Job Description
I.
Introduction
Solina Centre for International Development and
Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous non-profit institution that works to
accelerate positive health, social, and economic reforms through high-quality
program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation of
scientific research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and
stakeholder convening across human development sectors. Our work seeks to
benefit primarily disadvantaged and underserved populations. We implement
transformation programs in Nigeria and are currently expanding our footprint to
other Sub-Saharan countries. We are building a competent, world-class management
team to enable us to achieve our strategic growth objectives in a sustainable
way.
II.
Description and Objectives
The Human Resources (HR) Officer will support
integrated HR strategies across Learning & Development (L&D), Employee
Engagement, and HR Business Partnering. Working with the rest of the team, the
role will create and deliver HR processes, projects, and interventions that
fulfill SCIDaR’s Talent Management strategy as a subset of its overall
organizational strategies and goals.
III. Technical Responsibilities
a. Learning and Development
• Support
the coordination of all training sessions (in-person/virtual) by scheduling
participants and facilitators, booking venues, and managing resources;
• Work
with the IT team to upload and update online courses on the LMS;
• Track,
analyze and report on SCIDaR Learning Hub (SLH) interventions and programs
participation, completion rates, and feedback to evaluate and improve upon
effectiveness and impact;
• Maintain records of training attendance,
feedback surveys, and certifications for audits;
• Assist
in implementing the phased SLH scope and content expansion in line with the
program design;
• Support
the rollout of SLH supplementary initiatives, including event planning,
stakeholder communication, and post-event follow-up;
• Work
with employees and their managers to define, update, and monitor Individual
Development Plans (IDPs) for employees, linking performance gaps to Learning
Hub offerings;
• Follow all
SCIDaR security policies and procedures, including guidelines on data
protection, device security, and information handling;
• Ensure
compliance with organizational standards for accessing, storing, and
sharing sensitive data.
b. Employee Engagement
• Participate in the design and
implementation of employee engagement programs to foster workforce
cohesion and mission alignment;
• Support the development, launch and ongoing
improvement of institutional recognition programs to reinforce SCIDaR’s
values and boost employee morale;
• Work with the team to develop and deploy
tailored employee engagement and team-building initiatives to ensure
effective ongoing interaction and engagement across the workforce;
• Curate content for internal communication
channels to highlight achievements, share organizational updates, and
celebrate diversity;
• Support the SAGE team and other
stakeholders in the implementation of employee inclusions and development
support interventions (e.g., SCIDaR W).
c. HR Business Partnering (HRBP)
• Partner with project leadership to align HR
initiatives with the unique goals of assigned projects;
• Translate project objectives into tailored
workforce plans, including staffing needs, skill gaps, and
capacity-building priorities;
• Support new hire onboarding to assigned
projects;
• Collaborate with project leadership in
addressing project staff’s capacity-building needs in response to project
demands or employee underperformance;
• Support project leadership to design and
implement project-specific engagement activities in line with project
objectives;
• Facilitate the resolution of interpersonal
conflicts or cultural misalignments within project teams while promoting
SCIDaR’s values and upholding applicable policies and processes;
• Guide and support the team through project or
institutional changes, providing advisory and support as required.
e. Other tasks as may be
assigned
IV. Required competencies
a. Core requirements
• Compelling
evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Strong
HR knowledge and process management capabilities;
• Demonstrated
strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities;
• Have
good interpersonal and excellent communication skills;
• Excellent
organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to handle conflicts;
• Good
computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and data information reporting systems, e.g., Power BI;
• Fast
learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors
collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
• Results-oriented performer, experienced in
developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs.
b.
Education
and Experience
i.
Education: A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a
second-class upper degree from an accredited University;
ii.
Experience:
• An
average of 3 - 5 years of progressive HR experience spanning across learning
& development, employee engagement, and/or HRBP functions;
• Previous
work experience within the public health, consulting or global development
sectors would be an added advantage
iii. Professional
credentialing:
Certification in CIPM, CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHRi, or other notable HR certifications
is a plus;
iv.
Tools: Proficiency in HR software and tools (LMS,
survey platforms, etc.) would be an added advantage
V. Equal employment opportunity statement
SCIDaR is an
equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate
against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color,
religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic
information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.