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Regional Human Resources Manager Needed at RTI International
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.
The Regional HR Manager is responsible for the implementation of HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services and management of HR programs. Interpretation and application of HR policies; rules and regulations; facilitation of internal procedures and process solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The Regional HR Manager promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale. He/she is to support formulation of solid HR strategies for Africa Region and supports the implementation of project human resources initiatives to attract, develop, motivate and retain the most suitable talent for the projects and facilitate a successful performance management program.
Essential Duties:
Provide operational HR support to project HR teams and project leadership while supporting the HR planning process for effective HR programing in the region
Lead HR programs for designated projects in areas of; Learning and Development, HR Change Management, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management and any other HR initiatives for the Africa Region.
Review and approve Employment Administration requests in Service Now, GEMs and any other HRIS for designated country’s/projects/assignments. Backs up the Regional HR Team as needed.
Coordinate project recruitment and serve as the Start Up specialist for new projects in the region; assist with the development of Job Descriptions, posting, responding to applicants, short listing, interviewing and complete the full cycle of recruitment and selection. Setting up robust HR programs for all new projects.
Work in concert with the Regional Director of Human Resource on all aspects of HR Management in the region; including mobilizing HR capacity support to projects and also setting HR strategic priorities in the region.
Support the Regional HR Director in coordinating regional activities such as due diligence, performance management, comp and benefit reviews, HRIS projects, HR assessments, capacity building, training, etc.
Serves as advisor to the Project HRMs and Project Directors on HR technical, organizational
and management level issues for projects in assigned countries in the region
Review, disseminate and ensure full compliance of HR policy guidelines and country employee handbooks, benefit summaries, salary scales etc. and ensures they are in tandem with local labor laws, USAID rules and regulations, RTI policies, values, ethics, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control framework and proper functioning of the HR policy framework.
Provide oversight and direct support to project HR staff in the management and administration of HR activities including recruitment, orientation, compensation, benefits and performance management, employee relations etc in designated countries
Drive innovation and a focus on continuous improvement for HR programs in the region as a valued member of the Africa HR team and RTI HR organization
Completes special projects and performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Educations:
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years’ related experience; MA degree and 9 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Below are skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of this job.
Working knowledge of and experience in international, regional and national HR.
Working knowledge of and experience in local labor and employment laws and legal resources.
Familiarity with international development systems and policies.
Ability to prioritize issues and make recommendations to policies.
High degree of professionalism and discretion; culturally astute.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, project staff, and clients.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships
Must be proficient in French (both spoken and written); additional languages beyond French a plus.Must be detail oriented and highly organized. Able to support and respond to the needs of the project HR teams as quickly as possible to enable consistent project service delivery
Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Must have strong negotiation skills
Must exhibit a flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment and a matrix organization which requires the ability to meet unexpected demands.
Ability to work independently as well as perform in matrix organization.
Must possess strong computer skills: ability to work with Microsoft Office product suite and HR systems.
Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups and perspectives.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a multi-tasking environment.
Location in Africa (TBD) (based on selected candidate’s home of residence in Africa)
Must have the ability and willingness to travel outside country of residence, up to 40%
Compensation (salary and benefits) will be determined based on the resident country’s local national scheme.
To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to www.rti.org/job17068 . Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Operations Officer, Abuja
Overview
The Operations Officer assists in the office administration and logistics of the MSH. The Operations Officer is responsible for ensuring that the operational and administrative functions support the timely and effective implementation of the project’s technical scope of work.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance to FAA on a daily basis as requested on how best they go about their duties and responsibilities.
- Follow-up with contractors to ensure proper service and maintenance of Generators, Photocopier, AC’s, etc is carried out in timely fashion.
- Liaise with Security & Guards contractors to ensure an external supervisory visit on security guards is conducted periodically.
- Liaise with field offices on needs, issues and activities upon which they are treated as they emanate.
- Provide and ensure logistics guidance for delivery of items to field offices and facilities as the case may be.
- Liaise with Inventory Officer to ensure tagging and branding of MSH assets is conducted.
- Assist in procurement, clarifying specifications, analyzing quotations, and seeking for approval, ensuring purchases are made according to approved specification, price, quantity and quality inclusive.
- Liaise with Abuja office staff (IT, Finance, Operations, Transport & Logistics & technical) in sorting out identified needs as soon as possible.
- Liaise with FAA’s to ensure the remittance of maintenance logs upon which specific instructions are rectified to forestall breakdown.
- Follow-up on contractors to ensure about-to-expire agreements are renewed in a timely manner.
- Prepare monthly progress report which seeks to point out closed, outstanding and new issues for all field offices.
- Follow-up with FAO’s, FAA’s technical staff in resolving issues as they come up.
- Communicate pressing issues to supervisor for technical assistance and further directives.
- Supervise the office administration and logistics in the absence of the Field Finance & Operations Manager.
- Ensure with the Transportation Officer the proper use, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, such as generators, vehicles, communication, computer units and peripherals, video and audio equipment, other office equipment, and air conditioners and heaters.
- Support the management of the motor pool and dispatch team, and of its international and domestic air travel arrangements and approvals.
- Ensure that temporary duty visitors are received/accompanied at/to the airport, have safe and adequate transportation and accommodations during their stay.
- Support all local and regional purchases as per defined threshold, and maintain tracking and documentation systems that will facilitate future processing, payment and audit requirements.
- Maintain rigorous operations ensuring that systems are in place for the proper receipt, rotation and control of program’s materials.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by any staff.
Qualifications
- University degree preferred.
- Significant office management experience.
- Experience managing USAID-funded activities and thorough knowledge of applicable regulations and requirements, preferred.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients and consultants.
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience
- Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Expert skills in Excel Spreadsheets, QuickBooks or similar accounting software, as well as Word; comfortable in a Windows PC environment.
Application Deadline: 8th May, 2016
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Zamfara State
Overview
The success of the PRO-ACT project depends largely on accurate, complete and timely reporting of achievements to PEPFAR/USAID. Achievement of set targets is of utmost importance. Hence, the objective of the M&E Specialist position is to provide technical leadership in the roll-out of LMS-ACT M&E plan in the states integrating it with other health systems and generating strategic data for program management, reporting and documentation of best practices.
Management responsibility
- Spearheading the roll-out of PRO-ACT M&E plan in line with PEPFAR and national reporting requirements
- Member of the State Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance
- Provide technical input in the development of an integrated State PRO-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams.
- Take lead in the implementation of PRO-ACT state M&E plan and reporting formats for PEPFAR indicators and targets in collaboration with the State Team, Advisors and Directors
- Establish system for flow of information from service-delivery points to the PRO-ACT central data base and ensure timely M&E technical support to all implementing health facilities.
- Take lead in building the capacity of health units’ M&E staff and relevant health and community workers in collection, summarization, analysis and presentation of M&E data.
- Manage the roll-out of the project M&E data quality assurance system including quarterly data quality audits.
- Assist the STL to coordinate the establishment/strengthening of one state M&E system that informs policy and practice.
- Ensure state-of-the art database management practice at the state.
- Analyze M&E data on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and flag action areas to the project management.
- Work with LMS-ACT management to document and publish best practices.
Supervision: Works independently and reports to the State Team Leader.
Decision Making: : Working within project strategy and policy guidelines, makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them.
Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within project, and is responsible for program data generation and management.
Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility assigned assets in the program.
Responsibility over Staff: M&E Officers
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with focus on monitoring and evaluation and/or Biostatistics.
- At least 2 years hand-on-experience in monitoring and evaluation with very good analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills.
- Significant experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems 2 years of which spent working with NGOs in an African setting.
- Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills.
- Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications.
- Significant experience working in HIV/AIDS programs in Nigeria.
- Familiarity with PEPFAR reporting systems highly desirable, particularly for HIV Counseling and Testing, prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, ART, palliative care, and OVC desirable
- Excellent writing skills, oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
Application Deadline: 8th May, 2016
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Kebbi State
Overview
The success of the PRO-ACT project depends largely on accurate, complete and timely reporting of achievements to PEPFAR/USAID. Achievement of set targets is of utmost importance. Hence, the objective of the M&E Specialist position is to provide technical leadership in the roll-out of LMS-ACT M&E plan in the states integrating it with other health systems and generating strategic data for program management, reporting and documentation of best practices.
Management responsibility
- Spearheading the roll-out of PRO-ACT M&E plan in line with PEPFAR and national reporting requirements
- Member of the State Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide technical input in the development of an integrated State PRO-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams.
- Take lead in the implementation of PRO-ACT state M&E plan and reporting formats for PEPFAR indicators and targets in collaboration with the State Team, Advisors and Directors
- Establish system for flow of information from service-delivery points to the PRO-ACT central data base and ensure timely M&E technical support to all implementing health facilities.
- Take lead in building the capacity of health units’ M&E staff and relevant health and community workers in collection, summarization, analysis and presentation of M&E data.
- Manage the roll-out of the project M&E data quality assurance system including quarterly data quality audits.
- Assist the STL to coordinate the establishment/strengthening of one state M&E system that informs policy and practice.
- Ensure state-of-the art database management practice at the state.
- Analyze M&E data on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and flag action areas to the project management.
- Work with LMS-ACT management to document and publish best practices.
Supervision: Works independently and reports to the State Team Leader.
Decision Making: : Working within project strategy and policy guidelines, makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them.
Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within project, and is responsible for program data generation and management.
Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility assigned assets in the program.
Responsibility over Staff: M&E Officers
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with focus on monitoring and evaluation and/or Biostatistics.
- At least 2 years hand-on-experience in monitoring and evaluation with very good analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills.
- Significant experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems 2 years of which spent working with NGOs in an African setting.
- Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills.
- Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications.
- Significant experience working in HIV/AIDS programs in Nigeria.
- Familiarity with PEPFAR reporting systems highly desirable, particularly for HIV Counseling and Testing, prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, ART, palliative care, and OVC desirable
- Excellent writing skills, oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
Application Deadline: 8th May, 2016
Holborn Academy is a new British Curriculum School, in Wuse II, Abuja, currently seeking professionals who are motivated and energetic and wish to be part of a unique school. The school is an Early Years and Primary School, which opens in September, 2016.
Academic and support staff are needed to cover the following positions:
Academic Staff – Minimum of BSc in Education and a deep knowledge of core subject; Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a private school for teachers and 2 years for assistants; Graduates with an NCE or PGD in Education with a minimum of 5 years experience are encouraged to apply; Computer literate.
- REF EH 1 – Early Year’s Coordinator
- REF EH 2 – Primary Teacher, Maths Specialist
- REF EH 3 – Early Years Teachers
- REF EH 4 – Teaching Assistants
- REF EH 5 – Nigerian Language Teachers (Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa)
- REF EH 6 – Foreign Language Teachers (French and Mandarin)
- REF EH 7 – Religious Studies Teachers (IRK and CRK)
- REF EH 8 – P.E. Teacher with Life Saving Certificate
- REF EH 9 – SENCO Co-Ordinator
Administrators – Minimum of BSc for AH 1 and 2; Computer literate; Minimum of 4 years work experience in an educational establishment preferred.
- REF AH 1 – Business Development Manager
- REF AH 2 – Office Manager
- REF AH 3 – Customer Service Officer / Receptionist
- REF AH 4 – Facilities Manager
Support / Catering Staff – Minimum of 3 years work experience; Cleaners, kitchen assistants and gardeners must possess minimum of SSCE; Chefs must possess a minimum certificate in catering.
- REF SH 1 – School Nurse
- REF SH 2 – Chef
- REF SH 3 – Gardener (PT)
- REF SH 4 – Kitchen Assistant
- REF SH 5 – Cleaners
To Apply: Please email CV in Microsoft word format, with a covering letter addressed to ‘The Head, Selection Team’, to admin@holbornacademy.com, within 2 weeks from today. Please include the relevant job title and reference.
Public Health Services and Solutions (PHSS) is seeking application for State Team Leader (STL) for an anticipated 2016 Health Facility Survey in Nigeria.
Must have MBBS or MPH or Masters in Social Sciences. One state team leader per state in 36 states; Must be origin of state and working in the state and know the local language and terrain. Familiarity with Nigerian health System.
Please visit www.thephss.org to Apply and also mention the state you are applying for.
Talentstone exciting financial services opportunities
Our client is a financial sector non-governmental body. It seeks to support increased access to financial services by making the market for financial services work better for the poor, and by improving regulation in Nigeria.
To view some of our open positions, please click on any of the position titles below:
| Position Title | Practice | Status |
| Digital Financial Services Platform Manager | Banking / Finance | Live |
| PMU – Technical Advisor | Business Management | Live |
| PMU – Project Manager | Banking / Finance | Live |
| Communication & Reporting Manager | Business Management | Live |
All positions are located in Abuja, Nigeria.
Candidates must be willing to relocate. Relocation will be covered by the client. Compensation This position attracts a competitive compensation and benefits packages. The position is for a 2-year initial contract period, renewable subject to the project’s life cycle and per candidates’ performances.
Application To apply, download a pre-interview questionnaire on this link and send the completed questionnaire with a copy of your updated resume in Microsoft Word format to research@talentstonefinance.com cc: hello@talentstoneafrica.com quoting the Job Title and Reference Code for the position in the subject.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up till 09 May 2016. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
A reputable security services company requires urgently person to fill the following position:
- Security Supervisor / Admin – First degree (BSc or HND); must be an industrial security professional with at least 5 years experience; Have military / paramilitary background.
Interested applicants should forward his/her application to: The Managing Director, Security Consultant Services, 33 Emina Crescent, Off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos.
Vega Distributors Wanted Nationwide to distribute The Vega brand of can food products: Sardines, Tin Tomatoes & Mackerel in Tomato Sauce.
Interested prospects must have the following: A registered limited liability company or Ventures; Letter of interest; Verifiable business location & channel distribution; 6 months bank account statement; Evidence of transaction for the past 3 years.
Documents should be sent to: CITYWHEELS TRADING COMPANY LTD, 90b Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos State. info@citywheelstrading.com
01-2913112, 2934329; Mr Adeolu – 08182222639; Tolu – 09080920525
A forward looking Pharmaceutical Company based in Lagos urgently seeks the services of suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:
- A Customer Development Officer
- Sales Representatives
Candidates must be graduates; have in-depth knowledge of the position applied for; have business development skills. Candidates should forward CV to info@kch.com.ng or infokchh@gmail.com
Evans Therapeutics Limited, a subsidiary of Evans Medical PLC requires the services of qualified, result-oriented, competent and self-driven individuals to fill the position of a MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE in various locations across the country.
Minimum of B.Pharmacy with evidence of NYSC certificate, candidates with less than 6 months to complete their NYSC will be considered for interview; previous experience as a medical representative is not essential as adequate training will be provided; successful candidates will be required to work in any part of the country.
To Apply: Candidates should send their applications and CVs within 2 weeks from today to career@evansmedicalplc.com, stating their Qualification, Age, Mobile Phone Number, and other relevant details.
