Our vision Since 1993, as the second French NGO, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. Our values Independent, private and nonprofit, French NGO ACTED (operating...
In light of the displacement in the north-eastern part of Nigeria, ACTED has set up an office in Maiduguri to respond to the humanitarian needs. ACTED is therefore looking for a HR/Admin Assistant to support its mission in Maiduguri.
About the job
The Administration/Human Resource Assistant will support the HR/Admin Officer who is responsible for ACTED Administration and Human resources (staff management, recruitments, filing and training organization in his/her area of intervention. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Responsibilities
Administration/Liaison
Draft/prepare all administrative letters in Area level;
Prepare all Administrative Documents such as internal notes, regulation, memos etc;
Follow & Prepare letters/documents in order to solve all ACTED requirement with governmental offices and NGOs in area level;
Ensure compliance of ACTED to legal requirements of the area of intervention;
Management of ACTED premises lease & ensure contract are updated and renewed for each premises;
Manage the guests in GH and set regular follow up/management regarding payment with Finance.
Human Resources Management
National Staff:
Management of national staff;
Management of public holidays & keeping informed all bases/staff (national/International).
Control & checking attendance sheet of staff and arrangement of monthly (Titanic) report for salary payments;
Ensure all staff (national & international) have comprehensive ToRs;
Follow up of staff appraisal form with relevant department managers;
Management of Award and or disciplinary action to staff as per ACTED HR Manual after approval of Area Coordinator
Management/Follow up of staff leaves, provide necessary forms for staff, while needed;
Follow up of ACTED HR standards templates in line with ACTED HR Manual/internal regulations
Update and maintain Area office Organization Chart in accordance to the size of program (new staff, new dept. & new projects)
International Staff:
Manage the presence of ACTED International staff in Area GH and communicate with logistic dept. to provide necessary requirements (food, bed clothes, towels, kitchen hygiene materials etc)
Supervise the work of Cook/Cleaners in Office and GH;
Titanic Follow up
Titanic Monthly Report Follow up:
Staff list/Staff Changes report to be sent to Capital HR dept. not later than 20th of each month;
Staff Costs report to be sent to Capital HR dept. not later than 25th of each month
Titanic report consolidation/approved reports to be received from Capital HR dept. for salary payment not later than 28th of each month;
Titanic report signed hard copy & Titanic support documents to be sent to Capital HR dept. not later than 1st week of N+ month;
Review and update the national staff grade, salary & position to be in accordance with country approved salary grid;
About you
All employees should master ACTED's core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Essential
Experience in Humanitarian Organization in security complex area.
An understanding of humanitarian/civil society issues in the country and the region.
1-2 years working experience, in the field of Human resource and admin is required
University degree or advanced training/ course in Business Administration, sociology, social work, international affairs, humanitarian or related field
Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
Desirable
Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
ACTED considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Deadline: 4.01.2019. CVs will be review on rolling bases.
Due to the large numbers of expected applicants ACTED will only inform shortlisted candidate. We apologise for the inconvenience. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
For general information about ACTED, please consult: www.acted.org
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