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.

• Supervision of the Cook/cleaners
• Recruiting staff – this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Provide information to staff, supervisors and staff on human resource and work related issues.
• Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
• Implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
• Implementing with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
• Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staffs.
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, lawyers, Pension Office, etc
• Prepare periodic HR reports.
• Monthly stock reporting and stock count of Items in the HR/Admin store
• Preparation of ID cards and documentation of new staff
• Leave administration.
• Induction and Onboarding of newly recruited NRC staff and keeping Appropriate records

Competencies  

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Good university degree from a reputable university
• Professional degree would be an added advantage
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English both written and verbal
• High level competence in computer skills (Microsoft office Applications)

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