International Rescue Committee (IRC) recruitment Job Vacancy

The
International Rescue Committee (IRC), one of the world’s largest humanitarian
agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction
support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42
countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative
partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women’s
empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC
assists people from harm to home.

We
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job
Title: Human
Resources Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Scope Of Work

The
HR Coordinator will be providing technical support and capacity building
for HR team across field sites and will be working closely with Senior HR
Manager to facilitate the development of a highly effective, strategic HR
function in the country that ensures the country program has the
structure, culture and talent needed to deliver HR services effectively.
This
position reports directly to the Deputy Director for Operations.

Responsibilities

Work
with Senior HR Manager to ensue staff understand and apply HR best
practices and IRC policy, and engaging staff to foster and implement a
creative and productive workplace that actively promotes learning and
staff development.
Assess
capacity of HR staff across IRC offices in Nigeria in their ability to
appropriately and adequately manage all HR issues and work with Senior
Manager to conduct training to address the gab.
Work
with Senior HR Manager to update orientation/onboarding materials for new
staff orientation and conduct training for all HR staff to carry out
orientations effectively.
Work
with Senior HR Manager to conduct training sessions specifically aimed at
compliance, transparent recruitment process, contract management, HR
reporting, staff personnel files management and effective orientation.
Serve
as a mentor for and build the capacity of HR team to ensure sustainable
and reliable HR services in all field offices.
Ensure
standardization of HR forms across offices and ensure use and sharing of
best practices between field locations.
The
candidate will ensure smooth transition of HR Coordinator responsibilities
outlined above to the Senior HR Manager.
Review
contracts, employee data & records, leave administration and
compliance to HR policies and procedures and work with Senior HR Manager
to conduct training aimed at all HR staff.
Review
all personnel files and related HR documents country wide and work with
Senior HR Manager to ensure all files are up to date and in compliance
with IRC policy.
Work
with Senior HR Manager to develop and execute capacity building plan aimed
at Human Resources staff across IRC Nigeria to enable them deliver timely
and accurate HR services.
Support
and provide guidance to Senior HR Manager and HR staff to effectively
implement Performance Management Program and link it to staff
development/capacity building and training.
Perform
other tasks as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications
Education:

Master
degree or equivalent education

Experience:

8
years of progressive HR professional experience with a minimum of 5 years
as a head of HR department or equivalent experience
Demonstrated
success as an HR generalist supporting employee groups of 200+ employees
in multiple locations within the country required.
Demonstrated
ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced.
Aptitude
for problem solving and decision making needed
Superb
written and verbal communication skills required.
Capable
of managing conflict and conflicting views.
Good
knowledge of HRIS systems and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Demonstrated
success in supporting senior management and building relationships.
Broad
knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational
planning, organization development, employee relations, and training and
development
Strong
collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills

Specific
Security Situation/Housing

Abuja
is security phase 3 (Orange) so the HR Coordinator will be expected to
respect the various security protocols in place in country. Phase 4
requires clear contingency planning in place with staff prepared should
hibernation or evacuation be called.
A
government curfew exists and remains 9pm to 6am, meaning expatriate staff
have to be at the hotel/guesthouse in Maiduguri no later than 8:00pm.
There
is one shared guesthouses in Maiduguri with similar accommodation
available in the other field offices.