Human Resources and Administration Team Leader at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources and Administration Team Leader

Job Identification: 11995
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Job type: Full-time
Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level:  Grade 6 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line:  Area Manager

Job Description

• These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
• In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Human Resources and Administration Team Lead  to join our team in Yola, Adamawa State. 
• You will be responsible for the overall Human resources and administration day to day support functions for the NRC Area North office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the HR/Admin team at the area office level; responsible for individual meetings, development, and review of the team performance 
• Ensure that staff records in all field offices in the area are up to date and filed appropriately in the HR personnel file archive 
• Responsible for implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Responsible for managing the NRC people Solution at the Area Level
• Ensure that all recruitments at the area level are followed up from start till finish
• Support hiring manager with new staff orientation and induction process.
• Coordinate the team’s daily work tasks, improving processes and developing the team
• Support staff with the tools & procedures for performance management
• Oversee all administrative responsibilities accommodation booking, facility management, utilities, store management etc.
• Take the lead in vacancy announcements and longlisting of requested positions according to the approved organogram 
• Advice in personnel conflicts/processes when relevant 
• Coordinate staff recruitment and exits, introductions, training, staff benefits schemes etc. 
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, and authorities
• Any other duty assigned

Qualifications

• Supervise the HR/Admin team at the area office level; responsible for individual meetings, development, and review of the team performance 
• Ensure that staff records in all field offices in the area are up to date and filed appropriately in the HR personnel file archive 
• Responsible for implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Responsible for managing the NRC people Solution at the Area Level
• Ensure that all recruitments at the area level are followed up from start till finish
• Support hiring manager with new staff orientation and induction process.
• Coordinate the team’s daily work tasks, improving processes and developing the team
• Support staff with the tools & procedures for performance management
• Oversee all administrative responsibilities accommodation booking, facility management, utilities, store management etc.
• Take the lead in vacancy announcements and longlisting of requested positions according to the approved organogram 
• Advice in personnel conflicts/processes when relevant 
• Coordinate staff recruitment and exits, introductions, training, staff benefits schemes etc. 
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, and authorities
• Any other duty assigned

What’s in it for you?

• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: 

At NRC we think creatively:

• We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. 
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 

Learn on the job: 

• NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies.
• NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff.
• This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Application Closing Date
24th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only.
• We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• The female candidate is strongly advised to apply.