a forward thinking manager with hands-on management experience
  • Strong PC skills (proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Sound research skills
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Be receptive and have warm disposition to welcome and accommodate ideas and opinions of all and sundry.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package.


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current resume and cover letters to: [email protected]

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline  Friday, 27th May, 2016.