Assistant General Manager, Human Resources at Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is the independent regulatory agency mandated by Government to monitor and regulate the electricity industry in Nigeria. The Commission is committed to promoting and ensuring efficient market structures and an investor-friendly industry to meet Nigeria's need for safe, adequate, reliable and affordable electricity.

To drive the achievement this mandate, the Commission seeks to recruit qualified professionals for vacant positions in the Office of the Chairman and its 6 specialized Divisions.

NERC is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Assistant General Manager, Human Resources

Job Summary:
The Assistant General Manager Human Resource ensures the development and implementation of a corporate Human Resource strategy for the Commission. The job holder reports to the General Manager Finance and Management Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with the public service rules and selection plans in accordance with the Commission’s objectives and manning levels
• Coordinates the administration and entrenchment of cordial relations, industrial peace and stability in the work environment
• Develops and coordinates grievances and mediate workplace disputes
• Coordinates performance appraisals and matters related to discipline in the Commission
• Advises Commission on Strategic staff development programs, and provides Technical policy interpretation on HR matters
• Implements Commission’s severance/retirement packages and coordinates the maintenance of, and update of personnel records
• Works with Divisions of the Commission to evaluate skill gaps and ascertain training needs of the Commission
• Performs analysis of attrition rate and succession plan of the Commission
• Reviews and advises the Commission on medical benefits and other welfare packages.
• Prepares staff emoluments and compensation, etc.
• Designs, evaluates and recommends most efficient and cost effective capacity needs for the Commission
• Required Knowledge and Skills
  
• Articulate, clear minded, balanced and firm in expressing views and opinions
• Possess mature and composed temperament
• Display enthusiasm and flair to collaborate and contribute intelligently and effectively at management level, and as member of a team or group
• Demonstrate hands-on leadership style
• Display solid expertise in HR technical proficiencies and core HR competencies
• Proven ability to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans, decisive, and results-oriented
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and initiate, lead and manage change

Educational / Professional Qualification(s)

• A good first degree in Humanities, Psychology, Management/Social Sciences, Human Resources and related fields
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) is an advantage
• A post graduate degree will be an added advantage

Work Experience

• Minimum of 18 years work experience in the private or public sector of a dynamic and driven organization, 5 years of which must have been at management level, related to general human resources management or core HR functions

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.