Human Resources Officer  Maiduguri

The Chabash Development and Health Initiative (CDHI) is a women-led national NGO registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT/NO 85190) and operational across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. CDHI’s mission is to empower individuals and communities to live healthy, productive lives through integrated interventions in health, nutrition, protection, WASH, and livelihoods. CDHI partners with international organizations and government agencies to deliver sustainable and community-driven solutions that strengthen local systems and promote equity. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Reports to: Head of Operations

Supervises: Human Resource Assistant Job Summary

The Human Resources Officer is responsible for implementing HR policies, managing employee relations, supporting recruitment, and ensuring compliance with labour laws and donor regulations. The position supports staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and HR record management, contributing to a positive, productive, and compliant work environment at CDHI.

 Recruitment & Staffing: 

Lead end-to-end recruitment processes — job posting, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding — prepare employment contracts and offer letters, and maintain accurate, up-to-date job descriptions across all positions.

HR Administration & Record Management: 

Maintain accurate and confidential staff records, including employment history, leave, training, and performance evaluations, and support processing of payroll by providing accurate HR data to the finance unit.

 Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries and staff concerns, promote a healthy and respectful workplace culture, support staff welfare and benefits administration, and address employee grievances professionally.

Performance Management & Capacity Building: 

Support implementation of performance appraisal systems, guide supervisors and staff on performance improvement processes, and identify training needs to inform annual capacity-building plans.

 Ensure HR policies are implemented consistently and updated in line with Nigerian labor laws and donor standards, and support internal and external audits with HR-related documentation and responses.

Safeguarding & Accountability: 

Ensure staff compliance with CDHI’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, and Child Protection Policies, and promote a workplace culture that prevents exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field (CIPM certification is an advantage).

Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant HR experience, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded organization.

Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, HR best practices, and recruitment procedures, with experience managing staff benefits, contracts, and performance systems.

Strong interpersonal Communication and conflict resolution skills. A high level of confidentiality Integrity.  Professionalism and excellent computer skills, especially MS Excel and HR software/tools.

Fluency in English: 

knowledge of local languages (Hausa, Kanuri, Fulfulde) is an added advantage. Willingness to travel occasionally to field offices and project sites.

Confidentiality and ethical conduct. Staff relationship management and conflict resolution. Organizational and multitasking abilities. Gender sensitivity and inclusion mindset. Accountability and teamwork, with strong documentation and reporting skills.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA):

Actively promote PSEA standards within CDHI and amongst beneficiaries served by the organization, ensuring zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by supervisors.

Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout CDHI. Maintain a clear understanding of CDHI’s and donor compliance and ethics standards as applicable to the position, and adhere to those standards. Conduct all work with the highest level of integrity.

20th September, 2026. How to Apply

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