Organization Overview

NI-ABAE is an evidence-based organization that aims to provide incentives to increase childhood vaccination rates and save lives in the most cost-effective way. While caregivers and infants remain our top priority, our operations are guided by accountability, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Officer will be assisting the HR Manager in recruitment, employee relations management, staff benefits administration, staff compensation, staff performance management, and training. The ideal candidate should be someone with at least 3 years experience in Human Resources, very diligent, detailed, and process oriented with some understanding of legal and logistics processes. The candidate should be residing in North West Nigeria. Excellent communication skills, a learning mindset, and ability to adapt quickly managing HR systems are essential to succeed in this role.

Job Responsibilities and Tasks

Education and Work Experience Requirement

• BSc or BA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent
• At least 2 - 5 years in a Human Resources general function.
• 1 - 2 years prior experience working for a non-profit, charitable organization, NGO or (I)NGO is a plus
• Priority will be given to candidates residing in the states where the position is advertised.

Skills and Competencies Requirement

• Preferably a candidate already based in the target locations.
• Detail-oriented and diligent professional
• Process-oriented with some understanding of legal and logistics processes
• Good networks and contacts in North West Nigeria and ability to leverage for recruitment
• Good organizational skills, effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize tasks
• Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in multicultural and multiethnic environments
• Proven managerial and/or leadership skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in short periods and to work under pressure.
• Critical thinker and possess a problem-solving attitude
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Very good communication and writing skills, English, Hausa and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, internet browsers, smartphones, and ICT in general. The candidate should be willing to use Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure

Language Requirement

• Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Hausa, Nupe and/or other commonly spoken Languages in target locations (conversation and reading) is an advantage.