Recent Vacancies at the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) for HR Managers, 29th March, 2017
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is the process of
scaling up and emergency programme in Nigeria focusing on responding to
the huge humanitarian needs and challenges in the North East of
Nigeria. Nigeria’s northeast is currently experiencing a significant
humanitarian crisis, which has
been the result of the ongoing-armed
conflict between Boko Haram, the Nigerian military and the
Multi-National Task Force in the north-east.
DRC operations will initially focus on Borno and Adamawa States where
DRC focus on meeting the basic needs (protection, WASH, food security
and shelter) of urban caseloads and displacement camps, as well as
establishing access to affected areas that have opened in recent months.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: HR Manager
Location: Yola
About the Job
- The role advises management on strategic HR issues, and leads
and coordinates the implementation of HR activities throughout the
country, in line with DRC’s global and regional HR policies and
procedures.
- The position is the senior-most HR function in the country.
- You will report to the Country Director and coordinate work
planning and activities closely with the Regional HR Manager for West
Africa and/or the International HR Team in HQ.
- You will have a dotted-line supervision role for all national staff with HR responsibilities.
- You will ensure the proper set-up and staffing of the HR function to deliver effective services to managers.
In particular, you will have the following responsibilities:
- People planning: advise management on planning to ensure proper
forecasting of staff needs (profiles, numbers, etc.), and succession
planning.
- Recruitment: implement global/regional recruitment guidelines,
lead recruitment for select positions (discussed and agreed with
Regional HR Manager and management), ensure systems are in place for
onboarding of new staff
- Performance: support managers to implement probation period
management feedback and annual appraisals, implementing global and
regional guidelines. Advise managers to deal effectively with poor
performance. Escalate cases, as necessary, to HQ (contract owners for
expats).
- Contract management, compensation and benefits: Ensure
compliance with local labor laws and creation of national HR manual that
is compliant with local law and DRC rules and regulations. Implement
regional payroll system within country. Ensure contract management
procedures in place for national staff.
- Compliance: Monitor compliance with global and regional HR
policies and procedures, and report non-compliance to management, and
Regional HR Manager.
- Development: Support and advise management on development
opportunities for expatriate and national staff, in line with global and
regional guidelines.
- Well-Being: Ensure tailoring and implementation of global and
regional well-being guidelines and policies for R&R, staff housing
and working conditions.
- Disciplinary Measures: In case of misconduct ensure that an
appropriate response is defined and that it will be based on an
investigation clarifying responsibility and reason for misconduct.
About You
- At least 3 years of experience in HR management, out of which at least 1 in international position;
- At least 1 year experience working with an international humanitarian or development organization; preferably in the field.
- Experience in working in complex, fast-changing and volatile contexts;
- Excellent management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a
demonstrated ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a
cross cultural context;
- Proven ability to plan long-term, organized priorities and work
under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation
and professional grace;
- Demonstrable strategic HR experience (global workforce planning, development of HR processes);
- Highly collaborative and able to establish positive working
relationships with senior level management and all other stakeholders to
maximize cooperation and productivity;
- Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Desirable:
- Experience working in Nigeria and/or West Africa.
- Knowledge of Nigeria Labour Law and Legal Framework.
All employees should master DRC's core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
We Offer
- Contract length: 1 year
- Level: A14
- Designation of Duty Station: The position is based in Abuja,
Nigeria, with travel expected within the country (around 30%). This is
an unaccompanied position within a non-family duty station.
Salary
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates
Note
- All applicants must send a Cover letter and an updated CV's (no
longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this
vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.
- If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact: [email protected]
- Due to the need for rapid deployment interviews are expected to
take place throughout the recruitment period. DRC reserves the right
to offer the position to a suitable candidate even before the closing
date.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply