Objective of the Consultancy
The primary purpose of this HR consultancy is to provide MCC with a comprehensive understanding of Nigeria's labor laws specifically related to salaries and benefits. Recognizing the complexities and challenges of navigating Nigeria's labor law landscape, MCC seeks expert guidance to ensure compliance and alignment of their HR practices with the legal requirements.... The consultancy will focus on three key areas:

Reviewing benefits and their comparability with what is provided in the Nigeria Employment Law
Identifying Benefits Compliance,
Documenting Implications of Different Benefit Arrangements

Key Deliverables for the Consultant
The following are the deliverables that are expected to be fulfilled by the engaged consultant.
The HR consultancy deliverables include:

Report on current staff benefits and their comparability with what is provided in the Nigeria employment law and assessment of benefits compliance as well as implications of different benefit arrangements. The report should have actionable recommendations.
Severance/Pension calculation guidance:
Zoom training for staff and leadership on Nigeria labor laws:
Updated copy of the Nigerian labor code
Provide regular updates and reports as required.
Review current NS contracts and advise if they are in compliance with requirement of local law.

Quality Assurance

The Consultant is responsible for implementation and data quality, validity, consistency, and accuracy and to submit a well-structured report written in English language.

Ethical Considerations

The consultant will be expected to commit and adhere to MCC’s code of conduct and organizational values to uphold its commitment to PSEA.

Lines of Reporting

The Consultant will work closely with the Area Human Resources Coordinator
The consultant will report to SCAN Area Directors and will be supported with guidance and necessary tools for activities.

Duration of the Consultancy

The consultant should include the number of days that they expect this work to take. Please note that a day is calculated as eight hours of work.

Location of Consultancy

The consultant is expected to carry out activities for the duration of the consultancy in Jos, Plateau.

Consultant Competencies and Required Skills
MCC is seeking individual(s) with:

A University Degree in Human Resources Management, Law or a similar field.
Previous experience of working with INGOs within Jos State, Nigeria, especially on HR scope.
Experience in interacting with Nigeria Employment Law and/or updating National Staff manuals for organization.
Experience in Human Resources function especially employee and employer relations management, compensation administration (salary and benefit) and Pension calculation.
Have experience in organizing/leading discussions, facilitating training, working with local authorities and community groups.
Good knowledge of computer applications, especially Microsoft Office.
Excellent reporting writing skills.
Ability to work independently, and with limited supervision.
Good communication and public speaking skills.

Desirable Requirements

Ownership of a deployable functional laptop and/or smartphone is an added advantage.
Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles
Strong attention to detail.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving work environment. more

Synopsis

The East Africa & Sahel (EAS) Area Human Resources Coordinator (AHRC) will interpret human resources policies and administer human resource procedures for staff within EAS. Under direction of relevant MCC policies, national labor laws, and working in close cooperation with MCC Canada and MCC U.S. HR Teams, the EAS Area Directors, and the Global HR Network, the EAS AHRC provides general... human resource support to MCC’s EAS Africa programs. The primary role is to provide support for MCC’s human resources function to MCC’s programs throughout our six program offices: Kenya/Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Burkina Faso & Chad, with a focus on HR issues relating to National Staff in the six country programs. The EAS AHRC will support hiring managers (primarily Country Representatives and Area Directors), and other HR personnel to ensure MCC’s procedures and policies for hiring and managing National Staff are efficiently carried out. This position requires basic knowledge of and/or capacity to access the human resources laws and customs in those six countries where MCC’s programs are located. A main objective of the EAS AHRC role, under direction of respective HR Director(s), is to advise MCC’s Africa program leadership on relevant HR issues. Responsibilities include areas such as policy interpretation, incident reporting, HR-related trainings, workplace investigations and to oversee recruitment and selection processes for placements throughout EAS

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of human resources (or similar) work experience required, preferably in the international development sector and University degree in human resources or more extensive HR experience required.
Excellent communications and negotiation skills; ability to interact clearly and effectively in both oral and written English; additional relevant languages spoken, especially French, preferred.
Excellent relational skills with a strong customer service orientation; ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment where leadership is most effective through collegial influence rather than formal authority.
Strong self-starter, willing to take both direction and initiative.
Well organized with a strong aptitude for warmly engaging on human resources matters.
Ability to attend to many important details simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional confidentiality.
Excellent command of both oral and written English;
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and willingness to learn the MCC human resources information system; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel preferred.
Proficiency in attaining and decerning online research tools.
Ability to travel throughout the region for one week every-other month, or as needs arise
Demonstrated understanding of HR in faith-based NGO’s, or ability and willingness to learn how MCC operates.
Commitment to MCC’s mission and values, including service and non-violence.

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and serves as part of the regional EAS team. The Employee will work primarily from his/her own home, interacting with MCC staff primarily by email and video calls. Travel to other MCC Africa offices, or for regional meetings, is required.
Appointment to this position is for an initial one-year term, renewable. The employee must have a willingness to maintain flexible work hours. While most work can be accomplished during regular office hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., there will be times when evening and weekend work is expected and necessary. There is no extra pay for work outside of office hours, but comp time can be taken.

DUTIES
Provide Support for MCC National Staff HR Matters

Develop appropriate knowledge of information on respective country labor laws and customs.
Assist MCC Reps in developing national staff compensation packages that meet local legal requirements and are consistent with MCC policies.
Obtain country-level salary/benefits information for similar international and local organizations and assist MCC Reps with periodic compensation reviews.
Following MCC HR policies and standards, assist MCC Reps in recruiting and hiring national staff.
Provide guidance and support to Reps in areas of performance management and staff issues, following MCC HR policies and procedures

Under direction of MCC HR Director(s), Provide Support for General HR Services

Assist with HR policy interpretation.
Following MCC policies, assist staff with reporting concerns and incidents.
Manage workplace investigations
Provide trainings on HR-related matters
Receive and manage grievance processes as required
Participate in various MCC Working Groups and Standing Committees, as assigned; these will likely vary over time
Support MCC orientation and similar gatherings held in Africa
Participates in the MCC Global HR Network

Other

Provide training to MCC EAS staff on relevant HR issues
Lead or support MCC re-entry and similar gatherings held in Africa
Participates in the MCC Global HR Network
Other HR duties as assigned more