Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Reports to: Head of Operations
Supervises: Human Resource Assistant
Job Summary
- The Human Resources Officer is responsible for implementing HR policies, managing employee relations, supporting recruitment, and ensuring compliance with labour laws and donor regulations.
- The position supports staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and HR record management, contributing to a positive, productive, and compliant work environment at CDHI.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Staffing:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes — job posting, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding — prepare employment contracts and offer letters, and maintain accurate, up-to-date job descriptions across all positions.
HR Administration & Record Management:
- Maintain accurate and confidential staff records, including employment history, leave, training, and performance evaluations, and support processing of payroll by providing accurate HR data to the finance unit.
Employee Relations & Welfare:
- Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries and staff concerns, promote a healthy and respectful workplace culture, support staff welfare and benefits administration, and address employee grievances professionally.
Performance Management & Capacity Building:
- Support implementation of performance appraisal systems, guide supervisors and staff on performance improvement processes, and identify training needs to inform annual capacity-building plans.
Compliance & Policy Implementation:
- Ensure HR policies are implemented consistently and updated in line with Nigerian labor laws and donor standards, and support internal and external audits with HR-related documentation and responses.
Safeguarding & Accountability:
- Ensure staff compliance with CDHI’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, and Child Protection Policies, and promote a workplace culture that prevents exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field (CIPM certification is an advantage).
Experience:
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant HR experience, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded organization.
Technical Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, HR best practices, and recruitment procedures, with experience managing staff benefits, contracts, and performance systems.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal Communication and conflict resolution skills.
- A high level of confidentiality Integrity.
- Professionalism and excellent computer skills, especially MS Excel and HR software/tools.
Language & Context:
Fluency in English:
- knowledge of local languages (Hausa, Kanuri, Fulfulde) is an added advantage. Willingness to travel occasionally to field offices and project sites.
Core Competencies:
- Confidentiality and ethical conduct.
- Staff relationship management and conflict resolution.
- Organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Gender sensitivity and inclusion mindset.
- Accountability and teamwork, with strong documentation and reporting skills.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA):
- Actively promote PSEA standards within CDHI and amongst beneficiaries served by the organization, ensuring zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by supervisors.
Compliance & Ethics:
- Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout CDHI.
- Maintain a clear understanding of CDHI’s and donor compliance and ethics standards as applicable to the position, and adhere to those standards.
- Conduct all work with the highest level of integrity.
Application Closing Date
20th September, 2026.
How to Apply
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