This is a remote, one year contract open to candidates in South Africa. Candidates must have experience as Administrative or Executive Assistant.
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POSITION PURPOSE
This position works across multiple networks in collaboration with the Business Network Director, Network Forum Officer and Global Forum Manager – Networks to ensure optimal support for network forum program administration and logistics. Supports the day-to-day administrative and logistics work associated with network forum programs, as directed by BND / NFO.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works collaboratively with Global Forum Manager (Networks) and Business Network Directors and Network Council Directors to support Network Forum Officer activities related to network forum programs and goals. To include:
- Update moderator information and forum membership records in Salesforce. Coordinate annual reach out to moderators to gather their network forum status and membership.
- Update forum training information in Salesforce
- Work with GFM / BND / NFO to maintain network Forum records (Smartsheets/tracking documents) – keep the information up to date and accurate.
- Manage network forum waitlists in collaboration with GFM / BND / NFO to efficiently place members from the waitlist into new forums or existing forums.
- Keep track of who is waiting to be placed, who has been placed, and who has declined placement.
- Keep track of ongoing NFO conversations. Includes: needs and leads; follow up needed; track forums that are in process of forming, which forums are unresponsive, which forums want to add new members)
- Coordinate all mailings to all network forum moderators as needed (directed by GFM / BND / NFO)
- Coordinate with Network Data Team to run network forum reports as needed GFM / BND / NFO
- Contracting and invoicing for network forum programs (CFF engagement)
- Coordinate application for sponsorship funds to support network forum programs (as per confirmed process for CFF Kickstart Package)
- Provide support to the Global Forum Manager (Networks) as required.
SKILLS
- Strong administrative and planning skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and commitment to detail and accuracy.
- Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to proactively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and to be self-motivated
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
- Respect integrity of data and confidentiality required of position.
EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND
- General administrative skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office skills and database management
- Proficient in SalesForce and Smartsheets
- Sensitivity to a multi-cultural environment
- Working independently in a virtual environment