Director of Administration and Human Resources at African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Director of Administration and Human Resources at the Headquarters in Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Job Title: Director of Administration and Human Resources

Location
This position is based in Lagos (Federal Republic of Nigeria), with the possibility of future redeployment to a Regional Office and/or Subsidiary of Africa Re Group.

Job Details
The Director of Administration and Human Resources (DAHR) implements the Corporation’s entire social policy in order to attract, motivate and retain the best staff in Africa Re (recruitment, training, staff performance appraisal, motivation, management of social issues, hygiene, security and environment). He is also in charge of managing the Corporation’s property and its physical and material security. Finally, the DAHR is responsible for the quality policy of Africa Re Group.

Grade Level and Duties
The grade level of this position is ES (managerial staff) in the organization chart of the Corporation.
The Director of Administration and Human Resources reports to the Group Managing Director/ CEO and has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Design, review and update human resource management policies in line with the Corporation’s strategic plan;
• Build a competent, dedicated and efficient human capital pool to effectively implement the Corporation’s development goals;
• Supervise the entire social policy (loans, education, housing) as well as the security, hygiene and environment policies in the Corporation;
• Ensure effective management of the Corporation’s properties in the Head Office and Regional Offices, striving constantly to ensure good returns on such property;
• Supervise, coordinate and centralise activities related to research and modernization of the human resource management of Africa Re Group by laying special emphasis on team motivation and reward of the best talents;
• Supervise staff training and skills development within the Group.

Principal requirements for this position

• Mastery of the general techniques and principles of human resource management and management in general;
• Mastery of social law techniques;
• Good theoretical knowledge of the labour laws of the major regions of the continent;
• Mastery of the techniques of labour safety;
• Good practical knowledge of real estate asset management.

The following qualities shall also be an asset:

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Sense of responsibility
• Discretion
• Maturity

Age limit: At least 40 years and at most 55 years when submitting the application.
Mastery of French and English would be an added advantage. Experience in an international institution that employs many nationalities would be a considerable advantage.

Qualifications and Professional Experience
The grade level of this professional position is ES and the candidates are required to have the following qualifications:

• First Degree plus Masters in relevant field (or equivalent) plus 11 years post Masters relevant qualitative work experience; or
• First Degree in relevant field plus professional qualification (or equivalent) plus 11 years post professional qualification relevant qualitative work experience; or
• First Degree in relevant field (or equivalent) plus 14 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience;
• A postgraduate degree in law issued by an internationally recognized institution would be an advantage, plus relevant experience in a renowned international institution.

Benefits and Salary
The successful candidate shall have the following benefits:

• Competitive basic salary paid in US dollars similar to other international financial institutions;
• Exemption from taxes and duties (diplomatic status of an international civil servant) except candidates from the host country;
• 75% medical cover for staff and family;
• Education allowance for each child up to 26 years (maximum 4 children);
• Duty Post Differential that may increase or decrease depending on the economic situation (presently 20% of basic salary in Lagos, paid in local currency);
• Home leave to country of origin for the entire family every two years paid by the employer;
• Joint contribution to the Provident Fund (7% of the basic salary paid by staff and 14% by the employer).

Application Closing Date
16th May 2013.

Method of Applications
All applications should be submitted electronically. Interested candidates are requested to Click here to complete and submit the employment / application form

Note: Shortlisted candidates would be invited for an interview with all original documents to prove their qualifications, education and experience.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates who meet the conditions described in this vacancy announcement.