Director, Human Resources and Administration at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 20 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.

We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to Inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Director, Human Resources and Administration

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• As a member of the Nigeria Senior Management Team (SMT) the Director of HR & Administration shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO).
• He/she is accountable to the Country Director for government relationships and the provision of effective HR and administrative services in both emergencies and development programming contexts.

Ass member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:

• Leadership of the Nigeria Country Office;
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors;
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs;
• Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs;
• Ensure the Nigeria Country Office complies with all Save the Children strategy, policies and procedures, essential standards, legal context

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree/MBA in Human Resources or Business Administration;
• Minimum of 10 years of management experience in a corporate or an I/NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies;
• Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities;
• Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff;
• Competent level skills in HRIS, IT applications, particularly MS Office;
• A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children;
• Experience of exposure to developing countries and Nigeria in particular.

Application Closing Date
4th January, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statements to: [email protected] explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note:

• Please note that Individuals who have previously applied for this position need not re-apply
• Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.