Norwegian Refugee Council Recruitment 2021/2022 & How to Apply

Job Title: HR Officer

Job Identification: 2264
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Category: Human Resources
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description
Role and Responsibilities:

• The purpose of the HR Officer position is day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. Use actions words such as ensure, implement or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.

Generic Responsibilities (maximum 10):
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan:

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to the plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly:

• Responsible for implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Responsible for managing the NRC people Solution
• Ensure that all recruitments at the Area Level are followed up from start till finish
• Support staff with the tools & procedures for performance management
• responsible for ensuring compliance with Timesheet, Payslips
• Take the lead in vacancy announcements and longlisting of requested positions according to the approved organogram
• Recruiting staff – this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Drafting and management of all Incentive staff contract for the area office
• Providing recruitment support to HR field staff as the need arise
• Support with the Induction and on-boarding of NRC staff
• Implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
• Implementing with line managers HR planning strategies that consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
• Prepare periodic HR reports.
• Provide advice on the incorporation of local labour laws with NRC’s HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, lawyers, Pension Office, Medical insurance company, etc
• Maintain and keep records of all NRC staff timesheet for the Area Office
• Payslip preparation for NRC staff
• Leave administration for area north office
• Any other duty that will be assigned to the position

Critical Interfaces:

• By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• AM, Programme Unit, Support Unit at area level
• HR Manager and Coordinator at country level

Competencies 
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional Competencies:

• These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic Professional Competencies:

• Three (3) years’ experience from working as a HR or Admin, from an Officer level and in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Work experience in the Northeast is a plus.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context / Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• University degree in relevant field
• Knowledge of the context in (North East)
• Knowledge of the local language (Kanuri & Hausa) – will be an added advantage
• Good communication & interpersonal skills is required
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian Labor Law

Behavioral Competencies (maximum 6):

• These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
  • Handling insecure environment
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect

Performance Management:

• The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
  • The Job Description
  • The Work and Development Plan
  • The Mid-term / End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
  • The End-term Performance Review Template
  • The NRC Competency Framework

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2021; by 2:09 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Warehouse Officer

Job Identification: 2299
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Category: Logistics
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values.
• To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and Responsibilities

• The position of Warehouse Officer is based in Maiduguri Area Office. The Warehouse Officer shall be responsible for specific tasks related to receiving, storing and distributing materials and accounting for materials/supplies at the Maiduguri Area Office warehouses.
• Receive materials and supplies, store them in assigned locations and distribute them according to NRC procedures
• Maintain records of all incoming and outgoing materials
• Supervise packing, loading and unloading of all materials

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure that only authorized staff are allowed to enter the warehouse and receive supplies or materials
• Maintains an up-to-date electronic record of all correspondence related to purchasing orders, requisitions and Good Received Notes (GRN) and records.
• Inform suppliers on short supplies and ensures all over/wrongly consigned goods are returned to suppliers.
• Ensure availability of storage space and maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse at all times
• Ensure safety and security of materials
• Prepare monthly stock reports and assist in carrying out periodic physical inventory checks
• Immediately report losses, damages or discrepancies to the Logistics Coordinator
• Ensures correctness of the contents in respect of the purchase order.
• Receives and inspects the physical condition of consignments and scrutinizes relevant documents.
• Inform the Logistics Team lead on the expiry date of consumable items stored at the warehouse.
• Update stock and share it with relevant staff weekly basis
• Arrange truck and labourers for loading and offloading the materials at the warehouse

Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Planning and delivering results
• Handling insecure environments

Professional competencies:

• Experience from working as a Warehouse Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Performance Management:
The employee will be accountable for and evaluated on the responsibilities and the competencies, based on NRC’s Performance Management System. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description
• The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
• The Competency Framework

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Human Resource Officer (Compliance) Nigeria Roving

Job Identification: 2264
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Category: Human Resources
Job Schedule: Full time

Role and Responsibilities

• The purpose of the HR Officer position is day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. Use actions words such as ensure, implement or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.

Generic Responsibilities (max 10)
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly:

• Responsible for implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Responsible for managing the NRC people Solution
• Ensure that all recruitments at the Country Level is followed up from start till finish
• Support staff with the tools & procedures for performance management
• Focal person for Medical Insurance (Enrolment of Employees and Comtract Management)
• responsible for ensuring compliance with Timesheet, Payslips
• Take the lead in vacancy announcements and longlisting of requested positions according to approved organogram

Critical Interfaces:

• By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• AM, Programme Unit, Support Unit at area level
• HR Manager and Coordinator at country level

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• University degree in relevant field
• Knowledge of the context in (North East)
• Knowledge of the local language (Kanuri & Hausa) – will be an added advantage
• Good communication & inter-personal skills is required
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian Labor Law

Generic professional competencies:

• Three (3) years’ experience from working as a HR or Admin, from an Officer level and in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Work experience in the Northeast is a plus.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Competencies  
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional Competencies:

• These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Behavioral competencies (max 6)
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description
• The Work and Development Plan
• The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
• The End-term Performance Review Template
• The NRC Competency Framework

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2021; by 2:09 PM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Logistics Technical Assistant (Mechanic)

Job Identification: 2192
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Logistics
Level: Grade Level 4 Step 1 (Nigerian National)
Reports to: Logistics Coordinator
Duty station: Roving
Travel: 75% travel to other implementing LGA’s
Duration and type of contract: 12 months
Commencement: 1st July, 2021

Job Description

• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015 in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Yola Area Office, Field Offices in Borno and Adamawa states and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Livelihoods & Food Security (LFS); Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education and Camp Management Camp Coordination (CCCM) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• NRC is looking for a Logistics Technical Assistant (Mechanic) for our mission in Nigeria. The purpose of the Logistics Technical Assistant (Mechanic) position is servicing, maintenance and repair of NRC vehicles and other engines according to NRC protocols to ensure that vehicles are in perfect running conditions.
• The Logistics Technical Assistant (Mechanic) reports to the Logistics Coordinator. This position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.

Generic Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function specifically on fleet management.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of NRC vehicles according to the instructions the set schedule and policy
• Cary out timely vehicles services (all types of services -A, B C –  to all vehicles) and test all vehicles after each service and before handing back to its driver
• Keep record of vehicle’s driver remarks on the log sheets, and carry out repairs if needed
• In the case of a breakdown, make a diagnosis, and report for further action on required repairs
• Carry out repair works of other mechanical equipment. Fill in service, repair or vehicle log book
• Support the Fleet Officer in managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out a physical stock inventory, making any orders necessary for renewing the stock, avoiding any shortage and ensuring security stocks
• Be responsible for the equipment and tools, ensuring they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary, keeping the inventory updated
• Support the evaluation of external workshops for eventual sub-contracting as well as light and heavy vehicle renting
• Report to the line manager any problem related to NRC vehicles
• Assist in briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online