Job Purpose
The Senior HR & Admin Officer is the team leader of the NCA’s Human Resources and Administration.
Responsible for coordination, support, compliance with the policies, payroll administration and general HR matters concerning NCA and staff.
Responsibilities
Co-ordinate the induction of new staff to the programme
Provide advice, support and information to Staff and Managers on all personnel issues, including: Contracts, Terms and conditions of employment, Policies and procedures, Performance management, Staff welfare, Salaries.
Follow up on comprehensive and constructive performance reviews and probationary period reviews completion on a timely basis.
Conduct de-briefs with staff leaving the programme.
Liaise with relevant supervisors to ensure staff exit procedures are followed, this includes ensuring de-briefs and end of contracts (including end dates, outstanding leave, money and assets owed to programme returned) clearance is finalized.
Contribute to the development and improvement of innovative and flexible personnel policy and practice.
Co-ordinate the induction of National Staff
Liaise with Government agencies on recruitment and statutory regulations
Ensure that national staff are recruited in a timely manner following internal procedures and guidelines
Support managers in the writing of job descriptions, shortlisting and interviews
Participating on interview panel for key positions
Assist Managers in the management of all personnel systems, procedures and regulations.
Ensure that all HR policies and procedures are in compliance with policies, procedures, and requirements.
Ensure that good quality information is provided to staff on contracts, terms and conditions etc.
Oversea the issuing of contracts for all national staff
Be the focal point for all personnel queries regarding national staff.
Liaise with other agencies to ensure compatibility of terms and conditions for national staff
Act as focal point for national staff queries regarding terms and conditions.
Coordinate and oversee administrative sector duties of housekeeping, availability of consumables and utilities are paid
Follow up on contracts to ensure validity and renewals are done in timely fashion
Oversee flight movements and bookings both in the field and Abuja, including accommodation
Official communication to staff on various matters public holidays, information from management, recruitment etc.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree in HR or Public Administration.
Knowledge and understanding of employing international and national staff and setting and national staff terms and conditions.
At least 5 years working experience of working with non-governmental organizations and or in a similar position
Excellent communication skills, able to communicate with sensitivity, discretion and respect for confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships across different groups of people.
Proven adaptability and stamina in demanding situations.
An interest in and ability to grasp the complexity of different HR situations, policies and practice and communicate this well to staff.
Ability to work on your own initiative as well as in collaboration with others.
Fluency in English.
Experience of managing personnel budgets
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with general legal employment concepts
NCA’s Commitments:
NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards and commitments, and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:
Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief
ACT Alliance Code of Conduct
SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
NCA Nigeria Security Plan
NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook
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