Director, HR & Support Services Vacancy at the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS)

Position Title: Director, HR & Support Services.

Job Station: Abuja.

INTRODUCTION :-

Director, HR & Support Services job opportunity is available at Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) for individuals who possess First Degree in Management, Administration, Law, Business or Social Sciences from a reputable institution.

Job Summary

The Director of HR & Support Services will be responsible for the coordination of HR and administrative operations of NRCS and ensuring that the day-to-day affairs of the organization is appropriately managed by developing and implementing policies and processes for Legal, Security, Logistics, HR, ICT and Admin departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

Strategic:

Oversee the planning and forecasting of the society’s workforce requirements, organizational structure and manning levels, in line with overall corporate goals and objectives
Monitor HR and talent strategy that supports NRCS and covers all facets of human resource management activities for the society
Develop and oversee the implementation of annual operating plans of his/her assigned units, i.e. Legal, Security, Logistics, HR, ICT and Admin
Coordinate the establishment of operating policies and procedures, consistent with NRCS policies and objectives, for Administration, Logistics, Human Resources, Security and Legal services.
Ensure that security risk management is embedded across all areas of the NRCS to enable business operations whilst protecting all NRCS volunteers, personnel, assets, and operations.
Participate in the development of long- and short-range strategic objectives, operating plans, policies and budgets for all units under their direction

HR and Admin:

Collaborate with other Directors and Department Heads to assess talent needs, capability gaps and design/develop talent strategy to support the society
Facilitate the recruitment and orientation of newly appointed staff at National Headquarters and in Branches
Ensure that the corporate culture and underlying values for NRCS and drive implementation is properly articulated.
Collaborate with senior management to assess talent needs, capability gaps and design/develop talent strategy to support the society
Serve as an advisor and functional expert regarding key talent strategies and issues, including succession planning, leadership development, employee retention, compensation and benefits etc.
Develop HR and talent strategy that supports NRCS and covers all facets of human resource management activities for NRCS
Oversee the articulation and execution of the NRCS HR strategy, and ensure alignment with the strategy, goals and objectives
Validates periodic reports of the HR function and ensure implementation of improvement recommendations
Prepare and develop monthly, quarterly, annual and key activities reports and share with relevant partners and stakeholders
Undertake regular Assessment of skills of subordinates and develop and train them in order to improve performance.

Logistics:

Ensure that the NRCS has the proper policies and procedures for procurement, warehousing, fleet management and other logistics requirements of the National Society.
Oversee long term procurement planning and demonstrate ownership for the implementation of an operational cost reduction programme including cost tracking practices/methods in order to maintain competitive edge in the market
Ensure that the highest standards of transparency and accountability are enforced in all logistics processes (procurement, warehousing, fleet, etc.) and the control mechanisms are in place to prevent fraud and corruption.
Promote and facilitate proper coordination is done with the rest of the teams, particularly with programmatic areas, to ensure that their logistics needs are met in a timely and quality manner.
Implement and oversee the approved vendor selection and evaluation process and the documentation of Service Level Agreements required for defining relationship with vendors
Oversee adherence of vendors to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Oversee the identification and pursuit of new partnerships and supplier opportunities

Other areas:

Ensure the optimal management of IT resources to optimise performance and enhance the capacity of the NRCS to operate
Ensure that adequate administrative services are provided to the NS and its programs in accordance with appropriate procedures and policies.
Ensure that adequate legal services are provided to the NS and its programs minimizing the legal risk and protecting the integrity of the NRCS.
Ensure that the NRCS has a proper Security Framework in place to protect its volunteers, staff, assets and integrity and that that Security Framework is properly enforced across all programs and branches of the National Society.
In collaboration with the Asst. Coord. for Risk Management, ensure that adequate risk analysis is provided to the Secretary General on all areas under his/her responsibility.
Collaboration and Alliance Management
Share and collaborate with other organization leaders on best practices that improve unit systems and process performance
Identify and build key relationships (partners, community, regulatory, authorities) at levels appropriate to existing strategy and the needs of the organisation

Corporate Performance Management:

Guide organisational decision-making through monitoring of active metrics and management of goals, objectives, budgets, and systems, consistent with NRCS organisational and strategic objectives
Ensure superior execution is cascaded down through the organisation via financial and operational action plans and performance feedback
Continuous assessment of the performance of the NRCS strategy and adapting on-going continuous improvement in operations

Other Duties:

Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Secretary General

Duties applicable to all staff:

Work actively towards the achievement of the society’s goals
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Fundamental Principles and NRCS Statutes

Key Performance Areas:

Reduction in procurement cost
Shared strategy implementation
Quality of proposals and concepts notes developed

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

Qualifications and Experience

First Degree in Management, Administration, Law, Business or Social Sciences from a reputable institution
Postgraduate qualification in Management or Business Administration
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience of which at least 5 years as an executive / C-level in a reputable organisation
Verifiable track record of managing multiple units and personnel
Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organization
Experience in Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement or an International NGO is an added advantage
Experience of facilitating recruitment and on boarding processes
Experience of handling confidential information

Skills and Competencies
Essential:

Knowledge of external and uncontrollable factors influencing NRCS, affecting its performance and strategies e.g. humanitarian and economic needs, social conditions etc.
Ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
An understanding of financial management, people management and the management of other physical resources
Fluency in written and spoken English is required
Excellent judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
Well-honed skills to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
Ability to lead staff across the HQ and branches towards meeting the society’s vision, mission, and goals
Awareness and willingness to respond to stakeholders in order to meet their needs, requirements and expectations
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to persuade others to adopt a specific course of action to achieve desired results
Experience of facilitating recruitment and on boarding processes
Judgement and Decision Making
Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spread sheets, etc.)

Behavioural Competencies:

Capable of communicating analysis and insights effectively, and articulate when communicating
Demonstrated success in relationship building internally and externally with a wide array of stakeholders
Ability to build and protect the reputation of self and society through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
Culturally sensitive, globally minded and show respect to the views and opinions of others
Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Apply Before :-

6th March, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@redcrossnigeria.org with the Position applied for/Name of Applicant, as subject of the email

WHO IS Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS)?

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of the Parliament in 1960 to complement public authorities in humanitarian interventions with the mandate to prevent and alleviate human suffering at times of peace or conflict, and to support individuals and communities to respond effectively to emergencies, without any form of discrimination as to class, gender, race, political opinions or religion.

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