Human Resources and Administration Team Leader at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

JOB TITLE: Human Resources and Administration Team Leader

JOB LOCATION: Jos, Plateau

JOB DETAILS:

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to the 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 development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and the national labour law in all processes and procedures 
• Supervise the HR/Admin team at the area office level; responsible for individual meetings, development, and review of the team performance 
• Ensure that staff records in all field offices in the area are up to date and filed appropriately in the HR personnel file archive
• Responsible for implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Responsible for managing the NRC people Solution at the Area Level
• Ensure that all recruitments at the area level are followed up from start till finish
• Support hiring manager with new staff orientation and induction process.
• Coordinate the team’s daily work tasks, improving processes and developing the team
• Support staff with the tools & procedures for performance management
• Oversee administrative responsibilities: accommodation booking, facility management, utilities, store management etc.
• Take the lead in vacancy announcements and longlisting of requested positions according to the approved organogram 
• Manage the HR/Admin budget for the area office and ensure spending according to plan and timeline.
• Advice in personnel conflicts/processes when relevant 
• Coordinate staff contract renewals, exits, introductions, training, staff benefits schemes etc. 
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, and authorities
• Any other duty assigned

Qualifications
Competencies:
The below competencies are important for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

• Three (3) year’s experience working as an HR/Admin personnel, from an Officer level and in a humanitarian/recovery context
• University degree in Human Resources / Business Management or any Social Sciences
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts. 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal 
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian Labor Law

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Fluency in Hausa is an added advantage
• High-level competence in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)

Behavioural competencies:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) job opening, visit the job APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!