Save the Children Human Resources and Administration Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Save the Children Human Resources and Administration Officer Jobs in Nigeria



Child Safeguarding

  • Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

    Role Purpose

  • The role holder will be responsible for the provision and management of effective HR and administrative services in the Kano office.

  • The Human Resource and Administration Officer will contribute to ensuring that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to Save the Children Quality Standards and endeavors to implement effective administration systems.

    Key Areas of Accountability

  • Receive applications from prospective candidates and maintain an applicant database

  • Develop a standard induction pack and maintain an induction schedule for new staff

  • Participate in panels as well as in the short listing and interviewing as well as negotiating offers for prospective staff

  • Participate in the planning and facilitation of Global Inductions for new hires within Save the Children in Nigeria on a monthly basis.

  • Assist HR Manager in developing and maintaining contacts with other key INGO players to undertake a regular review of their terms and conditions of their salary structures

  • Assist with the analysis of HR needs of a programme and look for sustainable solutions.

  • Provide a generalist HR service to managers across a full range of HR issues.

    Working Contacts:

  • Internal: SO Management team

  • External: Other INGOs, Statutory bodies

  • Behaviours (Values in Practice)

    Experience and Skills:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Human Resources and Administration role in a corporate or INGO environment

  • Proven ability to provide high level support to management teams

  • Ability to plan and organise a
    substantial workload that including complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities

  • Experience of managing and developing teams
    Experience of setting up and maintaining management information systems and office systems
    Experience of effective budget development and management

  • Experience of negotiating service contracts and ensuring value for money

  • Excellent communication skills in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people

  • Excellent organizational skills and a track record of consistently prioritizing delivering on time

  • A high level of computer literacy
    Good judgement, initiative and problem-solving ability

  • Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

  • Desirable

  • Staff & Performance Management
    Willing and able to travel around the state as needed.

  • Experience working with a diverse team

  • Experience working in Emergencies
    Equal Opportunities

    The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Human Resources and Administration Officer Jobs in Nigeria

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