JOB PURPOSE The Human Resources Officer will support the work of the Human Resources Unit and assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties in BBC Media Action Nigeria. Duties:
Work closely with various departments and assist line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;
Support office recruitment, this includes:
Assist Managers in developing job descriptions and person specifications,
Assist in preparing job adverts and other recruitment documents;
Assist in planning and organizing interviews
Assist in administering testsJinterviews
Compilation and collation of interview documents
Support in managing and maintaining all staff related issues;
Monitor leave roster and resp.ond timely to requests
Regularly update all staff personnel files
Ensure effective communication with teams
Liaise with Health Insurance Providers and Pension fund administrators and ensure new employees are enlisted in the scheme
Create and maintain a calendar of records of key dates with regard to probationary periods, contract renewals and performance appraisals to ensure that these are attended to in time.
Support the coordination and process of Performance management and improvement.
Maintain the records for annual leave and sickness for all staff; and for attendance as may be required.
Undertake the filing of HR documents
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE
A good first degree in Human Resource Management, Management Sciences, Social Sciences or any other relevant field.
Good experience in a similar role preferably in an INGO environment.
Proven orqanisational, communication and interpersonal skills and be well versed in people management
Ability to work with minimum supervision, take initiative and make sound judgment while maintaining a team players spirit
Ability to multitask and deliver promptly
Good planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills;
Good oral and written communication skills
Good attention to detail.
Tactfulness and discrete when dealing with people and confidential information
Competencies
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job.
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
Analytical Thinking Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component
parts, explore and evaluate them systematically.
Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving andlor development.
Decision Making is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
Planning and Organisation Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
Resilience Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations.
Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Influencing and Persuading
Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others.
Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
Communication The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Managing relationships Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people,
Self Development Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
Note: (A job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics ofthe job, with its principal accountabilities incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance, This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.) Apply to: hrofficer@ng.bbcmediaaction.orgInterested candidates should please send in their application/cover letter with a capability statement stating their capability for the job, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae (word document please) with names and addresses of at least 2 professional referees (including their telepone, fax and email addresses) not later than 30th June, 2015 to the email addresses under the vacant position with the position applied for clearly stated on the application letter. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
hrofficer@ng.bbcmediaaction.orgI
