HR & Administration Manager

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 Global Standards and initiatives at country and area office level (People Management Systems, Talent Management, L&D, duty of care, PSEA).
• Support the Area Manager, Area Support Manager, HR Team Leads and HR Officers in running an effective HR function in area offices.
• Facilitate staff consultations, town halls and feedback sessions, and monitor employee wellbeing and staff care.
• Work with the Chief Management Group on role mapping, position rationalisation and communication of organisational changes.
• Strengthen recruitment processes and ensure accurate payroll before transmission to Finance.
• Handle personnel cases according to guidelines and policies, and act as focal point for Nigeria staff representatives.
• Coordinate office and accommodation management, support the Administration team on operational needs, and maintain up-to-date documentation and filing.
• Oversee staff and visitor travel arrangements, including work permits, immigration and visas.
• Liaise with the logistics team on service contractors and framework agreements (cleaners, receptionist, maintenance, travel agency, hotels, 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, experience in a large country programme and knowledge of the Central and West Africa region and Nigeria.
• Fluency in English; fluency in a local language is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Building an HR structure, learning and staff development, and staff recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork and capacity-building skills.

What we offer

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