Peace Restoration and Integral Global Development Initiative (PRIDE) is a Non-Profit National Organization, born out of passion for the well-being of the vulnerable women and children in the Nigerian society, especially in the NE Nigeria. With special interest in reducing suffering in the society in times of crisis. This crisis may be as a result of conflict or natural disaster. The organization is currently focusing its attention on the NE Nigeria. With special emphasis on the BAY (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe) State. Nigeria is a developing country as a result, there numerous challenges associated with this stage of developmental process…
Job Title: HR/Admin Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Employment Type: Volunteers
Role Purpose
- The role holder will be responsible for the provision and management of effective HR and administrative services in the Maiduguri office.
- The Human Resource and Administration Officer will contribute to ensuring that PRIDE’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to PRIDE Quality Standards and endeavours to implement effective administration systems.
Key Areas of Accountability
Recruitment:
- Receive applications from prospective candidates and maintain an applicant database.
- Develop a standard induction pack and maintain an induction schedule for new staff
- Participate in panels as well as in the short listing and interviewing as well as negotiating offers for prospective staff
- Participate in the planning and facilitation of Inductions for new hires within PRIDE in Nigeria on a monthly basis.
Representation:
- Assist HR Manager in developing and maintaining contacts with other key NGOs players to undertake a regular review of their terms and conditions of their salary structures
- Assist with the analysis of HR needs of a programme and look for sustainable solutions. Provide a generalist HR service to managers across a full range of HR issues
Human Resource Management:
- Assist the Human Resource Manager in the development of annual needs for development / training through the formal performance review process
- Identify training courses and their costs and maintain a list of available courses
- Research training opportunities as prioritised or as requested by supervisors
- Provide support to supervisors to arrange training opportunities for staff
- Preparation of consultancy contracts for national consultants as well as keeping an updated and accessible database of consultants in line with acceptable PRIDE procedures.
Administration and Office Management:
- Management of Office facilities and travel for the Country operations
- Ensure PRIDE office is adequately equipped with sufficient levels of supplies (consumables, stationery, equipment) etc, is fully functioning and fit for purpose to enable all staff to operate with maximum efficiency
- Oversee the maintenance of the office premises/residences, furniture, fittings and all equipment in a fully functioning state
- Pro-actively identify potential problems affecting staff, proposing solutions and working to put them in place
- Develop, manage, and oversee effective relationships with service providers suppliers, landlords, etc, ensuring transparency and value for money
- Manage and supervise the Administrative and Office Assistants
- Liaise with the Programme Operations to ensure that shared office support functions run smoothly, and resources are used efficiently and effectively
- Ensure compliance with PRIDE Quality Standards, Policies and Guidelines
Travel, Logistics & Events:
- Oversee the management for all travel, business visas, and accommodation for visitors, consultants, and staff on official PRIDE business. Ensure that travel is on schedule and cost effective and that visits to Programmes occur with a minimum of disruption and downtime
- Ensure that meetings and conferences are effectively managed ensuring value for money and transparency in all the processes.
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent in relevant field.
Experience and Skills:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resources and Administration role in a corporate or National or INGO environment
- Proven ability to provide high level support to management teams
- Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that including complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
- Experience of managing and developing teams
- Experience of setting up and maintaining management information systems and office systems
- Experience of effective budget development and management
- Experience of negotiating service contracts and ensuring value for money
- Excellent communication skills in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people
- Excellent organisational skills and a track record of consistently prioritising delivering on time
- A high level of computer literacy
- Good judgement, initiative and problem solving ability
- Commitment to PRIDE’s mission and values.
Desirable:
- Staff & Performance Management
- Willing and able to travel around the state as needed.
- Experience working with a diverse team
- Experience working in Emergencies.
Behaviours (Values in Practice):
Accountability:
- Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
- High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
- Holds self and others accountable
Ambition:
- Creating best-in-class EA function
- Future-orientated, thinks pro-actively
Collaboration:
- Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Designing more effective admin systems
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
Application Closing Date
13 March 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- We consider equality for all to be a fundamental human right.
- We actively promote diversity and inclusion, while condemning all types of unlawful and unjust discrimination based on age, disability, gender and sexual orientation.’
- Interested applicants should apply via the application link above, fill out an online recruitment form, and upload a one-page Application Letter, along with a CV, the
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an Interview.
