HR & Administration Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – Abuja, Nigeria

Item	Details
Company	Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Location	Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Employment Type	12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Extension Possible)
Salary	Not specified by the employer (Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident/National salary scale)
Qualification	Postgraduate Qualification in a Relevant Field (See Requirements Below)
Experience	Minimum 5 Years As A Senior HR Manager In A Humanitarian/Recovery Context
Application Deadline	16 November 2026
Number of Openings	Not specified

About This Opportunity

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is recruiting an HR & Administration Manager for its Nigeria country programme, based in Abuja (Job Identification 21987), live on NRC’s official recruitment portal. This is a senior role leading and strengthening HR and administrative functions across the whole country programme, covering recruitment, staff development, employee engagement, payroll oversight and office administration. The post holder will help shape and implement the HR strategy, strengthen recruitment processes, and drive training and capacity-building initiatives, while keeping HR and administration systems efficient and aligned with NRC standards so programme teams can deliver their humanitarian mandate. The contract is for 12 months fixed-term, with possible extension, and involves travel of up to 40%. It is open to Nigerian nationals only, closing 16 November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources:

• Lead implementation of NRC’s global standards and initiatives at country and area office level (People Management Systems, talent management, learning and development, duty of care, PSEA).
• Contribute to country-wide strategies and plans, working closely with senior management.
• Support Area Managers, Area Support Managers, HR Team Leads and HR Officers to run an effective HR function in the area offices.
• Lead staff consultations, town halls and feedback sessions aimed at building and sustaining employee engagement.
• Monitor employee wellbeing and champion staff wellness, ensuring the staff care programme is regularly reviewed and adequate staff care systems are in place country-wide.
• Work with the Country Management Group on role mapping, position rationalisation and communicating organisational changes.
• Ensure robust onboarding plans are in place and implemented across all country offices.
• Strengthen recruitment processes and ensure adherence to minimum standards, so HR proactively meets programme needs.
• Check the accuracy of payroll before it is transmitted to the Finance team or Manager.
• Handle personnel cases in line with NRC guidelines and policies.
• Serve as focal point for working with Nigeria staff representatives.

Administration:

• Coordinate all office and accommodation management requirements in the country office as focal point.
• Support the Administration team to identify, plan for and provide operational needs such as stationery and utilities, in close cooperation with the logistics team.
• Lead documentation processes, keeping an up-to-date filing tree for all HR and administration files.
• Oversee travel arrangements for staff and visitors, ensuring work permits, immigration and visas are properly processed.
• Liaise with the logistics team so service contractors and framework agreements (cleaners, receptionists, maintenance, travel agency, hotels, telecom services) are processed according to organisational procedures.

Requirements And Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organisational Development or Management Studies.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian or recovery context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to this position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal); a local language is an added advantage.
• Experience working in a large and dynamic country programme.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team-player approach, capacity-building experience and a strong sense of initiative.
• Experience building an HR structure, and in learning, staff development and recruitment.
• Knowledge of the Central and West Africa region and the Nigeria context.
• Nigerian nationality: this opportunity is open to Nigerian nationals only.

Salary And Benefits

Salary: Not specified by the employer as a figure. The role is Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident/National salary scale, with the accompanying terms and conditions. NRC is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

How To Apply

1. Open the official vacancy page on NRC’s recruitment portal using the link below, and read the full advert for Job Identification 21987.
2. Confirm you meet the requirements: a relevant postgraduate qualification and at least five years of senior HR management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
3. Prepare your CV and any supporting documents requested on the portal.
4. Submit through the official NRC recruitment portal. Internal candidates should log in with their official email or use the Opportunity Market Place.
5. Submit before the closing date of 16 November 2026. Questions can be emailed to [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.
6. Apply here: https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/job/21987

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Our Tips For This Role

• Check eligibility first: this post is open to Nigerian nationals only, so do not apply if that condition does not cover you.
• Lead with the exact experience the advert asks for: a relevant postgraduate qualification and at least five years as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian or recovery context, with documented results.
• Show country-programme scale: the role supports area offices, strengthens recruitment, checks payroll accuracy before transmission to Finance and leads staff consultations, so give concrete examples of each.
• Address the travel and contract terms directly: the post is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Abuja with travel of up to 40%.
• Submit through the official NRC portal for Job Identification 21987 before 16 November 2026; questions go to [email protected] with the job title as the subject line, as stated in the advert.

About The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
It protects the rights of displaced people and helps them build a new future.
NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015, helping displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs and improve their livelihoods.
Its Nigeria work covers WASH, shelter, education, ICLA, livelihoods and food security, camp management, and protection.
NRC Nigeria has a workforce of about 370 staff, with a presence in Maiduguri (Borno State), Yola (Adamawa State) and Jos (Plateau State).
It recruits through its official careers portal, where this Abuja vacancy was listed live at verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for this job?
16 November 2026, per the official advert on NRC’s recruitment portal (Job Identification 21987).

Who can apply for this role?
Nigerian nationals only. The official advert states this eligibility condition clearly.

What qualification and experience do I need?
A postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organisational Development or Management Studies, plus at least five years as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian or recovery context.

What type of contract is this?
A 12-month fixed-term contract, extendable, based in Abuja, with up to 40% travel.

How much is the salary?
No figure is published; the role is Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident/National salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.

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