Vacancies at The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), 21st May 2019

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The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is a leading recognized professional body in Nigeria dedicated to enhancing the status and practice of Corporate Governance and Public Administration. ICSAN is the only professional body authorized in Nigeria to conduct the examinations leading to the qualification of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. As part of efforts to re-position the Institute as a key player in the Corporate Governance sphere and improve her rating globally, the Institute is in need of suitable, competent and qualified professionals to fill the positions below:       Job Title: Head of Training Department Location: Lagos Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensuring that theTraining Department generates revenue to the Institute
• Responsible for holding of trainings at the Institute and in different parts of the country
• Responsible for maintaining a register of resource persons for the trainings of the Institute
• Soliciting and organizing foreign trainings that would generate revenue to the Institute
• Responsible for formulating and execution of training programmes
• Responsible for marketing the Institute’s training programmes
• Ensuring that the targeted budget for the department is achieved
• Liaising with other training institutes towards building a symbiotic and synergetic relationship for the benefit of the Institute
• Responsible for carrying out research towards building contents for the training department
• Responsible for the performance of any other duties as may be assigned by the Registrar/CEO.

Requirements

• Must have a University Degree in any of the Social Sciences and the Humanities
• Must have at least 7 years relevant working experience with the last 2 being in a Management position
• Must be between 40 - 50 years of age.
• Membership of the Institute will be an added advantage
• Excellent Communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills.

      Job Title: Deputy Registrar (Operations) Location: Lagos Responsibilities & Duties

• ResponsibIe for articulating the public relations policies and programmes of the Institute
• Working with the IT Team to ensure adequate visibility of the Institute on all forms of social media and paid adverts on the internet and print media
• Soliciting sponsorship and adverts for the Institute’s programmes from members, non-members and corporate organizations
• Responsible for organizing and making preparations for the Institute’s visits to various organizations and institutions as they affect its membership
• Ensuring that the Membership Department recovers all outstanding payments as it relates to the Institute’s programmes and activities
• Responsible for advising members on outstanding subscriptions and following up to ensure payment of same
• Responsible for the promotion of acquisition of Public Practice License by members and renewal of same at the end of the year
• Responsible for maintaining a record of members’ participation at programmes and the accurate application of Council approved weights to each programme attended by members
• Working closely with the Registrar to formulate strategic policies that impact positively on the Institute for the consideration of Council
• Working closely with the research team to generate burning issues that revolve around the profession and that would impact positively on members
• Assisting the Registrar in achieving the advocacy plans of the Institute
• Responsible for the organization of AGMs, Conferences, Seminars and the preparation/circulation of papers relating thereto
• Responsible for the performance of any other duties as may be assigned by the Registrar/CEO.

Requirements

• Must have a University Degree in any of the Social Sciences and the Humanities
• Must have at least 7 years relevant working experience with the last 2 being in a Management position
• Must be between 35-45 years of age
• Must be a member of the lnstitute.

Skills:

• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent Business Development skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and motivate
• Good lntepersonal skills
• Problem solving skills.

      Job Title: Registrar/Chief Executive Location: Lagos Job Description The Registrar is the Chief Executive Officer/Head of the National Secretariat. The successful applicant is inter alia responsible for the following:

• Setting and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the Institute
• Making and reviewing policy statements in furtherance of the above
• Act as the Chief PRO of the Institute
• Coordinates the activities of different departments of the Secretariat
• Serve as the Secretary to Council, EXCO and Committees of Council and preparing all incidental documents and reports
• Providing leadership and developing appropriate recommendations for the implementation of the plans of the Institute
• Ensuring that Council decisions and directives are meticulously implemented
• Maintaining the register of members, students, and carrying out periodic reviews and publications
• Preparation of all financial reports, including budgets, income statements, balance sheets, reports to EXCO and Council, tax returns and other reports to government regulatory agencies
• Collaborating with relevant Committees of Council to facilitate and improve services to students including records and registration
• Raising funds through projects, students and members’ activities
• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy and security of all academic records of current and former students
• Any other function as directed by the President and Council.

Qualifications

• A Degree from a recognized and reputable university
• Master's Degree; preferably an MBA will be an added advantage
• Membership of the Institute is compulsory.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum of 15 years working experience, five of which should be cognate experience in a similar organization
• Candidate must exhibit evidence of strong administrative leadership
• Proven record of successful supervisory experience in a people-oriented environment
• Proven record of having worked successfully in a diverse environment.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional leadership and managerial skills
• Strategic marketing and business development skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral and communication skills.

Personal Attributes:

• A leader with integrity
• Result-oriented
• Age Range: 38-50 years.

  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted   Application Deadline  4th June, 2019.

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