Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Location: Nigeria
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.
Technical Responsibilities
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.
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).
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.
- Other tasks as may be assigned
Education and Experience
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of a second-class upper degree from an accredited University;
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
- Professional credentialing: Certification in CIPM, CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHRi, or other notable HR certifications is a plus;
- Tools: Proficiency in HR software and tools (LMS, survey platforms, etc.) would be an added advantage
Required competencies:
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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
