Technical Adviser: Human Resources/Administration/Workforce Development G7 at British High Commission

This position's primary responsibility is to work with the Nigeria Country Lead/Senior Public Health Advisor and the Human Resource and Administration Heads at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to deliver on UK HSA’s and NCDC’s shared objectives for our collaboration on human resources, administration and workforce capacity building and strengthening.

The post-holder will provide expert HR/Admin/Workforce advice  to the NCDC and other relevant government Ministries/Departments/Agencies to ensure a holistic approach to improving IHR compliance which addresses priority HR/Admin/Workforce needs.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Leading the development and driving the implementation of relevant HR and Employee Relations and Workforce policies and strategies that take account of existing employment legislation, in collaboration with UK Workforce colleagues
• Working with UK based workforce colleagues, NCDC Directorates, senior management and their teams to ensure that workforce requirements are identified, with support planned and delivered in a timely manner supported by a good understanding of NCDC mission and strategy, as well as business plans
• Supporting the management of the HR interface with management, line managers and staff, providing advice and support on employee relations processes such as grievance, disciplinary, fair treatment and absence management procedures.
• Developing in collaboration with UK-based workforce development colleagues the people management capabilities of line managers facilitating opportunities that will help equip them with the knowledge and skills to handle staff management responsibilities in line with NCDC’s strategic direction
• Developing and actively supporting the delivery of organisational development interventions that support effective and efficient operational delivery
• Working in partnership with the Director of Administration and wider HR Team to develop interventions to address the leadership and management agenda within NCDC that promote cultural change and supports appropriate behaviours and values
• Supporting the management and improvement of the efficiency of Support Services and ensuring effective business management. This will include business planning and performance reporting, risk management, business continuity, change management, sustainable practices, HR processes for staff, and health and safety.
• Supporting the delivery of a workforce development strategy for NCDC, including ensuring sufficient resourcing for the work of staff, staff development and succession planning.
• Providing operational advice and support to NCDC DG and others for effective programme delivery.
• Taking a significant role in organisation wide long-term planning, including initiatives geared toward operational excellence, including development of long-range forecasts and maintenance of long-range organisational delivery plans.
• Ensure compliance with planning and reporting practice required for the IHR S_P project including achievement of project plans, milestones and evaluation

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Graduate / postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject or an equivalent level of relevant experience (Public Administration, Personnel Management, Human Resource Management, etc.)
• Experience of drafting HR/Admin policies
• Experience of devising, implementing and delivering HR/Workforce development projects within/across organisations
• Experience in an organisation with complex stakeholder interactions
• Experience of organising and managing organisational development initiatives
• A positive, resilient, flexible and adaptable “can-do” attitude that can see way through challenges
• Knowledge of, and a keen interest in the public sector and context in Nigeria
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience of business planning development, monitoring and reporting on performance
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to nurture relationships, network and work in effective partnerships with complex stakeholders
• Innovative – ability to find solutions to challenging problems
• High level of organisational skills - able to organise, plan, prioritise and deal with conflicting demands and pressures in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style, with ability to understand differing perspectives
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  
• Experience of partnership working - linking with staff across varied organisational functions to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment
• Experience of managing projects with multiple partners
• Experience of leading change management

Required behaviours  

• Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Working Together, Developing Self and Others