The Skills Outside School Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation registered as in IT (70340) in June 2014 at the Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria and a Company Limited by Guarantee (09365183) at the Companies House, UK.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Law / Legal
Primary function
We are seeking a Corporate Secretary whose primary functions include:
Internal
- Document Trustee appointments and removals.
- Preparation of AGM minutes and resolutions, as required;
Manage the conduct of AGMs from issuance of notices, preparation of documentation, and other key associated activities;
- Draft minutes of board meetings and circulate to the board for review and approval;
- Manage board meeting calendar;
- Prepare board meeting agendas and circulate to board members;
- Prepare detailed board packs, including compliance reports for circulation to board members in accordance with corporate governance frameworks;
- Attend board meetings;I.
- Prepare and arrange for signature of board resolutions;
External
- Manage the amendments of the constitution, bye-law and other required documents by the Corporate Affairs Commission in line with Board resolutions from time to time
Administrative
- Raise invoices for the payment of statutory fees;
- Maintain all statutory registers such as register of members, trustees, policies, procedures, and governing documents;
- Manage update of Foundation’s policies and procedures in conjunction with relevant SOSF functions and ensure board approval is sought for all updates;
Legal and Ancillary Duties
- Draft and negotiate the agreement(s) (as appropriate) within which context of which SOSF programs will be implemented;
- Draft and/or review the contracts/statement of work of contractors;
- Draft offers of employment and statements of work for consultants, program support officers, full time and part time employees;
- Provide input on legal and corporate secretariat related matters in the SOSF Annual
Report;
- Manage the process of application of relevant licenses as required by SOSF;
- Assist in the procurement process for contractors;
- Liaise with the Admin and HR function to properly induct new Trustees;
- Manage the satisfaction of all conditions precedent to draw down of funds stipulated by grant providers and/or Donors;
- Provide legal advice as required;
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant work experience (essential).
- Experience working with CAC and other relevant government establishments.
Skills and experience:
- Very excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Able to effectively prioritise and meet deadlines Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Courteous and professional demeanour
- Able to work as a team with Board of Trustees
- Strong sense of discretion
- Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
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