• Application Deadline:
• Position: Executive Secretary



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Plans, formulates and implements strategies for the growth and development of the organization after due approval from the Council.


• Promotes the interchange of ideas between member-firms and their counterparts from across the world through attendance at both local and international bookfairs, seminars and conferences.


• Coordinates training programmes both locally and overseas.


• Acts on behalf of Publishers on regulatory matters and policy issues with government and its agencies.


• Ensures the implementation of the Association's policies and the achievement of its objects as directed by the council.


• In accordance with the instructions given by the President and/or Council, act as the spokesperson of the association in dealings with external organizations.


• Prepare the annual budget: Oversees the operation of office accounts, plans and monitors expenditures as appropriate, develops and/ or coordinates budget for the office account and associated accounts.


• Organizes and facilitates meetings, conferences and other special events; coordinates and attends meetings, and participates in committee discussions as appropriate.


• Convene all meetings on the instructions of the President.


• Record, keep minutes of all meetings, and handle the correspondence of the association.


• Serves as primary point of administrative contact and liaison with member firms, individuals and institutions on operational and pragmatic matters concerning the association.


• Conducts research and analysis on specific issues as it affects the publishing/book industry in Nigeria.


• Oversees and coordinates the operation of anti-piracy activities across the country.


• Oversees and coordinates resources management and administration procedures of the association and directs the association's secretariat.


• Planning and production of the organization's publications. The NPA magazine and online newsletter.


• Develop fundraising strategies for the organization from both members and from other stakeholders.


• The sustainability of member firms shall be of paramount importance to the ES. He/She should therefore inform and rally others to assist members in need of support.


• The ES should display maturity, confidentiality, leadership dynamism and be prepared to handle crises within and without.


• Other duties as may be assigned by the President and/or the Executive Council.

Qualifications

• BSc./HND in Business Administration, Social Science and other related courses.


• Must have Managerial capacity.


• 5+ year experience in managing C-suite Executives.


• Exceptional communication skills- verbal and written.


• Project Management Skills.