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Human Resources & Administration Assistant (HRAA) at OSIWA-Abuja Nigeria

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is an advocacy and grant making foundation that forms part of the global Open Society Foundations Network. OSIWA is based in Dakar, Senegal and works to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, rule of law, basic freedoms, and widespread civic participation. It has offices in Abuja, Monrovia, Freetown and Conakry.
Purpose:
The HRA contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The HRA helps with the implementation of services, policies and compliance with OSIWA’s mission and values; and programs through HR staff; reports to the HR Manager, and assists the Foundation Staff and Country Office with local HR issues.
Job Title: Human Resources & Administration Assistant (HRAA) 
Location: Abuja
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Resources Assistant assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of HR functions and duties through the implementation of OSIWA’s Human Resource Strategy by undertaking all administrative functions to support the recruitment, performance evaluation and processes identified in the HR Strategy. The Human Resources Assistant carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas:
Accountability: The Human Resources Assistant will be accountable to the Human Resources Manager and the Country Officer.
Qualifications:
Skills: 
Demonstrated commitment to office management.
Experience in office management, staff supervision, computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), knowledge of basic accounting, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to learn quickly and expand scope of functions.
Language proficiency: 
Complete fluency in English and a good working knowledge of French.
Additional requirements: 
Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interaction with officials at all levels and with the general public; Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information; Ability to assume ultimate responsibility, work under pressure; Ability and volition to work extended hours and undertake professional travels.
Applicants must be based in Abuja, Nigeria
To Apply: send resume (in English), cover letter, brief writing sample and salary requirements, by cob 13 August 2012 to: [email protected]
CORRECTION: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 13th, NOT AUGUST 3rd AS PREVIOUSLY INDICATED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE ERROR.
Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by OSIWA.
No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations are an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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