Job Vacancy at The Association of Power Generation Companies

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
• 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
• 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

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
• At least 10 years working experience with a minimum of 5 years in management capacity in Power Generation, Distribution or Power Quality industries
• Extensive experience in stakeholders management
• Perform related duties as assigned

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
• 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
• Strong PC skills (proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Sound research skills
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Excellent attention to detail.

Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package.