Human Resource Assistant Job at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger (ACF), International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Base - Human Resource Assistant
Location: Borno
Position Overview

  • Reporting to the Base Human Resources Officer, the HR Assistant will support the HR Department to ensure that;
  • National staff are recruited, developed and managed in a strategic, proactive manner to ensure the mission’s human resource requirements for programs and support positions
  • National staff benefits, data and information administration are carried out effectively, in close coordination with supervisors/managers and administrators at all bases, to ensure smooth delivery of internal services to employees
  • The management team is supported with all administrative tasks related to both national and international staff

Specific Objectives

  • Provide support to the Base HR Officer in various aspects of the recruitment process
  • Maintain timely and accurate information for all employee
  • Provide administrative support to ensure the timely processing of all international staff’s visas and permits
  • Support the HR team in various aspects of the training and development of staff
  • Provide overall support to the HR Department

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in fields related to HR, Administration and Management preferred; post-secondary diploma plus relevant experience also acceptable

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Experience working in HR and/or administrative support positions, 1+ years
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Approachable, diplomatic, able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment
  • Computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience working for INGOs an asset, particularly health related INGOs
  • Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset (Hausa / Kanuri)
  • Understanding of national labor law and employment norms/practices.


Method of Application

All qualified candidates should send their applications by email to: 
recruitment.ng@acf-international.org

Note

  • To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.
  •  Also note that applications will be processed on "First Come First Served" basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered. 
  • Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered