Human Resources Manager Job at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a women-led, registered Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization with its head office located in Borno State, Nigeria. BOWDI has been active in Humanitarian and Development activities in the Northeast, especially in education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resources Manager

Job Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies that promote fairness, inclusivity, safeguarding, and staff well-being.
• Lead recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, ensuring diversity and equal opportunity.
• Oversee training and professional development initiatives for staff capacity building.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, donor requirements, and internal HR policies.
• Manage payroll, benefits administration, and staff welfare programs.
• Provide HR support during project implementation and emergency responses.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and respect across all BOWDI teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s/MBA is an advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within the NGO/humanitarian sector.
• Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, ACIHRM, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, donor compliance, safeguarding, and protection principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication skills.