Human Resources / Administrative Officer

The Center for Public Policy Alternatives (CPPA), is an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank based in Lagos, Nigeria, with a mission to "ensure that government action fosters growth, economic well-being and freedom and individual responsibility".



We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resources/Administrative Officer
Job Location:
 Lagos
Job Description

Administrative Duties:

  • Manages office all office assets such as laptops, printers
  • Creates and manages office filing system;
  • Ensures that the office is supplied with newspapers on a daily basis;
  • Supervises and coordinates overall administrative activities for the office;
  • Receiving and delivery of office mails;
  • Handles visa applications, ticketing and reservations for all air travels;
  • Payment of utility bills;
  • Management of website and general email;
  • Identifying administrative policy documents needed by the company and writing the documents;
  • Identify vendors for the office and building the vendor list;
  • Supervising other junior employees – cleaner and drivers;
  • Creates and maintains vendor database.
  • Responsible for project administration

Human Resources Duties:

  • Manages and maintains contracts, personnel files and other employee information;
  • Responsible for implementing all human resource policies and processes within the business by ensuring compliance of same by all employees;
  • Provides required information and guidance to employees regarding HR processes and policies;
  • Manages the recruitment and selection process by liaising with necessary parties and coordinating the process;
  • Manages correspondence with prospective hires and ensures feedback is given to all prospects;
  • Coordinates and participates in the interview process for prospective hires;
  • Edits and updates job descriptions based on changes or modifications to jobs;
  • Ensures proper documentation of all employee files;
  • Coordinates the induction program by sending out invitations and notifications to people concerned;
  • Facilitates the induction program and ensures new hire has all work tools required;
  • Manages benefits program by liaising with service providers (e.g. HMO);
  • Coordinates performance review process by sending out notices to managers and employees;
  • Manages the curriculum vitae database and updates information;
  • Monitors daily staff attendance by investigating and understanding causes for staff absences.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • B.Sc. in Social Sciences or related field.
  • Ability to adhere to principles and values
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Listening skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Registered member of CIPM
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Knowledge of Nigerian Law Labour
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • At least two years’ post NYSC work experience in similar role
  • Should not be above 30years.

Application Closes on...
14th November, 2017.

 Application Method 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to email, with the subject "Human Resources/Admin Officer".