Heartland Alliance International Latest Jobs Vacancies

Heartland
Alliance International – Nigeria, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty and a
services based human rights organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and
abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety.
It provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of health, housing,
jobs and justice – and leads state and national policy efforts, which target
lasting change for individuals and society.

We
are currently recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job
Title: Human
Resources Officer
Location: Country Office, Abuja

Job
Description/Responsibilities

The
Human Resources officer will under the supervision of the Human Resources
Manager coordinate human resources practices and objectives in the
organization that will provide an employee oriented, high performance
culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards,
goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior
workforce
The
position holder will oversee employee relations and issues; provide
support regarding compensation and benefits; manage recruitment activities;
update and monitor policies and procedures; manage various people- related
projects and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
and procedures.

Minimum
Qualifications/Requirements

Degree
in Social Sciences, Humanities or Business Administration, HR Management
or relevant field
4-5
years post NYSC experience in Human Resources Administration
Knowledge
of human resource principles, techniques and procedures as well as
strategies to assess and resolve human resource issues
Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a
wide range of individuals’
Ability
to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned
judgment in a timely fashion.
Committing
to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication
Proven
experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a
diplomatic and professional manner.
Candidates
must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the
promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
Candidates
must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and
accepting manner.

Job
Title: IT
Manager
Location: Country Office, Abuja

Job
Description/Responsibilities

The
incumbent will Identify and plan for future needs; develop and disseminate
best practices
Manages
the establishment and implementation of software development and
customization projects, ensuring process is driven by user needs and works
closely with the Strategic Information Management function to provide
seamless IT service delivery across the organization
Plan,
develop and implement ICT budgets, work programme and spending plan:
obtain competitive prices from suppliers where appropriate, to ensure cost
effectiveness
Coordinate
the organization’s software development activities
Allocate
and distribute IT resources organization wide with regard to critical
resource requirements of various units
Provide
guidance to the systems, programming, and operation staff in the solution
of hardware and software related problems.

Minimum
Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or a related field;
Experience in managing an Information Technology operation is required
4-6
years cognate work experience, 2 years of which must have been supervising
technical staff in a reputable organization/Institution
Thorough
knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new
systems and enhancements to existing information systems
Thorough
knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data
communications and information systems hardware and software
Ability
to gather and analyze facts draws conclusions, define problems, and
suggest solutions.
Ability
to gather and analyze facts draws conclusions, define problems, and
suggest solutions.
Candidates
must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the
promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
Candidates
must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and
accepting manner.

Job
Title: Laboratory
Technical Assistant
Location: Lagos

Job
Description

Working
closely with the state Laboratory Scientist, incumbent assists with the
provision of technical support in the delivery of high quality laboratory
services to Heartland Alliance International- Nigeria One Stop Shop.

Minimum
Qualifications/Requirements

Diploma
in Medical Laboratory Technician
Valid
practicing license as Medical Laboratory Technician is mandatory
2
years’ experience in a practical setting
Knowledge
and experience in design, implementation and management of laboratory
services in HIV/AIDS program an asset
Medium-
level computer skills in MS Excel, Access and Office
Registration
with the Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria an advantage.
Candidates
must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the
promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
Candidates
must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and
accepting manner.

Job
Title: Driver
Locations: FCT, Lagos, Benue, Cross Rivers, Rivers, Nasarawa and Akwa Ibom

Job
Description

Incumbent
provides reliable and secure driving services to the project team
Ensures
proper use of vehicle and ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned
vehicle
Transports
program items with due regard to time schedules.
Assist
passengers to load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, goods or
supplies.
Logs
official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing,
etc.
Maintain
assigned office vehicle, checks oils, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.,
performs minor, repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that
vehicles are kept clean
Takes
suitable precautions for the security of vehicle and its contents when
left unattended,
Ensures
that vehicle is properly kept (in the garage or on the secured car park)
during non-working hours
Ensures
that all rules, regulations and local requirements are adhered to
Projects
a professional company image through interaction, appearance and attitude
Performs
other related duties as required.

Minimum
Qualifications/Requirements

WASC/GCE
“O” Level Certificate
Valid
Driver’s license
Minimum
3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of
driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
Experience
in driving various makes of cars and transmission type an asset,
Ability
to read and understand the essential meaning of a wide variety of written
material including program guidelines, manuals and instructions;
Knowledge
of security issues, vehicle safety and control Systems.
Ability
to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms;
Excellent
interpersonal and oral communication skills
Remains
calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Must
satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if required)
Ability
to write and communicate in English.
Candidates
must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the
promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
Candidates
must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and
accepting manner.

How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and committed to working
with vulnerable and marginalized groups should send a one-page Cover letter, CV
(not exceeding 3 pages) with 3 professional references (name, company, email
and phone number) to: Ng-Recruitment@heartlandalliance.org

Note

The
subject of the email should be the applicants Full Name, Position Title
and Location applied for e.g. Rose Gold, Human Resources Officer, Abuja
Heartland
Alliance International does not provide relocation allowance.
Applications
that do not meet the above specification will be rejected.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.