Job Description / Responsibility

Under the direct supervision of the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition Officer serves as part of the focal point for the coordination of recruitment-related activities as well as the provision of recruitment support to ensure effective and efficient execution of processes, projects, and activities.

Support the recruitment Team in achieving the core objectives to:

Provide professional support to hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process, from offer to start date as well as ensuring appropriate resources are deployed to achieve the mission’s values and principles.

Provide comprehensive support function to the HR team for ad hoc tasks and future organizational projects.

Recruitment:

Participate in the coordination of all aspects of the recruitment and selection process including Scheduling interviews and tests with candidates, providing feedback as appropriate and conducting reference checks and background checks.

Prepare recruitment materials and documents as required.

Support the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure the maintenance of IRC recruitment module and all candidates receive timely communication and feedback.

Draft offer letters and employment contracts and all other employee-related letters for all national employees including collection and maintenance of new starters’ documents.

Maintenance of recruitment data such as job descriptions, interview grids, reference checks, and tests.

Additional Responsibilities:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and be responsible for reporting and communicating of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.

Work effectively as a member of the HR team to ensure optimization of resources across the team as well as delivering consistency and effectiveness of practice.

Other relevant duties and projects work as directed by the Talent Acquisition Manager

Maintenance of high technical standards

Conduct all duties in a professional manner following IRC Nigeria Staff Regulations.

Educational Requirements

A diploma or Degree in any relevant field required is required

Experience Requirements

Not less than 12 months of work experience in Human Resources, Recruitment and Talent Management.

Additional Job Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access and Microsoft Outlook

Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and time management skills.

Ability to organize tasks simultaneously, prioritize work and ensure tasks are completed by the deadline.

Strong oral and written communication skills

Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa

Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality

Willing to adhere to and carry out the IRC rules

Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheets, and/or presentation software.