Human Resources Officer at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI)

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts, and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

COOPI started its operations in North-East Nigeria in July 2014 to carry out a rapid evaluation of the most relevant constraints suffered by the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) displaced by the food crisis and the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin. Currently, COOPI operates across two states of Yobe and Sokoto, with three field offices (Damaturu, Gashua, and Sokoto), and a coordination office in Abuja. COOPI's capacity to respond to the humanitarian situation in the country is confirmed by its experience in providing humanitarian aid in more than 24 other Countries around the World, with over 50 years of operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Purpose

• The Human Resources Officer supports the Human Resources and Admin Manager in the effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and systems across the COOPI Nigeria mission.
• The role focuses on operational HR functions, compliance, staff relations, recruitment coordination, and performance management support, ensuring alignment with COOPI policies and Nigerian labor laws.
• The HR Officer operates under the guidance and approval of the HR/Admin Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of COOPI HR policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with local labor laws and regulations.
• Monitor compliance with Nigerian labor laws and internal HR procedures and flag issues to the HR/Admin Manager.
• Support HR audits, internal reviews, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, including vacancy announcements, shortlisting, interview scheduling, and reference checks.
• Support the HR/Admin Manager in reviewing Job Descriptions for consistency with mission staffing plans.
• Coordinate staff onboarding, inductions, and probation follow-ups.
• Support the implementation of the performance appraisal system, track appraisal timelines, and compile completed appraisals.
• Assist in identifying learning and development needs and coordinating training activities.
• Support staff development initiatives as guided by the HR/Admin Manager.
• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR-related staff inquiries.
• Support the handling of employee relations issues, including disciplinary processes and grievance documentation, under the guidance of the HR/Admin Manager.
• Maintain and update HR databases, trackers, and reporting tools.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with 3–5 years’ experience in an HR role, preferably within an INGO or multi-location organization.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional HR Certification required
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• Fluency in English (oral and written)

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2026.

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

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.