Human Resource Assistant at Chabash Development and Health Initiative

Location: Michika, Madagali - Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to HR transactions and processes. Prepare, type, photocopy, and scan employment-related documentation, such as employment contracts, termination letters, salary technical adjustments letters, materials for staff learning and development events, etc.
• Own the orientation program, running regular sessions throughout the year, regularly evaluate and make improvements to orientation and on-boarding processes for new hire, rehires and transfers.
• Work with the Finance and Admin team on work tool procurement process for new hires and replacement for existing hires
• Provide comprehensive and timely information, clerical, and administrative assistance to meet specific HR service needs that support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.
• Provide responsive and high-quality service to employees with requests on personnel administration and clerical issues.
• Provide support to recruitment process: collecting applications, greeting candidates, setting up tests and interviews, Bridger check, etc.
• Collecting application, process advance payment and ensure all requests are as per the stated guidelines.
• Compile documentation and data perform data entry and data verification on personnel administration transactions (e.g., leave balances, staff attendance, etc.).
• Support maintenance of personnel files, compiling and updating employee records (hard and soft copies)
• Contribute to coordinating logistical arrangements for staff events, such as staff retreats, staff learning and development events (workshops, training), orientations, welcome/farewell parties

Position Requirements

• The HR Assistant WILL be based in Michika.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Development Studies, Social Science, International Studies, Public Administration, or experience in related area
• Master’s degree in relevant fields; human resource management, public administration, development studies and other related fields will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative management experience, preferably with an international/national NGO.
• Prior experience in supervising staff in a structured work environment
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
• Must have excellent research and facilitation skills
• Excellent people skills.
• Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy, and tact
• Excellent knowledge of computer software – MS Office and Excel especially.
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be committed to Action the CDHI’s mission, values, and policies.