JOB POSITION FOR HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT
Details Information
Location, Sokoto, Nigeria
Employment Type1-Year Definite Contract (Possibility of extension)
Publication Date11 September 2026
Application Deadline18 September 2026
About Us
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, non-profit medical humanitarian organisation providing assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF has been working in Nigeria since February 1996 in collaboration with national and local authorities.
Main Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the Project HR Manager, the Human Resource Assistant performs administrative, HR, and legal-related tasks according to MSF standards and procedures. You will ensure legal compliance and support the HR capacity required to achieve overall project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration & Payroll: Manage staff personal files, update HR databases/Homère, prepare employment contracts, generate monthly payslips, and maintain social security and tax records in compliance with local labour laws.
Recruitment & Onboarding: Support recruitment activities (job posts, test coordination, applicant communications), brief new national and international staff, and participate in onboarding activities.
Facilities & Logistics Support: Monitor expiring rental/service contracts, track office supplies (cleaning materials, drinking water, tea/coffee), and supervise cleaners, cooks, and cashier staff.
Incentive & Daily Workers Management: Maintain accurate records for daily and incentive workers, follow up on attendance sheets, and ensure timely payment processing.
Reporting & Team Coordination: Facilitate staff communications, follow up on staff evaluations (PMF), support HR-related translation into local languages, and prepare monthly HR reports.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Degree or diploma in HR, Business, Management, Finance, Administration, or a related field (desirable).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience. Prior experience with MSF or other international NGOs in Nigeria is a strong advantage.
Languages: Fluency in English and Hausa is essential. Knowledge of Fulfulde is desirable.
Technical Skills: Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet applications).
Key Competencies: High commitment to MSF principles, strong results and quality orientation, excellent teamwork, stress management, and behavioural flexibility.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete a two-step application process before the deadline:
Online Form:
Email Submission: Send one email to sokoto-jobs@oca.msf.org with the subject line “HR Assistant”.
Your email must include (preferably combined into a single PDF file):
Updated CV
Cover Letter
Copies of relevant educational certificates
Important Recruitment Notices
Selection: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submitted documents will not be returned.
Allowances: No travel allowances or accommodation will be provided during or after the recruitment process.
Inclusivity: Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. MSF is an equal-opportunity employer committed to safeguarding, diversity, and data protection. Personal data will be retained confidentially for up to 12 months.
