These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Human Resource/Administration Officer Nigeria Yola to join our team in Area South, Adamawa State.

Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities 

• These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to 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 adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

Specific responsibilities 

The HR/Admin Officer is expected to achieve the following during this contract period.

• Ensure proper and systematic filing of all personnel files
• Support the recruitment process by collecting applications, longlisting, scheduling examinations, and administering tests.
• Support in communicating appointments, and communicating benefit information · Maintaining a database of recruitments
• induction of new staff, schedule briefing with relevant departments and assist in email address requests for new staff
• Support in Issuing contracts for both casual workers and full-time workers
• Support in Management of employee records on NRC People
• Review personnel files to identify gaps, initiate corrective actions, and update the verification checklist.
• Ensure that all HR files are compliant, and that each employee’s file is up to date.
• Issuance of stock requests to the relevant department and updating and sharing the stock report on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that office and guest house supplies are requested for and timely distributed
• Tracking of NRC Tracking tools and ensure, timesheet, Payslip, Stock, Inventory, Leave etc. are signed and report on a monthly basis
• Supervising the cleaner/cook
• Monthly stock reporting and stock count of Items in the HR/Admin store
• Preparation of ID cards and documentation of new staff
• Leave administration.

Competencies  

Generic professional competencies: 

• University Degree in Human Resources management, Business Administration, public Administration, Law or any social sciences related field.
• Professional experience in HR management, administration, or finance
• Previous experience in complex and unstable contexts
• At least two years of experience in a similar position
• Experience as a trainer
• Strong command of Excel/Word software
• Good knowledge of applicable labor laws

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Good communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• knowledge of the Nigerian context
• Experience with start-up activities

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Managing performance and development
• Managing resources to optimize results

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements