HR and Administration Manager EFInA - Nigeria

HR and Administration Manager

EFInA - Nigeria

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Job description

The Human Resources and Administration Manager will ensure that EFInA has the appropriate level of human resources (in terms of capability, quality and experience) to achieve its strategic objectives. He/she will actively support EFInA to meet its short, medium and long term goals through the effective delivery of highly efficient HR, administrative and logistical support.

This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Develop and implement a human resources plan which includes strategies for staff development and retention

·        Manage recruitment, induction and orientation processes to ensure EFInA has staff with the right skills, experience and values required to achieve its objectives

·        Maintain in-depth knowledge of labour regulations in Nigeria and ensure that all EFInA’s staff policies comply

·        Manage the annual job planning process and assist Line Managers in the appraisal process

·        Prepare annual staff development plans, source appropriate training, and provide on-going capacity development opportunities for all staff

·        Support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop a learning culture in EFInA, through the sharing of best practices and successes between different parts of the organisation

·        Recommend and implement new HR-related systems and automate all HR-related processes

·        Oversee the logistical and administrative support for all EFInA events

·        Manage the updating, filing, storage and security of all HR related documents and information

·        Oversee the work of the Office Manager

HOW TO APPLY

For a full role description and required qualifications and experience, please visit www.efina.org.ng/careers

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to efina@creativemetier.com by 31 May 2014, ensuring that you state which role you are applying for and where you saw this advertisement.

Desired Skills and Experience

This role demands an individual who can translate EFInA’s strategic objectives into operational HR plans. The HR and Administration Manager will have the organisational, time management and problem-solving skills to implement and regularly revise these plans to ensure that all HR and administration policies are monitored and continuously improved and that they meet EFInA’s needs. He/she will possess excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to engage productively with all levels of staff to foster an enabling and positive work environment. He/she will also be able to network with relevant legal and HR institutions to keep ahead of regulatory changes and standard best practices, and maintain relationships with other key external stakeholders.

This role presents an opportunity for an experienced HR Manager who is passionate about the contribution that EFInA is making to driving economic growth and reducing poverty in Nigeria, and who can operate effectively in a dynamic and fluid working environment.

Essential:

·        Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management or Personnel Management, or any related discipline from a reputable institution

·        Minimum of ten years’ work experience with at least seven years at a senior level in a large private sector organisation with international operations

·        Minimum of seven years’ direct experience in the management of HR functions

·        Professional qualification in Personnel Management or Human Resource Management

·        Demonstrated experience working in a complex or pioneering environment and in facilitating change management

·        Successful track record of HR management across multiple functions, with evidence of consistent results

·        Experience developing and implementing HR strategies and plans

·        Experience developing and implementing HR processes, such as staff handbooks, employee surveys, performance evaluations, employee inductions, etc.

·        Leadership and supervision experience

·        Commitment to the financial inclusion agenda

About this company

Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is a leading financial sector development organisation working to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria. Established in late 2007, EFInA’s vision is to be the leader in facilitating an all-inclusive and growth-promoting financial system. EFInA is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

EFInA is seeking to recruit dynamic, strategic, and committed individuals to newly defined roles to build on its current achievements and accelerate the impact of financial inclusion in Nigeria. EFInA is a rapidly growing organisation with considerable influence in the financial sector. Employment with EFInA offers an exceptional and challenging opportunity for the right candidate.