National Human Resource and Organisational Development Manager

SOS Children's Villages International SOS Children's Villages was established in 1973, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, an affiliate of SOS Children's Villages International/SOS Kinderdorf International is an independent, international non-governmental, non-political, social development organization that focuses on the development of the orphaned, abandoned and children in need into self supporting and contributing members of the larger society. We strongly believe that a child’s development to his/her full potentials is best realized in a caring family environment. We work for giving a loving home to children in need.Closing date: 20 Mar 2011
Location: Nigeria - Lagos
Position Summary

• As a member of the (West and Central Africa) Region Human Resources and Organizational Development Network, the National HR & OD Advisor work closely with the national management team in Nigeria to build an effective National HR function in SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, and to support the implementation of HR policies, strategies and good practices.
• S/He also facilities organizational Development (OD) processes aimed at strengthening national associations, including broad development and development of national management team.
• Build an effective HR functions at the national level, ultimately ensuring that all co-wokers are properly recruited, oriented, trained and performance managed, and that fair and consistent employment conditions are established.
• Support the implementation of HR/OD policies, strategies and plans within the country, ensuring global priorities and strategies directions are properly supported.
• Support Organization Development (OD) initiative / National Association (NA) capacity building (‘strong local rooting’) focusing on building management & governance capacity.

Cooperation / Reporting Relationship
• Reports to the National Director and cooperates closely with other National Office advisory staff.
• Receives additional technical support and instruction from the Regional HR/OD Advisor, and contributes actively to the Regional HR / OD network.
• Provides close guidance and support to co-workers in charge of HR within the projects, national director and other senior national staff.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate

University degree in Business Administration, with specialization in HR or Personnel Management.
Three years of professional work experience in the field of HR or personnel administration. Work experience in an international organization is desirable.
Membership of Professional HR and Personnel Management Institute

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Demonstrates good skills and relevant knowledge in own area.
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
Sets self clearly defined tasks in line objectives set by the line manage.
Makes people feel at ease and builds good working relationships with them.
Has good Connections with the various Government Agencies and knows the workings of labour and personnel law and regulations in Nigeria

If you meet the above stated requirements, email your applicationpack containing the Cover Letter stating your motivation for applying for this position along with your resume to:

The National Director
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria
National Office
35, Ogunmefun Street, Pedro, Palmgrove,
P.O.Box 660 Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria
Email to: info@sosvillages-nigeria.org