Human Resources and Administration Team Leader Nigeria – at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)


Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. What is NRC? NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country.

Experience3 years
Location Plateau.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Implement delegated support function portfolio according to the plan of action
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  • Ensure proper filing of documents 
  • Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
  • Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
  • Ensure adherence to NRC policies and the national labour law in all processes and procedures 
  • Supervise the HR/Admin team at the area office level; responsible for individual meetings, development, and review of the team performance 
  • Ensure that staff records in all field offices in the area are up to date and filed appropriately in the HR personnel file archive
  • Responsible for implementation of HR policies and procedures
  • Responsible for managing the NRC people Solution at the Area Level
  • Ensure that all recruitments at the area level are followed up from start till finish
  • Support hiring manager with new staff orientation and induction process.
  • Coordinate the team’s daily work tasks, improving processes and developing the team
  • Support staff with the tools & procedures for performance management
  • Oversee administrative responsibilities: accommodation booking, facility management, utilities, store management etc.
  • Take the lead in vacancy announcements and longlisting of requested positions according to the approved organogram 
  • Manage the HR/Admin budget for the area office and ensure spending according to plan and timeline.
  • Advice in personnel conflicts/processes when relevant 
  • Coordinate staff contract renewals, exits, introductions, training, staff benefits schemes etc. 
  • Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, and authorities
  • Any other duty assigned

Qualifications

  • Three (3) year’s experience working as an HR/Admin personnel, from an Officer level and in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • University degree in Human Resources / Business Management or any Social Sciences
  • Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts. 
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal 
  • Good knowledge of the Nigerian Labor Law

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

  • Fluency in Hausa is an added advantage
  • High-level competence in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply