Human Resource & Administration Officer 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 Resource & Administration Officer

Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Roles and responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:

• These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents 
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

Specific responsibilities:
The HR/Admin Officer is expected to achieve the following during this contract period: 

• Supervision of the Cook/cleaners
• Recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates. 
• Provide information to staff, supervisors and staff on human resource and work related issues.
• Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
• 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
• Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staffs.
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, lawyers, Pension Office, etc
• Prepare periodic HR reports.
• Monthly stock reporting and stock count of Items in the HR/Admin store
• Preparation of ID cards and documentation of new staff
• Leave administration.
• Induction and Onboarding of newly recruited NRC staff and keeping Appropriate records

Qualifications
Competencies:
Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Good university degree from a reputable university
• 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 competence in computer skills (Microsoft office Applications)

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Good communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• knowledge of the Nigerian context
• Experience with start-up activities

Behavioral competencies:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Managing performance and development
• Managing resources to optimize results.

Application Closing Date
13th December, 2024.