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Requisition ID: req6369
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Human Resources
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes

Job Description

• The Human Resources Lead is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the HR function for over 2000 staff and incentive workers across the Nigeria Country Program. The HR Lead will manage the HR team to ensure efficient and high quality staff recruitment, contracts management, orientation, learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, policy and labor law compliance, employee engagement and staff care.
• The position acts as an HR advisor to the Senior Management Team (SMT). The HR Director reports to the Deputy Director of Operations, Nigeria and the Regional HR Director, of West Africa and is a member of the SMT.
• The HR Lead will adapt and implement Global HR initiatives and practices and serve as an advisor to maximize staffing resources and performance, promote a positive organizational culture, minimize risk and ensure economy and efficiency of HR processes and procedures in the service of supporting IRC programs.

Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership and Management:

• Devise and deliver a planned HR approach to attracting, developing, inspiring and retaining the right people, with the right skills to achieve high-quality programmatic outcomes in line with Strategic Action Plans (SAPs).
• As a member of the SMT, determine workforce needs, identify human resource and competency gaps, and devise a development and workforce plan to facilitate nationalization of roles and staff retention.
• Actively participate in proposal design and grants opening and review meetings (GRMs, GOMs) specifically advising on organizational structure, position scoping, demographic/staffing analysis and other inputs critical to ensuring a strong HR foundation to support program quality.
• Lead a collaborative approach to employee engagement, gender equality and staff care strategy and supporting initiatives, drawing on country, regional and HQ inputs and resources.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly strategic HR metrics and analysis to inform SMT and Regional HR decision-making; lead on country program inputs to global HR scorecards and action plans.
• Continually assess and refine recruitment tactics; Develop candidate rosters, actively network and employ innovative, creative recruiting methods to attract and hire the best talent. Proactively position IRC as an Employer Brand of Choice in the country.
• Review and approve job position requests, job descriptions and make recommendations, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Deliver international HR management, including policy, process and employee relations management, with support from Regional HR Director as needed.
• Lead the performance management process with guidance from regional and HQ HR. Create a plan to manage annual and mid-year Performance Check-Ins, conduct training on goal-setting, utilize budgets to organize development activities and work one-on-one with managers and employees to create country wide development plans. Through HR initiatives and actions, support a culture of continuous feedback.
• Participate in budget preparation and provide strategic compensation analysis to drive nationalization and ability to attract high-quality talent. Define and review salary structure, coordinate annual compensation review process and compensation adjustments, consulting with HQ compensation team to align with best practices.
• Manage national benefit plans, communicate updates and conduct information campaigns for national and international staff. Consult with HQ benefits team to align with IRC best practices.
• Devise staff care action plans that elevate morale and support the well-being of staff; create emergency staff care interventions. Consult with Regional HR Director and Global Duty of Care Director to align with IRC best practices.
• Oversee HR administration and ensure 100% compliance with current labor laws; consult and partner with local counsel as needed.
• Lead all employee relations with professional grace with the aim of empowering employees and supervisors to with the tools and resources necessary to resolve conflicts with mutual respect. Act as impartial mediator when necessary. Escalate code of conduct issues, lead or co-lead employee relations investigations and ensure issues are brought to resolution with appropriate follow-up carried out. Partner with and seek counsel from Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU) as needed.
• Advise supervisors in determining appropriate, consistent and judicious disciplinary measures in line with local labor law and global policy.
• Manage any lay-offs or reorganizations in partnership with SMT, supervisors and regional HR to with an emphasis on compliance, due diligence, communications and staff care.
•  Lead exit management to ensure seamless and positive transition for all departing employees.

Staff Performance Management and Development:

• Serve as a model of supervisory excellence; supervise and mentor direct-report HR staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting/refining performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Provide constructive feedback and counsel on career paths and professional development for HR team and IRC staff; foster a culture of continuous learning opportunities.
• Support senior staff to continue to pursue nationalization of senior and management positions.
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model and support healthy work-life balance practices.

Communications:

• Communicate and encourage active practice of the principles of the “IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct” throughout the country program.
• Maintain a healthy and empowering office environment that encourages open, honest and productive communication among IRC staff by delivering employee engagement and communication action plans.
• Maintain and leverage open communications and partnership on projects and shared goals with other HR Leads at the country level, regional HR and HR HQ levels.
• Provide direct support and advise the CD and SMT on staff communications to ensure clear, consistent, timely and transparent communication on matters impacting staff.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s university degree in HR management, International Relations or Development, MBA, Law or related field is preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience as an HR generalist, including recruitment, performance management, complex employee relations, compensation, training and development and HR Administration.
• Minimum 5 years successful staff management experience
• At least 2 years of experience with an international organization or international experience.
• Strategic leadership experience managing an HR function for large budget programs in the INGO sector is strongly preferred.
• Remote management experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• A commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles.
• Receptive to building and maintaining positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
• Resourceful in figuring out how to get things done, seeking opportunities to learn and grow, contributing creative and innovative ideas and serving as a change champion.
• Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment with a sense of urgency and an ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Results-oriented approach to planning and prioritizing HR activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to pursue work/life balance for self and others.
• Proven track-record of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to manage complex HR situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
• Highly collaborative and consultative approach.
• Top-tier written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development in English
• Excellent management, interpersonal, consultative and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to promote harmonious teamwork, in a cross cultural context.
• Very strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is required.
• Analytical ability in creating effective HR solutions while adhering to labor laws;

Language/Travel:

• English language is required;
• Travel: 60% of time spent in Maiduguri office, 30% visiting other Field Offices. International travel for regional conferences, workshops, trainings 2-4 times per year.

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Summary of Responsibilities:

The GBV Prevention Staff   assists the Program Manager/Coordinator with activities of the WPE program specifically in the spectrum of GBV prevention.  The Prevention staff will performs training functions in the camps and host communities in Yobe state.  She/he will help design prevention activities that will improve on program quality. Will take the lead in planning and conducting Trainings on GBV and human rights issues and the monitoring and evaluation of training and sensitization activities.  

The Prevention staff   will take the lead in developing IEC materials that will improve on prevention and response of GBV, collates reports and statistics on trainings and sensitizations conducted in the field and submit to program Manager/Coordinator. She/he   in collaboration with GBV Program Manager/Coordinator, provides technical assistance in relation to prevention activities and prepares standardized training modules.  

 The Capacity Building Assistant further  helps to establish collaborative relationships with collaborating partners, local Partners, local authorities in particular the  SEMA and NEMA, Police,   medical personnel,  all IRC Sectors ,  women groups, and  youth’s groups,  and ensures that trainings are developed to meet their needs and also work with GBV Actors for a coordinated referrals for GBV Survivors.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training:

• Take lead in all GBV training activities.
• In collaboration with IRC Local partners, community mobilizer and case worker plan and conduct prevention activities including but not limited to awareness raising campaigns and community sensitizations.
• Carryout a GBV training needs assessment for WPE staff, IRC sector staff, Partners, Women’s groups, community groups and other community stakeholders.
• In collaboration with community mobilizer, case worker, conduct sensitizations and Trainings to Women’s groups Youth groups, and CBOs on GBV issues.
• Develop and implement prevention strategies.
• Promote the involvement of men and youth in GBV activities.
• Facilitate role-plays regarding gender-based violence
• Ensure pre and post testing are done and documented.
• Seek out new material(s) that will improve training content.                                                                  

PLANNING, COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION

• Design, implement and evaluate quality GBV training in a systematic and consistent manner by establishing GBV training procedures
• With community input, develop community education methods, which may include workshops, drama, games, debates, poster contest, youth clubs, and other creative methods. 
• In collaboration with Community Mobilization Assistant, case worker and local partners, Conduct focus groups and keep detailed documentation about information gathered.  Consider this information in planning and conducting animation, sensitizations and to design IEC materials.
• Ensure that all work is done in accordance with established protocols and within ethical guidelines.
• In collaboration Community Mobilization Assistant, hold weekly meetings with Women’s group’s to discuss issues like women’s rights, decision-making and gender equality.
• Promote women’s active participation in the leadership and decision-making of the community.
• Liaise with IRC local partners, community leaders, government agencies and other appropriate agencies to build support and solicit cooperation and assistance to GBV activities.
• In collaboration with WPE Community Mobilization Assistant, Mothers’ groups, community groups, identify training needs and carryout trainings in a consistent and appropriate manner.
• Also in collaboration with Community Mobilization Assistant, establish, form and train Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group members and also establish Group Discussion Series (DGS) with VSLA members and their spouses or representatives to discuss on household decision making process.
• Collaborate with Community Mobilizers in identifying, Forming and training Engaging Men Through Accountable Practices (EMAP) Facilitators for behavioral and attitudinal change towards ending violence against women and girls and monitoring of their weekly meetings.
• Communicate with the WPE Manager/Coordinator on progress, constraints, and training needs identified and any other matters pertaining to the operations of the GBV Program.
• In collaboration with WPE Staff design an effective and appropriate training strategy, plan of action and project time line.
• Meet with WPE Manager/coordinator on a weekly basis to coordinate work schedules.
• Assist WPE Program Manager/Coordinator in strategic planning to ensure ongoing Programming.

REPORTING:

• Compile and summarize weekly and monthly statistics and narrative reports and submit to Program Manager in a timely manner.
• Attend GBV monthly meetings and other IRC meetings as required by GBV Program Manager.
• Properly file all reports on trainings and meetings conducted.                                                             
• Communicate all obstacles/Problems to WPE Program Manager to discuss for further action to address the obstacles/problems.

FINANCIAL:

• Ensure that all liquidations in a timely manner with relevant supporting documentations.
• Submit all financial request in a timely manner 

MONITORING:

• Follow-up on training/Sensitization/meetings   conducted to ensure implementation of plans. 
• AVOID MAKING FALSE PROMISES TO BENEFICIARIES ON BEHALF OF IRC.
• Carryout work with respect to IRC security concerns, protocols and established policy inclusive of ensuring the safety of IRC beneficiaries from exploitive relationships.
• Ensure working as part of a TEAM AND BE FLEXIBLE

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from a reputable institution.
• Must have working experience in GBV for at least 2 years.
• Previous experience as a trainer, Prefer experience with participatory techniques.
• Must be knowledgeable in using the computer, including word processing programs. 
• Must possess interest and commitment to human rights, gender, gender equality and gender mainstreaming.
• Ability to lead, train, facilitate and motivate other WPE staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner. 
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Must be fluent in Community Language written and spoken English. Fluency in Kanuri will be an added advantage
• Ability to work as a Team and must be flexible.          

Standards of Professional Conduct The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Working Environment

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Sector: Women Protection & Empowerment

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Mubi, Nigeria

SCOPE OF WORK

The WPE Community Mobilization Assistant will be focal point in conducting of all awareness/community education component of IRC WPE programming. This component aims to facilitate a change in attitudes and behaviors that condone and perpetuate Gender-Based Violence: this involves encouraging men and women to reflectively examine gender roles and inequalities in order to support a safer environment for women and girls, and to facilitate gender-inclusive development in the community.  S/he will work with communities to develop and implement plans to improve the safety and security for all individuals in the community. S/he will collaborate and coordinate with other partners to facilitate an effective multi-sectoral approach to addressing GBV.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION , EDUCATION and AWARENESS RAISING                                                             

• Work with the Community Engagement Officer to design the contents and participate in awareness raising activities aimed at promoting changes in attitudes, behaviors and practices regarding gender, gender equality and GBV.
• Identify and strengthen strategies that promotes active community participation in the prevention and response interventions designed to address GBV.
• Play a lead role in the formation of community groups for response, empowerment and prevention activities.
• Work with the WPE Capacity building assistants, Comprehensive Women Center integration officers, Case Worker to facilitate information dissemination and sensitizations sessions to community groups, local partners and Community Based Organizations on GBV issues.
• Promote the involvement of men and youth in GBV activities through EMAP and SASA.
• Utilize participatory methodology and adult education techniques to assist communities in developing community-driven prevention and response plans.
• Mobilize community to form ‘action groups’ for awareness raising and encourage greater self-reliance amongst women in the communities.
• Identify advocacy concerns, Initiate and coordinate advocacy actions
• In collaboration with case worker ensure that women are engaged in psycho social activities at the comprehensive women’s centers, by sharing information on activities being conducted at these safe spaces.
• Identify and train EMAP allies and link them to SASA activities within their communities

 PLANNING, COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION

• In collaboration with WPE Case Management Assistants and Capacity Building Assistants, Women action groups and adolescent girls Groups, identify training needs of local structures including community members and facilitating these training in a consistent and appropriate manner using approved training tools.                      
• Plan and implement safety audit activities in the camps and communities to triangulate protection concerns that may have been overlooked during protection monitoring.                  Liaise with community leaders, government agencies, IRC sectors, Partners to organize training and capacity building activities as the needs may arise.
• Promote women’s active participation in leadership and decision-making positions within their communities.
• In collaboration with the case management officer, case workers and community members conduct FGDs in the camps and communities to identify potential protection risks, and develop sustainable risk reduction strategies to address them.                                                               

 REPORTING and MONITORING 

• Compile and summarize weekly activity data to M&E Officer for monitoring purpose.
• Submit weekly narrative reports to WPE Program manager in a timely manner.
• Communicate all challenges encountered to the Community Engagement Officer, for brainstorming and solution.
• Take note and document all emerging issues observed during program implementation and share back with the Community Engagement Officer for informed program design.
• Follow-up on training, sensitization and meetings conducted to ensure implementation of action plans

FINANCIAL

• In collaboration with other WPE Staff submit monthly activity cash projections for prevention activities in a timely Manner to program manager.
• Ensure that all liquidations are done in a timely manner with relevant supporting   documentations.
• Submit all financial request to program Manager in a timely manner for onward submission to either supply chain or finance.
• Any other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications

• Possess a higher level education in Community Development or a related field
• Previous experience with community mobilization using participatory methodology.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.
• Must be interested and committed to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Gender issues
• Must be fluent in community language, spoken and written English: Fluency in Kanuri will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Word and Excel required.
• Be able to work effectively in unstable, challenging, and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to keenly observe confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work as part of a TEAM.

WORK ENVIRNOMENT:

Security level orange. The situation in Mubi, Adamawa remains unpredictable; there is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

People from Mubi and who speak and understand Hausa and Fulfulde are highly encouraged to apply 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color,   national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.