Assistant Secretary General (Volunteer) at Africa International Trade Women Network

Africa International Trade Women Network is a non profit organisation registered under CAC to connect , empower women as well as youth to increase business activities internationally, especially across Africa for economic Growth and development.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Assistant Secretary General (Volunteer)

Location: Lagos / Abuja

Job Purpose

• The Volunteer Assistant Secretary General will run the Network’s secretariat, reporting to the President and the Board of Directors.
• The individual will be responsible for developing strategy, initiatives and programs required to achieve the overall objectives of the network.
• This individual will be expected to represent the network when required, maintain a directory of members and support the needs of the members and direct the secretariat team to support the needs of the member’s network.

Key Deliverables:

• Develop a strategic plan for Africa international trade women Network that will position AITWN as the leading womenТs network in the energy industry
• Implement and manage program and interventions to ensure program goals are achieved.
• Develop and Manage AITWN partner and affiliates framework and ensure partner relationships are managed to fulfil the advancement of AITWN.
• To develop in-depth knowledge of AITWN program areas, including current issues and key resource people and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit into the network’s interest.
• Establish and strengthen communication/good relations with appropriate external organizations and other stakeholders for seeking corporate sponsors
• Identify and develop relations with other stakeholders of the Agrictech value chain, Networks, donors, by organizing events, programs, and meetings.
• Coordinate and work with implementing partners/agencies in project design, proposal development, contractual agreements; and the provision of monitoring, and projects evaluations.
• Provide progress reports (Monthly Key Performance Indicator- KPI) on the overall effectiveness of AITWN and its programs and initiatives.
• Develop evaluation methods to assess programs strengths and identify areas for improvements.
• Plan and schedule project timelines, track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Develop a database of members to cater to peculiar needs and support requirements to progress their goals and aspirations in line with the Networks.

Objectives:

• Conduct period surveys and publish results on the effectiveness of AITWN programs and initiatives and use them to determine members needs and process improvement
• Prepare presentation documents and other related documents for all AITWN Board Courtesy visits or programs.
• Develop budget for AITWN programs and initiatives ensure appropriate lead signs off and goes to the Treasurer.
• Identify and collaborates with credible domestic and international organizations to deliver programs and initiatives which will enhance members goals in line with AITWNs objective.
• Develop PR, internal and external communication strategies and social media content and e-strategy focused effectively to grow followership and interaction while also managing the daily content upload and online content on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter etc.
• Develop proposals and secure funding for programs and events working with the Director of sponsorships.

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2020.