ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Gambia Association of the Physically Disabled (GAPD) currently has an opening for an Administrative Secretary to work from its office base in Banjul.  The role of the Administrative Secretary will be to manage the activities and functions of the organisation’s Secretariat / office base.  Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Gambians for this post.

The criteria for the post are as follows:-

Essential Criteria (Note: Applicants must meet all the Essential Criteria in order to be shortlisted for interview)

1.  Interested persons must be first Degree holders with administrative and managerial skills, with at least 2 years post graduate work experience.

2.  Must have experience in project proposal writing.

3.  Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

4.  Person must be computer literate.

5.  Must be able to do simple accounting work; prepare salaries, social security contributions, maintain a cash book etc.

Desirable Criteria (Please indicate in your application which of the following criteria you also meet).

6. Experience in working with Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s) or Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO’s) would be an advantage.

7.  Experience of supervising other employees.

8.  Should be able to take minutes during board meetings.

Additional information for applicants

The offer is for an initial period of one year with initial three month probation and the salary on offer will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

GAPD would particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced women and / or individuals  who are themselves disabled.  Applications should be submitted in writing with a curriculum vitae (CV) attached.

Closing date for applications for this post is Friday 4th July 2008. 

This is re-advertisement, previous applicants need not re-apply.

All interested persons should send their applications to:

Gambia Association of the Physically Disabled

8A Marina Parade, P.O. Box 815, Banjul

For more information Tel: 9926223 / 9933255 / 9942530

AUTHOR:DO