Human Resources and Volunteer Manager at Slum2School Africa

Job Introduction

Slum2School Africa seeks an energetic individual to manage Slum2School’s growing community of staff, volunteers within and outside Nigeria. The Human Resource and Volunteer Manager will be charged with ensuring Global best practices in ensuring the recruitment, engagement, management, and talent development of Slum2School’s staff and volunteers.

The Manager will ensure that Slum2School’s volunteers can support its strategic direction and growth, with high productivity and optimism about setting and meeting future goals while receiving high value through volunteer talent development and opportunity maximization.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business administration, or other related areas. 
• 3 – 5 years of experience in a related role.
• Certifications for Human Resource Professionals (HRCI, SHRM-CP, PHR, APHR)
• Proven record as human resources manager or relevant experience in a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
• Proven record of leadership skills at a mid or senior organizational level.
• Knowledge of employee relations procedures and applicable law.
• Knowledge of staffing and employment practices.

Skills 

• Passion and Enthusiasm for Slum2School’s mission and an unwavering commitment to making Slum2School a high-performing Pan-African Development organization.
• Interest and/or previous experience in the NGO or development sector.
• Exceptional strategic planning abilities, attention to detail, and delivery.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, uses sound, independent judgment, and discretion, and seeks guidance and feedback where appropriate – a doer as well as a manager.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; highly organized with concern for detail and a commitment to rigor.
• Experience with creating and leading a diverse and energetic staff, including an ability to motivate individuals and foster team spirit.
• Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.