Administrative Manager – Secretariat (Nigeria)

About the role

West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP) is seeking an Administrative Manager to oversee day‑to‑day administration and financial functions at the Secretariat, reporting directly to the Secretary‑General.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day administration and financial functions at the Secretariat.
• Advise the Secretary‑General on administrative and financial matters.
• Supervise the preparation of the College’s budget.
• Supervise and delegate duties to other personnel in the Secretariat.
• Record all statutory meetings and produce accurate minutes as directed.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Administration, Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing); French language proficiency is an advantage.
• Post‑graduate qualification in business administration or related fields is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in an administrative position.
• Should not be above 45 years of age.

Required skills

• Team management and leadership.
• Strong analytical, writing and reporting abilities.
• Conflict resolution and effective communication.
• Budget and proposal management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.