NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM). With a workforce of 370 staff and a presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State) and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC can respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.

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 Monguno, 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 and passionate Human Resources and Administration Coordinator to join our team in Yola, Adamawa State. The Human Resources and Administration Coordinator will support the Area office by ensuring high quality and cost-effective support to programme/project implementation strategy, ensure compliance within the designated Plan of Action for the HR & Administration strategy for the NRC Yola office.

Generic responsibilities 

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings

Specific responsibilities

• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and the national labor law in all processes and procedures
• Advice in personnel conflicts/processes when relevant
• Coordinate staff recruitment and exits, introductions, trainings, staff benefits schemes etc.
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, lawyers etc.
• Ensure accuracy of staff salaries and prepare staff payroll every month computing the Taxes and pensions.
• Ensure that staff records in all offices in the area are up to date and filed appropriately in the HR personnel file archive
• Transparently manage the HRMIS/Agresso HR Database. Input employee details, allocate resource numbers and continuously update to ensure the staff establishment is accurate for payroll and reporting purposes for North region and report it to AM and CO HR on regular basis

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organization Development, Organization psychology or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions in INGO
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, or employee relations is an advantage
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Nigeria
• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with staff in course of work.
• Medium proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Internet Explorer.
• Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience with start-up, exit or similar experiences

What’s in it for you? 

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Learn on the job: NRC’s collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Additional Information: 

Duty Stations: Yola, Adamawa State. Nigeria

Duration of contract: 12 months.

Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC’s grading structure.

Reporting line: Area Support Manager

Travel:  30%

This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply. 

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements