Administration and Human Resources Assistant at Life at Best Development Initiative

We are neutral, independent and impartial Non -governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to provide massive protection and response to protect children, young persons, women and the vulnerable in armed conflicts.

Experience2 – 3 years
Location Borno

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The purpose of the assignment is to provide professional administrative and HR support to Yobe, MMC field office under the leadership of the HR & Admin Officer. The Admin/HR Assistant will provide administrative/HR support for the effective implementation of activities in Yobe and MMC. The job holder will also undertake other support duties.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

General Administration: 

  • Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
  • Assist in recruitment efforts, including posting job openings and scheduling interviews
  • Coordinate onboarding and orientation sessions for new hires
  • Prepare HR documents such as employment contracts and new hire guides
  • Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration
  • Answer employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits
  • Support employee engagement and LABDI-wide events
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and LABDI policies
  • Disseminate formal communications to staff as directed by Line Manager
  • Ensure that meeting rooms for receiving guest and staff are kept clean and usage managed.  
  • Take minutes of the weekly staff meeting
  •  as directed by Line Manager. Prepare meeting agendas, track actions and key dates.
  • Provide support to the Team Leader including diary and inbox management, arranging meetings, dealing with enquiries as requested.
  • Carry out the filing of relevant materials and documents.
  • Supervises Office Assistants and or cleaners to ensure office premises/guest houses and environs are clean and well maintained.
  • Ensure required cleaning items and toiletries are always available.
  • Ensure compliance with LABDI Quality Standards, Global policies and Guidelines.
  • Ensure the staff movement board is well maintained and up to date.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Line Manager.

Travel Arrangement:

  • Support in coordinating requests from programme team members/visiting staff for local flight and hotel booking.

Other responsibilities:

The post holder may carry out other duties in addition to, or instead of those outlined above which may reasonably be required from time to time, to assist HR & Admin and  by providing cover when any of the colleagues are on leave or because of increased level of Field Office activities.

Ensure timely retirement. 

Human Resources:

  • Support in maintaining personnel filing system in both soft and hard for HR/Admin department
  • Assist the HR Officer with conducting recruitment for volunteers across thematic programmes.
  • Follow-up with Head Office and Field HR focal persons on recruitment documents 
  • Responsible for maintaining all recruitment documentation in line with LABDI guideline
  • Track probation and prepare confirmation letters as required.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant LABDI policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, Global anti-harassment policy, fraud policy, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE                                                                

Administrative & General Skills

  • Level of Education – HND/B.Sc. in social LABDIences/relevant field of studies.
  • Minimum of two-years relevant work experience.
  • Must have NYSC discharge certificate/exemption certificate.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills, with proven administrative skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a constantly changing environment, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
  • Ability to manage time and diary.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal communication; fluent in English.
  • Understand the local language is a plus.
  • Strong teamwork, with the ability to support colleagues and request support as and when required.
  • Commitment to LABDI mission, vision and values.
  • Computer literate and knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Life at Best Development Initiative on docs.google.com to apply

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