New Incentives is a US-based nonprofit committed to implementing health-related cash transfer programs to save lives in developing countries. Operating in Nigeria, New Incentives gives pregnant women with at-risk pregnancies conditional cash transfers, which encourage them to follow medical advice and treatment so that their children are born healthy.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 2 – 5 years
- Location: Nigeria
- Job Field: Human Resources / HR , NGO/Non-Profit
Responsibilities
- Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks
- Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
- Review job description, post jobs on breezy.hr and other relevant platforms, especially social media.
- Monitor due dates to ensure no deadlines are not exceeded or extend due dates when necessary.
- Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospect for new positions.
- Screen resumes and CVs and manage job candidates throughout the hiring process, from interview preparation to final-offer negotiation.
- Compiling interview questions and conducting interviews with shortlisted candidates.
- Maintain a record of candidates including active and passive job opening, successful and unsuccessful candidates.
- Documenting processes and fostering good relationships with potential candidates and past applicants.
- Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
- Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, and the needs of the organization.
- Perform analysis of Staffing Review, turnover rate and anticipate future employment needs
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
Education and Work Experience Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or related field
- Masters in Human Resources is preferred.
- At least 2 – 5 years in a Human Resources position (general function).
- Three or more years of experience in recruitment or human resources
- Two or more years prior experience working for a non-profit, charitable organization, NGO or (I)NGO is an asset.
Skills and Competencies Requirement
- Preference will be provided to candidates already based in our states of operation as indicated in the application form. Otherwise, applicants must be willing to relocate to those states.
- Good professional networks and contacts in North West or East Nigeria and ability to leverage these networks for recruitment.
- Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR
- Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)
- Ability to travel when required
- Experience in developing recruitment strategy
- Desire to grow professionally with networking and ongoing training opportunities
- Detail-oriented and diligent professional.
- Effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize tasks.
- Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multiethnic environment.
- Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time and to work under pressure.
- Critical thinker and possess a problem-solving attitude.
- Very good communication and writing skills in English, Hausa and dialects (verbal and written).
- Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, internet browsers, smartphones and ICT in general.
- The candidate should be willing to use Google Doc, Google Sheet and Google Slides.
- Advanced knowledge of productivity software, database management, and internet search methods
- Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.
Language Requirement
- Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading and writing) is required
- Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an asset
