The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Reports to: The Area Manager
Job Description
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
NRC is looking for a Human Resource Officer for our area office in Yola, Adamawa in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the HR officer is to provide Human Resources support to the various human resource functions in the NRC Field office in Adamawa State.
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
Responsibilities
Recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
Support with the Induction and on-boarding of NRC staff
Implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
Implementing with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
Prepare periodic HR reports.
Provide advice on the incorporation of local labour laws with NRC’s HR policies and procedures.
Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, lawyers, Pension Office, Medical insurance company, etc
Maintain up to date record of NRC staff statutory deductions & remissions which include Pensions, NSITF e.t.c
Maintain and keep records of all NRC staff timesheet
Payslip preparation for NRC staff
Leave administration
Qualifications
Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Good university degree from a reputable university preferably Human Resources Management
A professional degree would be an added advantage
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English both written and verbal
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications
Education field:
Administration / Organisation / Management
Social science
Office administration
Education level:
College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities:
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Handling insecure environment
A good sense of humour is an asset
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Language:
English
Travel:
Some travelling must be expected
We Offer
Commencement: ASAP/September 2019
Duration: 4 months (One year renewal)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Grade level 5, Step 1
Duty station: Yola, with frequent travels. Travel outside Yola is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start.
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.