FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Associate Director, Human Resources
Requisition: 2018201248
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Basic Function
- Assist the Country Director in the development and implementation of FHI 360 Nigeria’s HR strategy.
- Lead the Human Resources (HR) Team in functional areas including job specification, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compensation, HRIS, and staff development including training.
- Provide technical direction and oversight on compliance of state offices on HR matters.
Qualifications and Requirements
- BS/BA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs. Or
- MS/MA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience with at least 3 years in international development programs.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
- Professional certification / qualification in a recognized HR body is required.
- Experience and good working knowledge of USAID regulations is an advantage.
- HR experience in the not-for-profit sector is an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use judgment on sensitive HR matters.
- Working knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Nigerian labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to FHI 360 Nigeria.
- Familiarity with multiple program (i.e. donor) regulations on HR, including recruitment, remuneration, severance etc.
- Ability to manage HR in an international environment with Nigerian and US/TCN expatriate employees.
- Working knowledge of USAID regulations and practices.
- Ability to execute detail-oriented work rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.
- High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to intervene with senior staff with diplomacy and firmness.
- Working knowledge of relevant office software packages and any specialized HR packages.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direction, oversight, and interpretation of HR-related policies and procedures that guide the day- to-day operations of FHI 360 Nigeria country office.
- Provide overall leadership and guidance of HR team to ensure day-to-day operations of HR-related functions are addressed in a timely, efficient, and proactive manner.
- Provide regular briefings to management on HR matters, including the status of recruitment, training, leave balances, staff turnover, etc;
- Participate in decision making on matters related to human resources; Identify synergies and solutions for the management of staff gaps and vacancies to optimize the use of existing personnel.
- Collaborate with HQ HR Partner to create FHI 360 HR best practices and FHI 360 HR global standards. Stakeholders include HR Partner, compensation, HRIS, recruitment, and business units.
- Provide technical assistance and monitoring to state offices in the administration of their HR functions.
- Oversee recruitment process, both internal and external for all FHI 360 Nigeria appointments to ensure optimal effectiveness, transparency and accountability. Ensure compliance with FHI 360 policies, by all hiring managers and interviewers.
- Work with hiring managers in planning and implementing recruitment, orientation, benefits etc. to the required policies and procedures.
- Work closely with finance team on appropriate coding and charging of staff to program funding sources.
- Initiate, develop, and implement organizational HR programs and strategies.
- Contribute to the development and editing of policies and procedures; review and recommend updates to policy manual as required.
- Oversee the management of and review periodically contracts for services provided to FHI 360 employees, e.g. medical insurance etc.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor the HR team, to include assigning of responsibilities, conducting performance reviews, assessing and identifying development opportunities that strengthens HR’s role in the organization.
- Participate in annual staff planning process for programs and budgets and advise CO leadership on related HR issues, e.g. skills gaps, training needs, over or under staffing, etc.
- Maintain a thorough awareness of developments in labor laws and legislations and advise management accordingly. Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor code and applicable laws.
- Create and maintain process and procedures for building and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of data in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with FHI 360 HR colleagues in multiple locations including State offices and Headquarters.
- Act as a resource for expatriate staff and liaison as appropriate with HQ HR when necessary; areas include relocation and onboarding of the expatriate in country.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:
Core benefits:
- Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Group life and AD&D insurance
- Health savings account
- Long-term disability
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Dependent life insurance
- Business travel insurance
- Supplemental personal accident insurance
- Supplemental disability
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Pension plan
Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):
- Public transportation program
- On-site fitness center
- Local credit union membership
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
- Bicycle subsidy
- Legal assistance plan
- Pet insurance
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: The above job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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