Human Resource Officer at Positive Care and Development Foundation - MY NGO JOBS

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – SYSTEMS, COMPLIANCE & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

The Opportunity: Building the Foundation for High-Impact Health Programs

In the critical sector of healthcare and development, the success of life-saving programs is directly reliant on the stability, motivation, and compliance of the people who deliver them. This Human Resource Officer role is profoundly important as it serves as the custodian of organizational culture, ensuring fair employment practices, legal compliance, and high staff performance standards. By professionally managing PCDF’s most vital asset—its personnel—this position provides the essential operational foundation needed to effectively serve children with clubfoot and vulnerable populations across Nigeria.

Job Summary

Positive Care and Development Foundation (PCDF) is seeking a meticulous and professional Human Resource Officer to manage and sustain core HR functions across its national programs. The Officer will be responsible for overseeing the HR lifecycle, including recruitment, performance management, compliance, and employee relations, ensuring all systems align with best practices and Nigerian labor laws.

What Skills Are Needed: Core HR Systems and People Management

Competency	Description
HR Systems & Compliance	Strong technical understanding of comprehensive HR systems, documentation protocols, and Nigerian labor legislation to ensure full organizational compliance.
Performance Management	Expertise in managing the entire performance appraisal cycle, including goal setting, reviews, follow-up on development actions, and linking performance to organizational success.
Confidentiality & Ethics	Impeccable professional ethics, strong organizational skills, and a proven ability to handle sensitive employee data and disciplinary processes with the utmost discretion and fairness.
Staff Engagement & Relations	Excellent communication skills for facilitating effective employee relations, proactively managing conflict resolution, and coordinating staff communication across decentralized program locations.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The Human Resource Officer will manage the complete staff lifecycle, driving compliance and efficiency in HR operations.

1. Recruitment, Onboarding, and Exit Management

Talent Acquisition: Coordinate the full recruitment cycle, including managing job postings, conducting competency-based shortlisting, participating in interviews, and facilitating the final selection process.
Staff Integration: Design and facilitate comprehensive onboarding and orientation programs to ensure new staff are rapidly integrated into PCDF’s culture, policies, and program objectives.
Departure Processing: Expertly manage all staff exit and clearance procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and maintaining accurate records for departing personnel.

2. Performance, Time, and Attendance Management

Appraisal Cycle: Implement and manage the periodic staff performance appraisal system, ensuring timely completion by managers and coordinating follow-up actions related to development and career growth.
Compliance Monitoring: Oversee daily timesheet submissions and attendance management, maintaining vigilance on staff punctuality, adherence to working hours, and overall performance standards.
Leave Administration: Handle all aspects of employee leave administration accurately, managing the digital tracking system and ensuring staff entitlements are correctly calculated and administered.

3. Policy, Compliance, and Staff Relations

Policy Review: Proactively review, update, and disseminate HR policies, staff manuals, and organizational procedures to ensure they remain current, relevant, and fully compliant with national labor laws.
Discipline & Grievance: Support the professional management of employee relations, communication, and conflict resolution; manage and document all disciplinary processes with objectivity and adherence to fair practice protocols.
Records and Reporting: Maintain up-to-date and highly confidential digital and physical staff files, preparing periodic, accurate HR reports for senior management on key metrics, including staff retention and compliance trends.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Education

Minimum of a University Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related social science field.

Certification

Professional Certification in Human Resource Management (e.g., CIPM, HRCI, or equivalent) is considered a strong advantage.

Experience

Proven experience working in a structured HR generalist role, with a strong emphasis on systems management and compliance.
Previous experience or knowledge of the operational environment within a local or international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is desirable.

Skills & Attributes

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail for managing complex documentation and records.
High ethical standards and demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and integrity in all HR matters.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for drafting reports and engaging with diverse staff profiles.

Benefits of Applying

PCDF offers a chance to professionalize its HR backbone, directly supporting its vital health mission:

Competitive Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the required professional experience and responsibilities within the non-profit health sector.
System Development: Opportunity to shape and enhance HR systems and policies for a growing national health NGO.
Impactful Mission: Directly support staff who deliver life-changing care for children with clubfoot and HIV/OVC services across Nigeria.
Professional Growth: Gain broad experience managing HR for a multi-state operational context.

About the Organization (Positive Care and Development Foundation – PCDF)

Positive Care and Development Foundation (PCDF) is a dedicated Nigerian non-profit organization committed to drastically improving access to quality healthcare and promoting inclusive development. While specializing in comprehensive care for children with clubfoot, PCDF also manages impactful programs across vital community health sectors, including HIV/OVC services, health systems strengthening, and community health promotion. PCDF works tirelessly to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized populations across Nigeria receive the essential support and resources needed to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Application Details

Detail	Information
Location	Nigeria (Specific state/Virtual location to be communicated upon selection)
Employment Type	Full-time
Salary Expectation	Competitive
Application Closing Date	Friday, 19th December, 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should compile their CV and a detailed Cover Letter into a single PDF file.

Please submit this single PDF document to the following email address: [email protected]

Crucially, the subject line of the email MUST read exactly as follows: Human Resource Officer – Virtual/Abuja

Tips for Applicants

Emphasize Compliance: In your cover letter, detail your experience in reviewing or updating HR policies to ensure compliance with a specific piece of Nigerian labor legislation.
Detail System Experience: Provide a specific example of how you used an HR system (digital or manual) to manage a key process, such as performance appraisals or timesheet tracking, efficiently.
Use the EXACT Subject Line: Due to the high volume of applications common for NGO roles, ensure the subject line is copied precisely as requested to avoid automated filtering.