Associate Director - Human Resources & Administration at AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

APIN Public Health Initiatives is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others.

APIN Public Health Initiatives has been awarded a 5 year Grant by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement “Improving Comprehensive AIDS Response Enhanced for Sustainability” (iCARES) project, - a hybrid of facility and community based interventions, that will expand access to comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment services in 8 states of Benue, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Plateau in Nigeria. The program, funded by US PEPFAR through CDC, aims to contribute to the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goal of HIV epidemic control in Nigeria.

We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the position below:

Job Title: Associate Director - Human Resources & Administration

Location: Abuja
Division: Operations
Department: HR & Admin

Job Description

• Reporting to the Deputy CEO – Operations, the job holder shall develop and coordinate HR and administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes for the organization.
• She/he shall work with a high level of independence and exercise a high degree of initiative and influence.

Job Task

• Collaborate with the organization’s management in defining initiatives by having an excellent understanding of the organization’s objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors.
• Develop organization-specific policies and practices; actively participate in setting the human resources and administrative strategy for planning processes, and actively promote best practices.
• Design and lead strategies for facilitating organizational and behavioral change. Perform needs assessment and process improvement; make recommendations on organizational design and development issues; establish metrics and monitor trends.
• Coordinate the personnel & administrative functions of the organization – recruitment, selection, job placement, induction of new staff, career development, remunerations and disengagements
• Investigate employee relations issues and initiate appropriate resolution; recommend and facilitate effective solutions in alignment with applicable policies and laws; assess risk to the organization and identify compliance issues. Advise staff on organizational and employee relations issues.
• Participate in setting organizational objectives and goals, and design performance management system for the organization. Provide relevant training and guidance to managers and employees.
• Identify, direct, and/or deliver the training and development planning for employees; lead organizational and team effectiveness assessment.
• Direct talent management program (recruitment, staffing plans and retention), and provide effective recruitment methods for assigned areas.
• Oversee processes for compensation, benefits, leave, and work-place health and safety issues. Act as a resource to others in organization, and oversee the accurate documentation and retention of recordkeeping.
• Manage the performance of direct team members. Set team objectives, priorities, and resources to align with department objectives.
• Monitor adherence to policies and regulations

Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelor and Master's degree or MBA in Social Sciences or Humanities. Membership and certification of relevant professional institutes like CIPM, SHRM or CIPD.
• A minimum of 15 years cognate working experience of which at least 5 years’ experience at senior management position in a large organization with experience in design and implementation of progressive HR and administrative strategies, systems, procedures and practices.
• Also a good experience preferably In an international NGO would be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above.

Note

• The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s full name.
• The subject of the mail should be the job position and location being applied for, e.g. Job Title - Location.
• Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.