Executive Assistant at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

• Serve as the principal administrative and support.
• Work ranges from office support assignments to performance of administrative duties involving decision-making and judgment.
• Communication and public contact are major components of job, both internal and external to the organization.
• Work requires contact with all levels of management and staff within the organization, client representatives, government agencies and vendors.
• Serves as a liaison between Chief Executive Officer, reporting units and other business areas and external agencies for the purpose of relaying instructions and information and following commitments through to completion.
• Manages and monitors a variety of information impacting the Chief Executive Officer’s responsibilities and priorities.
• Exercises delegated authority to speak on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer regarding a variety of administrative matters.
• Identifies and resolves problems that would not require Chief Executive Officer’s direct involvement.
• May attend meetings in Chief Executive Officer’s absence to provide and/or obtain information.
• Research, develop and draft letters, memos, or reports to for the Chief Executive Officer’s review.
• Edits documents to incorporate information and ideas specific to the Chief Executive Officer’s and/or activities within the overall organizational unit or division.
• Screens calls and visitors to determine appropriate course of action.
• Any other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor's Degree, or its international equivalent or higher in administration, or other relevant field preferred;
• Typically requires a minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible financial analysis and/or related experience in order to handle budgetary task.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Non-Profit or health-related field experience preferred.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff
• Must have experience working with international development organization projects and staff;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Hausa and other local languages will be an advantage;