Background
Since 2018, the Government of Lesotho (GoL) in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been implementing the Lesotho National Dialogue and Stabilization Project (LNDSP). A key outcome of the dialogue process was the creation of a legal framework to safeguard the reforms implementation process and insulate it from possible interference by enacting the National Reforms Authority (NRA) Act, 2019. The NRA Act 2019 section 4 states that there is established authority to be known as the National Reforms Authority which shall have such powers [section 7 (1) – (3)] and perform such functions [section 8 (1) – (2)] as are necessary for the attainment of the objectives of this Act while section 12 (1) states that the Authority shall perform its functions within a period of one year from the date of the constitution of the Secretariat.
The Authority is looking for highly self – driven professionals who fill the following positions;
JOB TITLE: PERSONAL SECRETARY
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
REPORTS TO: CEO
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The goal is to contribute to the efficiency of the overall business by ensuring all assigned administrative duties are carried on timely and efficiently.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain executive’s agenda and assist in planning appointments, meetings, conferences etc.
Attend meetings and keep minutes
Receive and screen phone calls and redirect them when appropriate
Handle and prioritize all outgoing or incoming correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
Make travel arrangements.
Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure
Monitor office supplies and negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective orders
Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible
Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
BA Degree/ B-Tech Office Management and Technology/ Secretarial Studies.
PLUS
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Secretary
OR
Diploma Office Management and Technology/Secretary Studies.
PLUS
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Secretary.
WORKING CONDITIONS OFFICE BOUND/ON-SITE/TRAVEL
Travel will be required within Lesotho as well as travel to other countries from time to time.
Interested candidates must submit their applications which include;
Motivational Letter not exceeding 1000 words for thematic area expert positions only and cover letters for other positions, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CVs), certified copies of certificates & transcripts, names and contacts (including cell/telephone and e-mail) of three referees to the NRA
Chairperson on the following email address:
[email protected] or hand deliver to the address:
National Reforms Authority Offices, State Library, Third floor,
Maseru, Lesotho on or before: 02 nd September, 2020 at 12:00 noon.
Contact details: 59521818/62881118.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.