Associate Director, Human Resources at FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Job Title: Associate Director, Human Resources

Job ID: 15474
Job Function: Global Health, Population & Nutrition
Job Location: Abuja

Project Description
The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Basic Function
Lead in the development and implementation of FHI’s HR strategy. Lead the Human Resources (HR) Team in functional areas including job specification, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compensation, HRIS, and staff development including training. Provide technical direction and oversight on compliance of zonal offices on HR matters.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide direction, oversight, and interpretation of HR-related policies and procedures that guide the day- to-day operations of the organization.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance of HR team to ensure day-to-day operations of HR-related functions are addressed in a timely, efficient, and proactive manner.
• Provide regular briefings to management on HR matters, including the status of recruitment, training, leave balances, staff turnover, etc;
• Participate in decision making on matters related to human resources; Identify synergies and solutions for the management of staff gaps and vacancies to optimize the use of existing personnel.
• Collaborate with Director, Global HR Programs to create FHI HR best practices and FHI HR standards.
• Provide technical assistance and monitoring to zonal and state offices in the administration of their HR functions.
• Oversee recruitment process, both internal and external for all FHI Nigeria appointments to ensure optimal effectiveness, transparency and accountability. Ensure compliance with FHI standards by all hiring managers and interviewers.
• Work with hiring managers in planning and implementing recruitment, orientation, benefits etc. to the required standards.
• Work closely with finance team on appropriate coding and charging of staff to program funding sources.
• Initiate, develop, and implement organizational HR programs and strategies.
• Contribute to the development and editing of policies and procedures; review and recommend updates to policy manual as required.
• Oversee the management of and review periodically contracts for services provided to FHI employees, e.g. medical insurance etc.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor the HR team, to include assigning of responsibilities, conducting performance reviews, assessing and identifying development opportunities that strengthens HR’s role in the organization.
• Participate in annual staff planning process for programs and budgets and advise CO leadership on related HR issues, e.g. skills gaps, training needs, over or under staffing, etc.
• Maintain a thorough awareness of developments in labor laws and legislations and advise management accordingly.
• Create and maintain process and procedures for building and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of data in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with FHI HR colleagues in multiple locations.
• Act as a resource for expatriate staff and liaison as appropriate with Global HR team; areas include relocations and management of the expatriate country office orientation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use judgment on sensitive HR matters.
• Working knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Nigerian labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to FHI Nigeria.
• Familiarity with multiple program (i.e. donor) regulations on HR, including recruitment, remuneration, severance etc.
• Ability to manage HR in an international environment with Nigerian and TCN employees.
• Working knowledge of USAID FSN regulations and practices.
• Ability to execute detail-oriented work rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to intervene with senior staff with diplomacy and firmness.
• Working knowledge of relevant office software packages and any specialized HR packages.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs.
• or MS/MA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience with at least 3 years in international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Professional certification / qualification in a recognized HR body is required.
• Experience and good working knowledge of USAID regulations is an advantage.
• HR experience in the not-for-profit sector is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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