National Human Resources and Organizational Development Advisor Job at The SOS Children's Village (NGO)

The SOS Children's Village was established in 1973, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria is an independent, non-governmental, non-political, social development organization that focuses on the development of the orphaned, abandoned and children in need into self supporting and contributing members of the larger society. We strongly believe that a child’s development to his/her full potentials is best realized in a caring family environment.

Our programme interventions are: direct essential services to children of our target group, capacity building and advocacy actions. SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria is an affiliate of SOS Kinderdorf International.

Applications are invited from qualified and committed professionals to fill the position of:

Position Title: National Human Resources and Organizational Development Advisor

Position Summary

• As a member of the (West and Central Africa) Region Human Resources and Organizational Development Network, the National HR & OD Advisor work closely with the national management team in Nigeria to build an effective National HR function in SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, and to support the implementation of HR policies, strategies and good practices.
• S/He also facilities organizational Development (OD) processes aimed at strengthening national associations, including broad development and development of national management team.
• Build an effective HR functions at the national level, ultimately ensuring that all co-wokers are properly recruited, oriented, trained and performance managed, and that fair and consistent employment conditions are established.
• Support the implementation of HR/OD policies, strategies and plans within the country, ensuring global priorities and strategies directions are properly supported.
• Support Organization Development (OD) initiative / National Association (NA) capacity building (‘strong local rooting’) focusing on building management & governance capacity.

Cooperation / Reporting Relationship

• Reports directly to the National Director and cooperates closely with other National Office advisory staff.
• Receives additional technical support and instruction from the Regional HR/OD Advisor, and contributes actively to the Regional HR / OD network.
• Provides close guidance and support to co-wokers in charge of HR within the projects, national director and other senior national staff.

Application Deadline
7th December, 2010

Method of Application
If you meet the above stated requirements, submit your written / online application with a Cover Letter stating your motivation for applying for this position to:

SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria
National Office
35, Ogunmefun Street, Pedro, Palmgrove,
P.O.Box 660 Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria
Email to: [email protected]

SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria is committed to meritocracy and integrity and will not discriminate in recruitment, training and promotion on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, opinions and religious beliefs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No Phone Calls please.