Human Resource Assistant at Care Best Initiative (CBI)

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Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a government-registered and recognized Woman-Led and Youth-driven National Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) founded in 2019. Our mission is to save lives, alleviate the suffering of most vulnerable children, adolescents (lower and older), young people, women, and People with Disabilities (PWD); to maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters, among those affected by them; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situation, and to promote their rights in the society. We have implemented various donor and self-funded projects/activities in several areas of humanitarian needs among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities. We are actively present in Northeast (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and Bauchi States) and Northwest (Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi states) Nigeria. CBI employs a multi-sectorial stakeholder-engagement and community-inclusion approach to the implementation of all her programs and activities and is well experienced in advocacy, influencing awareness creation, and behavioural change programming. Our thematic areas of operations cut across sectors like Health (FP, SRH, HIV/AIDS & RI), Education, Nutrition (CMAM, MIYCN), Protection (GBV, Child Protection, GE&I), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Food Security & Livelihood (FSL) among others with the objectives to improve access to basic and reproductive health services, and support distressed families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant

Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Job type: Contractual - Six (6) months
Region: Northwest, Nigeria
Department: Human Resources
Reports to Program Officer
Responsible for: Human Resource duties

Job Purpose

The Human Resource Assistant (HRA) will be responsible for HR duties in the implementation of the ‘Gender-based violence’ project in Gusau of Zamfara State. This position is central to the designing, planning, implementation, and overseeing of all Human Resource related functions in CBI Zamfara State operations.
The HRA will assist the program officer who will be responsible for building capacities of key community own resource persons to facilitate and implement protection activities in the community and institutions (schools and reception centers) to improve Gender-based best practices.
Furthermore, He/she will assist the PC regarding regular updates and the progress of the project staff. Through the strategic implementation of this project, he/she will directly work to contribute to the execution of CBI’s overall mission and strategic plan goals for 2023

Job Description / Principal Accountabilities

Project Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation
Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
Schedule meetings, interviews, and HR events and maintain agendas.
Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
Assist in the Processing of payroll.
Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices
Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
Maintain calendars of the HR management team.
Assist with perfomance management procedures.
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs. The employee could be requested to perform other tasks as his/her line manager may judge necessary.

Job Holder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

University Degree in a relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health). Masters will be an added advantage
Minimum of 2 years working experience, ideally in an INGO or well-acknowledged NGO, having experience working with government partners and project fund/grant management.
Experience in all aspects of project management, possession of an HR Certification will be an added advantage.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

Ability to observe and understand cultural and social contexts and reflect the understandings in programming
Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills working with cross-cultural and multi-diverse teams
Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships
Standards of Professional Conduct especially on integrity, service, and accountability
Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
Strong community engagement and facilitation skills
Ability to infuse positive energy into the team
Attention to detail, keen at following procedures and meeting deadlines

Key Behaviors:

Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
Social and receptive (active listener).
Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Willingness to undertake extensive field trips within the PCO working area.
High degree of integrity.
Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
Proactive and ready to take initiative.

Key Relationships (excluding own line manager and staff)
Internal:

Program Coordinator/State Coordinator
Finance and Support Services team
Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, PDA, MEAL, finance, PPA)

External:

Partners
Consultants
Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
Government agencies
Community leaders/CBOs

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as a single PDF document to: [email protected] using "HR Assistant Zamfara 2023" as the subject of the email.
Or
Click here to apply online

Application Deadline 26th April, 2023.

Note

Only applications submitted online will be reviewed
Only one application email should be submitted as multiple submissions will be tantamount to automatic disqualification
The deadline for submissions is 26 April 2023 (11.59 PM), However, applications submitted before this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis
By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CBI ZERO Tolerance to:
- Fraud
- Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse, and Child Abuse
Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
Care Best Initiative (CBI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply