Secretariat Administrator Vacancy in a Professional Institue in Lagos

Stresert Services Limited - Our client, requires the services of an enthusiastic, adaptable, and self-motivated person to join the team of a professional institute based in Lagos. The institute is a dynamic and highly respected professional body in Nigeria partnering international organizations such as the ILO and the EU.

We need a suitably qualified candidate for immediate employment into the position below:


Job Title: Secretariat Administrator
Location: Lagos
Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the administrative support systems, procedures and activities that facilitate the effective running of the institute.
• He/she will also provide secretarial assistance to Executive members.

• Propose initiatives and programmes that the institute can use for workshops/seminars to generate funds
• Follow up with members on outstanding dues and pledges
• Act as in-between with vendors of the institute
• Carry out procurement for the institute
• Carry out administrative duties that include typing, filing, diary management, bookings, couriering, etc.
• Attend to correspondences and phone calls from members and other requests from the public
• Take/read minutes during meetings
• Come up with presentations from time to time on the state of affairs of the institute, and other information expected to be projected to members of the institute
• Submit weekly report to direct-line Manager
• Other general administrative duties

• Relevant qualification from a University/Polytechnic

• At least 4 years of related experience
• Good initiative and creativity skills
• Administrative and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills required (tact, honesty, integrity, confidentiality, patience and ability to get on well with all levels of staff)
• Accuracy and attention to detail is also essential
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Self-motivated with problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong experience of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills, spoken and especially written English