Job vacancy for Deputy HR Manager in British High Commision, Abuja

The British High Commission is looking for a Deputy Human Resources Manager to work as part of a team within its busy Corporate Services Section. This is a new position created to support the LEI HR Manager in Abuja as well as taking the lead on HR issues for Locally Engaged Staff based in Lagos. You will also lead on all local staff training needs for Nigeria within your capacity as Training Liaison Officer.

Objectives

• Driving forward HR policies and strategies at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos; including staff training & development, maintaining a Human Resources Charter, leading on recruitment exercises and managing pensions and healthcare contracts.
• Supporting the LEI HR Manager in the delivery of Human Resources objectives, whilst ensuring all procedures are compliant with local labour law.                                       
• Development of performance pay packages, workforce planning and close liaison with colleagues at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.
• To lead on all training issues, best practice and opportunities to encourage and promote staff development.
• Analysing learning needs – both knowledge and skill – and then planning learning programmes.
• Updating and maintaining comprehensive induction packs for UK-based and local staff, and developing and presenting a high quality induction workshop for all new staff.
• Formation and participation in the Local Staff training Committee to help identify and address learning and development needs making sure that management and section heads are consulted to ensure the greatest training needs are met.  

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an office environment is essential
• Candidates must have good I.T knowledge and to be familiar with computers and software packages (notably MS Word and MS Excel) are essential.
• Will be highly motivated and reliable.
• Excellent English oral and written 
• Communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills 
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people. 

Application

Interested candidates should send a full curriculum vitae and covering letter statement in support of the application to;

The Human Resources Assistant,

British High Commission

No. 33 Dangote House

Aguiyi Ironsi Street

Maitama District

Abuja

Or by e-mail to: recruitment.abuja@fco.gov.uk

Closing date is 11^th February 2011