Administrative/Secretarial Officer

About this role

The role is for an Administrative/Secretarial Officer who will provide administrative and secretarial support, manage office operations, and maintain professional communication with clients and business associates. The position targets candidates with prior administrative and secretarial work experience and requires strong organisational and communication skills. The employer, Global Rainbowbird Partners, operates in Lagos and seeks someone who can handle correspondence, scheduling, filing, and general office coordination while maintaining confidentiality. The job emphasises attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Availability to commence work immediately is required.

What you would do

• Handle daily administrative and secretarial tasks to ensure smooth office operations.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, and phone calls.
• Prepare, type, format, and file letters, reports, memos, and other official documents.
• Schedule meetings, manage appointments, and maintain the office calendar.
• Receive visitors and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and office records.
• Organise meetings and prepare minutes where required.
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate purchases as needed.
• Follow up on pending assignments and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Support management with data entry, document preparation, and general office coordination.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of OND in Secretarial Studies, Office Technology and Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Previous work experience in administrative and secretarial roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and general office applications.
• Strong organisational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
• Good typing, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Professional appearance and customer service orientation.
• Trustworthy, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Available to resume immediately.

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