Workmen & Talents Vacancy for an Executive Secretary, January 2015

Workmen & Talents is a Nigerian company that has grown from just a training and development organization in 1996 to a full-fledged Human Resource Management solutions company today. We are business partners with our clients to provide bespoke Human Resource Management services required by their businesses.


We've built expertise across the spectrum of common operational processes used in typical services and organizations. You can choose to outsource just one or two specific services to us, or opt for the whole end-to-end solution.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Executive Secretary - Chamber of Commerce

Location: Nigeria

Job Purpose
To coordinate and represent the business membership organization for the purpose of developing an organization network which adds value to members businesses and presents a formidable forum for public advocacy.

• Promotes Trade & Investments and represents the interest of the business community on matters relating Trade and Investments.
• Collates and disseminates information on business and trade, especially regulations, tariffs and other matters affecting local and foreign markets.
• Promotes and protects interest of Its members, relate with other chambers of commerce and leverage the network of sister organizations.
• Sources and plans national and international trade fairs and forum for business development.
• Develops business directory of members in order to enhance marketing and networking within and outside the chamber.
• Organizes in-house & off-site trainings/workshops/seminars for members and non-members.
• Carries out consultancy services for members, especially on development of business plan, feasibility study, market research and new entrants into Nigeria and foreign markets.
• Provides management and technical leadership for the successful running of the chamber.
• Maintains regular consultations with government departments and agencies on policies and measures affecting businesses and the economy.
• Makes representations to government on issues of interest to the business communities represented by the chamber,
• Liaises with embassies and other chambers of commerce (local & international) to provide global service to its members, individually and collectively.
• Promotes the collective and individual business interest of its members and provides customized services to individual members whilst ensuring harmony in the chamber despite competition in business.

• A Minimum of First Degree in Economics or related discipline, Masters or Professional Qualification will be an advantage.
• Ideal candidate should be computer literate and have adequate knowledge of Nigerian business environment.
• A minimum of ten (10) years working experience in business development of large corporation or business membership organization.

• Our client is willing to pay above average market rate and enough to attract the best candidate for the job.