Red Cross: Regional Admin/ HR Officer (Abuja)

Regional Admin HR Officer at International Federation of Red Cross

The West Coast Regional Representation of the International Federation is located in Abuja Nigeria. It covers Red Cross National Societies of seven countries in West Africa (Benin, Cote d’lvoire, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Togo) These National Societies receive technical support from the West Coast Regional Representation in their humanitarian actions to the vulnerable population in the region. The Regional Representation collaborates with other Movement partners, international, regional and national agencies to carry out humanitarian activities across the region,

Position Title: Regional Admin HR Officer

Location: Abuja

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Duration: 4 months with possibility of extension.

Reporting To Language (s)

• Regional Representative; English French (an added advantage)

Purpose:

The office holder is responsible for implementing and managing the Admin and HR processes and procedures according to laid down regulations.

Skills

• Self-supporting in computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of integrity, discretion and personal conduct.
• Excellent interpersonal, advocacy and networking skills.

Experience

• 3 years experience as an Admin/ HR Officer.
• Experience working for a humanitarian organization is an asset.
• Experience with the Red Cross an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Relevant University degree in administration or equivalent or professional experience

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining efficient building management and general services.
• Ensuring that Regional office HR procedures are managed in accordance with Federation standard.
• Liaise with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigrations on Delegates visa’s and residence permit issues,
• Ensuring that the Regional office administration support services staff delivers the assigned work in a timely manna within acceptable levels of quality- and cost.

Closing Date: 20th July, 2010

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send as one Microsoft word document their CV with a one-page summary statement that describes how their experience and qualification relates to the outlined above to [email protected] on or before 20th July 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Federation is in equal opportunity employer.