One Acre Fund People Operations & Duty of Care Associate Jobs in Nigeria
Job Summary
NRC Nigeria is seeking an experienced HR & Administration Manager to lead and strengthen HR and administrative functions across its country programme. The role focuses on implementing HR strategy, improving recruitment processes, enhancing staff development, strengthening organizational capacity, and ensuring efficient HR and administration systems that support NRC's humanitarian operations.
This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources
Provide leadership in implementing NRC Global Standards and initiatives at Country and Area Office levels, including NRC People Management Systems, Talent Management, Learning & Development initiatives, Duty of Care, and PSEA.
Contribute to country-wide strategies and plans in close collaboration with senior management.
Support Area Managers, Area Support Managers, HR Team Leads, and HR Officers in maintaining effective HR operations across Area Offices.
Lead staff consultations, town halls, and feedback sessions to promote employee engagement.
Monitor employee wellbeing and champion staff care initiatives to ensure effective staff wellness systems are implemented across the country programme.
Work with the Country Management Group (CMG) to facilitate role mapping, position rationalisation, and support communication of organizational changes.
Ensure robust onboarding systems are implemented to support understanding of organizational priorities.
Strengthen recruitment processes while ensuring adherence to minimum standards and programme staffing needs.
Verify payroll accuracy before submission to the Finance team.
Handle personnel cases in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Serve as the focal point for engagement with Nigeria staff representatives.
Administration
Coordinate office and accommodation management requirements for the country office.
Support the Administration team in planning and providing operational needs such as office supplies, utilities, and related requirements in collaboration with Logistics.
Ensure proper documentation and maintain an up-to-date filing structure for HR and Administration records.
Oversee travel arrangements for staff and visitors, including work permits, immigration requirements, and visa processing.
Liaise with Logistics to ensure service contracts and framework agreements for cleaners, receptionists, maintenance services, travel agencies, hotels, and telecommunications providers comply with organizational procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organisational Development, Management Studies, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years' experience working as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian or recovery context.
Experience working in complex and volatile operational environments.
Demonstrated results related to HR leadership and management responsibilities.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of a local language is an added advantage.
Experience working within
a large and dynamic country programme.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and capacity-building skills.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Experience building HR structures and systems.
Experience in learning, staff development, and recruitment.
Knowledge of the Central and West Africa region, particularly the Nigerian context.
What NRC Offers
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria.
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with possibility of extension.
Travel Requirement: Up to 40%.
Salary and benefits based on NRC Grade 9 Resident/National salary scale and applicable terms and conditions.
Equal opportunity employment and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and professional growth.
Important Application Information
Internal candidates should apply through their official email account or Opportunity Market Place.
Applicants should use their full passport name when creating a profile.
Complete all required sections covering experience, employment history, and education.
Submit the application and latest CV in English.
Applications not meeting the minimum experience and qualification requirements may not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About NRC
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization operating in approximately 40 countries and supporting people displaced by conflict and crises.
NRC promotes a culture of innovation, accountability, respect, safeguarding, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
All employees are expected to uphold safeguarding standards, prevent exploitation and abuse, and contribute to creating a safe environment for all.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund People Operations & Duty of Care Associate Jobs in Nigeria
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