Human Resources Officer at Port Harcourt Water Corporation

As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, the Rivers Stale Government, through the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development (RSMWRRD), has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill top level positions in the newly established Port Harcourt Water Corporation (PHWC) and Rivers State Water Services Regulatory Commission (RSWSRC).

In addition, the Rivers State Government and PHWC are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AIDB) and the World Bank (WB). This project will provide water and public sanitation facilities for approximately 1.5million residents in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas (LGAs). In order to ensure the successful implementation of the project, the RSMWRRD has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various mid-level positions within PHWC.

PHWC is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Human Resources Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Ref: ES0046

Description

• Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Administration.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the articulation and implementation of PHWC's HR strategy and ensure alignment with overall corporate/business strategy, goals and objectives.
• He/she will facilitate the development of an optimal human resource management framework system to enhance the Corporation's human resource management capability and its value proposition in the labour market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy and operating plans and ensure alignment with the Commission's corporate strategy and key Objectives.
• Develop and implement Staff Performance Management Systems.
• Prepare 'staff career and deployment plans, coordinate the identification, analysis, and audit of all reported or suspected compliance violations.
• Coordinate the input of relevant staff data into HR Information systems, and Payroll systems for the purpose of facilitating the processing of employee benefits.
• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Report on HR management activities and present it to the board.
• Direct and account all matters concerning employment and contract issues in order to ensure that corporate liabilities are managed and there is compliance with relevant laws.
• Work collaboratively with executive management and departmental heads to determine key performance requirements, develop people within the business units, ensure delivery of prioritized, tailored and focused HR interventions that add value and meet business objectives.
• Design and implement training strategy. operating plans and infrastructure to ensure that training and career development needs are identified and appropriate interventions are delivered to drive performance.
• Develop and provide guidance to executive management in the implementation of effective succession planning system.

Key Requirements

• A good first degree in Human Resources, Social Science or Industrial Relations from a reputable institution.
• A relevant post-graduate degree will be an advantage.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as CIPD or CIPM.
• A minimum of five (5) years' human resources post-qualification experience in a reputable public or private sector organisation in a HR role.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of HRM strategies, systems and leading practices in the areas of recruitment, manpower planning and development, career management and performance management; and compensation and benefits management.
• Strategic orientation, good leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members, including external contractors and consultants.

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's in Microsoft Word format, saved with your full names to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com quoting the reference number as the subject of your e-mail.

Note:

• Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
• All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.