Center for Public Policy Alternatives New Recruitment

Center for Public Policy Alternatives is a public policy think-tank based in Lagos, Nigeria with the aim to help sub-Saharan African governments, institutions, and businesses create innovative policy solutions to development challenges is pleased to invite candidates to apply for the position of a HR/Admin officer in its organization.

The CPPA is looking for a self-starter/individual ready to work, learn and add value.

Job Title: Human Resources and Administrative Officer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description:
Human Resources duties

• 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 and maintains contracts, personnel files and other employee information;


• 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 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;


• 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;


• Monitors daily staff attendance by investigating and understanding causes for staff absences.

Administrative duties

• 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;


• 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;


• Payment of utility bills;


• Identify vendors for the office and building the vendor list;


• Supervising other junior employees – cleaner and drivers;


• Management of website and general email;


• Identifying administrative policy documents needed by the company and writing the documents;


• Creates and maintains vendor database.


• Responsible for project administration

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• B.Sc. in Social Sciences or related field


• Registered member of CIPM


• Microsoft Office proficiency


• Knowledge of Nigerian Law Labour


• Ability to adhere to principles and values


• Ability to work well with others


• Listening skills


• Oral and written communication skills


• Planning and organizational skills


• At least two years’ post NYSC work experience in similar role


• Should not be above 30years

How to Apply
Interested Candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] with the subject Human Resources/Admin Officer.

Application Deadline: 14th November 2017

Center for Public Policy Alternatives New Recruitment