Human Resources Assistant at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Location: Borno

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper audit and filing of documents to ensure required documents are collected and maintained in employee files
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function (planning and overseeing employee recognition events)
• Support recruitment process by collecting applications, schedules examination, administering tests, coordinating appointments and background/reference checks, and communicating benefit information
• New employee to the organization by conducting orientation: Ensure all new staff receive necessary induction pack/work support tools, schedule briefing with relevant departments and assist in resolving related Administrative challenges and guidance on SOP’s using the new employee checklist
• Assist in the administration of expat staff information relevant for immigration procedure (visa and permit applications)
• Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human resource information confidential
• Provides clerical support duties to the HR Manager
• Perform any other task reasonably assigned by the HR/Admin. Coordinator

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience from working in a Support Function role in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Relevant university Degree or other educational background combined with relevant professional experience
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa/Kanuri/Fulani) is an added advantage

Personal Qualification:

• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Communicating with impact and respect - All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We Offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: 31st December, 2017 (With possibility of extension)
• Contract Type: Full time (Working Days - 5 days per week)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified Candidate can submit their “application letter, updated CV;s and a copy of valid means of national identification (Driver License, National Passport, Voters Card, National Identity Card) to: [email protected] The title of the position must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

Note

• Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!
• NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment (any applications received after the deadline will not be considered)
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.