Human Resources Assistant at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN Project)

EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit/non-governmental organization. We respect and believe in the infinite worth of every individual. This is demonstrated through our developmental and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening the skills of our staff, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and developmental work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time (On-site)

About the Role

• Under the HR Officer’s supervision, the HR Assistant is responsible for the effective and consistent implementation of HR processes, functions & procedures, monitors HR projects and workflow and oversees all aspects of Human Resources practices and processes and general office operations.
• The HR/Admin. Assistant is to promote corporate values and permit organizational success through human resources management, including staff appraisal, training, and capacity development, employment cycle management, and support in the handling of recruitment of personnel.
• She/he should be analytical, knowledgeable, and organized with a proactive attitude and strong leadership skills. 

Main Responsibilities
The HR/Admin Assistant will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated:

• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining employee database and maintaining an efficient filing system 
• Maintain proper records of employee attendance and leaves 
• Assist HR Officer in, hiring and salary administration 
• Submit online job postings, and assist in the recruitment process 
• Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees 
• Accurately complete required paperwork for new staff members 
• Support in writing corrective action memos and other documentation; attends or conducts corrective action sessions as warranted; performs necessary follow-up. 
• Updating the HR database and personal files to facilitate HR processes management 
• Maintains all essential applicant and interview data in Human Resources. 
• Ensure that all employee inquiries & grievances are satisfactorily attended to 
• Ensure that employees are properly counseled regarding human resources policies, procedures, and practices 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Identify employees’ needs about performance problems, training options, and career development and makes recommendations accordingly. 
• Maintain all personnel files. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or any related field with at least 1 year experience in HR/Admin-related activities.  

Knowledge and Skills:

• The ability to multitask. 
• Effective communication skills in English and Hausa 
• Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian humanitarian aid and development context 
• Excellent reporting skills 
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, and the internet)
• Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and data. 
• Adaptability and flexibility – willing to work on a variety of projects and perform in multiple roles 
• Demonstrate ability to work with different communities, leaders, and staff. 
• A good sense of judgment and a high degree of professionalism are required. 
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and negotiations.

Application Closing Date
23rd September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in a single PDF document to: careers@eynprojects.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• For the application to be valid, EYN Projects only accepts applications with a cover letter. All applications should include a functional Email address, Mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV). 
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.
• If you are not reach out upon the submission of your application, it means you did not meet the criteria for selection. 
• EYN Projects does not ask for any form of payment/compensation at any stage of recruitment
• Our Safeguarding policy prevents physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect of any member of our community. The welfare of these individuals is paramount. All our communities without exception have the right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or belief. It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure safeguarding.