Human Resource Assistant Job at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)

New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP) is a non-governmental organization established under the Nigeria law dedicated to providing crucial support to individuals displaced by insurgency and crises to survival, recover and rebuild their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resource Assistant

Job Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary


  • Our core values; compassion, integrity, diversity and team work defines our approach to addressing human needs.
  • Our commitments extend beyond immediate crises, we focus on long term rehabilitation development and sustainability, especially people living with disability.
  • With a blend of local expertise and global insight, we provide services in nutrition, health, livelihood, WASH (Water sanitation and hygiene), education and protection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with recruitment processes, including posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and conducting initial screenings.
  • Maintain employee records and ensure all HR documents are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Assist in onboarding new employees and organizing orientation sessions.
  • Help with payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
  • Provide administrative support to the HR department as needed.
  • Respond and comply to any assigned duty in the organization
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
  • Assist in organizing company events and training sessions.

Academic Qualification

  • B.Sc., Business Administration, Economics and any related field
  • Minimum of 2 year of experience in NGO.

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Good university degree from a reputable university
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Fluency in English both written and verbal
  • High level competence in computer skills (Microsoft office Applications).

Behavioral competencies:

  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect.

Integrity:

  • Honesty, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in one PDF document to: info@newfdp.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.