Nigeria HR Partner at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nigeria HR Partner

Job Requisition ID: R2030
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Job Description

• This Abuja, Nigeria based position implements practices and activities of the Human Resources Management (HRM) Office in Nigeria providing a full spectrum of HR services and programs linked to organizational and project needs and objectives. 
• S/he works closely with MSH Corporate Human Resources, Project Directors, Project HR and the Nigeria Leadership Team to support the achievement of organizational and country goals and objectives through the development implementation, and management of HR activities.
• Reporting to the Director of Human Resource, the Nigeria HR Partner will coordinate the implementation of people-related services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff;  and assist, advise other Project HR staff and Project Directors about Human Resources issues in Nigeria Country Office.

Required Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management required. 
• Advanced Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or similar field from an accredited university. 

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of professional level HR experience, plus demonstrated success as an HR generalist supporting employee groups of 100+ employees.
• S/he should have experience working with international development programs in Nigeria; demonstrable experience working with USG funded programs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have strong understanding of Nigeria employment laws.
• Demonstrated success in supporting other HR staff, key senior management and building relationship.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
• Effective presentation and facilitation, team and leadership development, conflict resolution, and organizational influence skills in organizational effectiveness and leadership development, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate HR activities with senior project management staff and proven ability to work successfully on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and fluency in local languages; other languages strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated computer proficiencies, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.
• Ability to travel to assigned districts in Nigeria for HR initiatives as needed.

Competences:

• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage all aspects of the HRM function in line with current practices and trends.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly, and have experience in conflict resolution.
• Ability to competently assess priorities; manage a variety of complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment, and meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage all aspects of the HRM function in line with current practices and trends.
• Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly and have experience in conflict resolution.
• Ability to competently assess priorities; manage a variety of complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment, and meet competing deadlines.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.