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

Background

• The Accelerating Control for HIV Epidemic Project (ACE) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is a 5 year funded project implemented in Akwa Ibom & Cross River States.
• Implementation is targeted at achieving epidemic control thereby reducing transmission and improving the quality of life of those living with HIV.

Job Summary

• The Executive Officer will serve as the principal administrative support to the ECEWS senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 at 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 CEO's responsibilities and priorities
• Exercises delegated authority to speak on behalf of the CEO regarding a variety of administrative matters
• Identifies and resolves problems that would not require CEO's direct involvement
• May attend meetings in CEO's absence to provide and/or obtain information.
• Research, develop and draft letters, memos, or reports to for the CEO's review
• Edits documents to incorporate information and ideas specific to the CEO 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 Qualifications

• 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 local / international development organization projects and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Experience in working with key stakeholders in Nigeria, particularly in the Southern regions strongly desired.

Remuneration
We have a competitive compensation package.