HR Lead (NGO / Gender-Based Violence)

About the role

The client is a youth-led social enterprise working against sexual and gender-based violence, offering prevention mechanisms and psychosocial support to survivors. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Lead, HR cultivates a values-driven, inclusive and effective work culture and provides strategic leadership in human resources, organisational culture, talent acquisition and retention, employee well-being and daily operations. The role is full time and hybrid, based in Lagos.

Key responsibilities

• Lead talent strategy: recruitment, onboarding, learning and development and performance management.
• Drive initiatives that build organisational culture, psychological safety and staff morale.
• Oversee HR policies, labour law compliance, compensation frameworks and exit procedures.
• Implement practices supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and opportunities across teams.
• Ensure smooth daily operations: asset management, facilities, vendor relationships, logistics and technology infrastructure.
• Supervise operations and develop staff capacity through mentorship and systems development.
• Work closely with the Executive Director on organisational development and workforce planning.

Required profile

• Master's degree in HR Management, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIPM or SHRM required.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR and operations experience, including 3 years in a leadership role within a nonprofit.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution, team development and change management.
• Sound understanding of Nigerian labour laws, ethics and nonprofit operations.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal, mediation and coaching skills.
• Leadership and talent management.

What we offer

• 20 paid leave days per year included in monthly compensation (excluding public holidays).
• Medical insurance and pension contributions.

Candidates apply by sending their CV to the recruiter with the subject line MPCST-25.