Human Resource Officer (Emergency WASH and MPCA Project) at Relief Rescue Initiative (RRI)

Relief Rescue Initiative (RRI) is a National Non-governmental organization, which is committed and active in community humanitarian and developmental projects with its presence in Borno, Adamawa, Benue, Yobe and Jigawa States. The primary focus of RRI is on improving and alleviating the problems of the less privileged, deprived, vulnerable group and people affected by armed conflicts and other Natural/Man made disasters in their struggle to obtain a life of justice and dignity. Areas of focus include; food security and livelihood, Nutrition, Protection, Education, Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), Metal health, and psychosocial support (MHPSS) achieved through the implementation of projects targeted at the community level especially on the most vulnerable members of the community.

In line with its focus, RRI will be implementing WASH and Multipurpose Cash Assistance in Jigawa States In partnership with IOM-RRF Project. This is aimed at preventing already vulnerable House Holds from falling into starvation, malnutrition and diseases.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Officer (Emergency WASH and MPCA Project)

Location: Jahun, Miga, Kirikasama, Buji and Gwaram LGAs - Jigawa
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3 months
Reporting to: Head of programs
Slot: 1 position

Role and Responsibilities

• The purpose of the Human officer position is the day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. Use actions words such as ensure, implement or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence with RRI policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with RRI policies and the local labour law in all procedures and processes
• Be a focal point person in the recruitment, contracting, induction and placement activities and support field offices in recruitment when needed
• Advice and support line manager in the recruitment and selection processes
• Ensure that all new staffs have filled ID forms and make sure every staff has the organization ID card.
• Follow up the pension forms to be filled; have one copy for personal files; submit the forms to Pension Office; collect pension ID cards from the office; and give the ID card after getting signed by the respective staff
• Ensure that staff records are up to date and filed appropriately
• Prepare internship, incentive and casual staff contracts
• Update the weekly recruitment tracking sheet and share to the concerned staff
• Ensure that incentive and casual staff records are up to date and filed appropriately
• Implement and train staff in RRI Incentive and Causal staff policies and procedures at the office
• Ensure wellbeing and safety of all personnel and implementation of duty of care policy.

Additional Assignments

• Update active staff personnel file as per the organization standard
• Keep recording of the outgoing and incoming HR letters and staff contracts in the individual files
• Scan or photocopy of different HR & Admin documents for softcopy records
• Organize the documentation room properly
• Organize folders with new employees as listed in HR in-processing checklist.
• Check monthly time sheets

Generic Professional Competencies

• B.Sc. Degree in Human Resources Management / Management
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in Human Resourcesin NGO settings
• Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good knowledge of English and Hausa Languages.

Context / Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Wide knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector
• A strong administrative service orientation
• Keen sense of compliance with policy and procedure
• Good employer-employee contract negotiation skills
• Personal conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Basic employee counselling skills
• Highly confidential
• Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communications.

Behavioral competencies:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Relief Rescue Initiative and amongst beneficiaries served by Relief Rescue Initiative.

Compliance& Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Relief Rescue Initiative. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Relief Rescue Initiative and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Gender Equality:

• RRI is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities:

• RRI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics

Safeguarding Statement:

• Relief Rescue Initiative has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and Abuse (including abuse to children) and Discrimination perpetrated by our staff, vendors, suppliers, and their representatives or related personnel.
• They are all expected to adhere strictly to RRI’s safeguarding principles, high standards of conduct, ensuring the safety and dignity of individuals affected by the project.
• We take serious complains and concerns about sexual exploitation and abuse and will not hesitated to enforce disciplinary measures against staff and related personnel found in breach of our policy.

Application Closing Date
Rolling Basis.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Position applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note

• The application will be reviewed on a Rolling Basis to meet project demand, and RRI reserves all the right to hire as soon as suitable candidates are identified. RRI will not be liable for any Application cost and do not request for any cost in submitting applications.
• Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document / PDF, otherwise applications will not be considered.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Application will be reviewed on rolling basis.