HR & Administration Manager, Nigeria (Abuja)

About the role

NRC Nigeria is looking for a results-driven HR & Administration Manager to lead and strengthen HR and administrative functions across its country programme. The role helps shape and implement the HR strategy, strengthens recruitment, promotes staff development and drives training and capacity-building, keeping HR and administration systems efficient and aligned with NRC standards. It is open to Nigerian nationals only.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of NRC People Management Systems, talent management, learning and development, duty of care and PSEA at country and area office level, and support the Area Manager, Area Support Manager and HR team leads.
• Facilitate staff consultations, town halls and feedback sessions, and monitor employee wellbeing and staff care.
• Work with the Country Management Group on role mapping, position rationalisation and communication of organisational changes.
• Strengthen recruitment processes and ensure robust onboarding plans are in place across country offices.
• Ensure payroll accuracy before transmission to Finance, handle personnel cases according to policy, and act as focal point for Nigeria staff representatives.
• Coordinate office and accommodation management, stationery and utilities with the logistics team, and maintain up-to-date HR and administration files.
• Oversee staff and visitor travel arrangements, including work permits, immigration and visas, and manage service contractors such as cleaners, receptionists, maintenance, local travel agencies, hotels and telecoms.

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification in human resource management, business administration, public administration, organisational development or management studies.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a senior HR manager in a humanitarian or recovery context, including complex and volatile settings.
• Documented results for the position, fluency in English, and knowledge of the Central and West Africa region and Nigeria.
• Experience in a large country programme, building an HR structure, learning and staff development, and staff recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative and team spirit; local language fluency is an added advantage.

What we offer

• Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with possible extension.
• Travel allowance of up to 40%.
• Salary at grade 9 on NRC's Resident/National scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.