HR Specialist at Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Specialist

Vacancy No: 043
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Country Office

Responsibilities
The Human Resource Specialist is responsible for:

• Is the central contact for management and staff for all HR questions, specifically recruitment and selection, contract issues and professional development measures.
• Is responsible for implementing HR procedures as required, specifically operational and administrative tasks.
• Implements national personnel policies in line with local conditions. Acts independently and integrates others who have been assigned HR tasks.
• Advises the Head of unit and/or Country director on Recruitment issues.

Tasks:
Personnel recruitment The Human Resource Specialist:

• Organises and directs the recruitment process in accordance with GIZ standards.
• Supports Heads of Programmes, Heads of Administrations, and Line Managers on drawing up requirement profiles and formulates appropriate job descriptions in consultation with them.
• Supports internal clients with band allocation for new positions based on the profiles developed and sets benchmark values for appropriate remuneration levels in individual cases.
• Searches for suitable staff in accordance with the requirements for the positions (identifies existing GIZ HR resources in the country and/or region, writes job advertisements and ensures publication in appropriate print and/or online media)
• Evaluates applications received and shortlists candidates on the basis of the requirements or hiring criteria, obtains references, and conducts preliminary discussions
• Organises personnel selection (e.g., Applicant interviews) and advises, if necessary, on selection.
• Documents the selection process, archives the documentation and enters the data in existing HRM systems (SAP).

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Qualifications:

• BA / M.Sc Degree in Business administration, Economics or Sociology (if possible, with a focus on HR management) or similar area.
• Member of a Human resource professional body (CIPM, CIPD, etc) is an asset.

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 6 years professional experience in a comparable position.
• Minimum of 4 years proven experience as a Recruiter or in a Talent Acquisition role.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Ability to manage multiple open positions and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good working knowledge of HRIS (SAP, SAGE), and MS Office.
• Good knowledge of national labour and social law
• Experience in advising on HR issues
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling matters.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed
• A good team player who is willing to take on responsibility.

Salary
According to GIZ Salary Scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2025.