Vacancies: Human Resources Officer, Procurement Officer
As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, the Rivers State Government, through the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development (RSMWRRD), has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill top level positions in the newly established Port Harcourt Water Corporation (PHWC) and Rivers State Water Services Regulatory Commission (RSWSRC).
In addition the Rivers Government and PHWC are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank (WB). This project will provide water and public sanitation facilities for approximately 1.5million residents in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas (LGAs). In order to ensure the successful implementation of the project, the RSMWRRD has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various mid-level positions within PHWC.
Immediate opportunities exist in the following areas:
Position: Human Resources Officer (ES0046)
Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the articulation and implementation of PHWC’s HR strategy and ensure alignment with overall corporate/business strategy, goals and objectives. He/she will facilitate the development of an optimal human resource management framework/ system to enhance the Corporation’s human resource management capability and its value proposition in the labour market
Key responsibilities will be to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy and operating plans and ensure alignment with the Commission’s corporate strategy and key objectives.
- Develop and implement Staff Performance Management Systems.
- Prepare staff career and deployment plans, coordinate the identification, analysis, and audit of all reported or suspected compliance violations.
- Coordinate the input of relevant staff data into HR Information systems, and Payroll systems for the purpose of facilitating the processing of employee benefits.
- Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Report on HR management activities and present it to the board.
- Direct and account all matters concerning employment and contract issues in order to ensure that corporate liabilities are managed and there is compliance with relevant laws.
- Work collaboratively with executive management and departmental heads to determine key performance requirements, develop people within the business units, ensure delivery of prioritised, tailored and focused HR interventions that add value and meet business objectives.
- Design and implement training strategy, operating plans and infrastructure to ensure that training and career development needs are identified and appropriate interventions are delivered to drive performance.
- Develop and provide guidance to executive management in the implementation of effective succession planning system.
Key Requirements
- A good first degree in Human Resources, Social Science or Industrial Relations from a reputable institution. A relevant post-graduate degree will be an advantage.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies such as CIPD or CIPM.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ human resources post-qualification experience in a reputable public or private sector organization in a HR role.
- In-depth knowledge and understand of HRM strategies, systems and leading practices in the areas of recruitment, manpower planning and development, career management and performance management; and compensation and benefits management.
- Strategic orientation, good leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members, including external contractors and consultants and consultants.
Position: Procurement Officer (ES0047)
Reporting to the Accountant of the Corporation the successful candidate will be responsible for all procurement matters relating to the Corporation and will facilitate procurement activities in order to ensure timely provision of resources and services.
Key responsibilities will be to:
- Develop and implement a Control Framework for Contracts and Procurement (C&P) activities of the Corporation.
- Prepare and maintain detailed annual procurement plans for the Corporation.
- Provide support in all stages of the procurement process of goods and bidding process.
- Monitor all procurements to ensure adherence to schedule and standards, and that contractual arrangements for external services are fulfilled.
- Maintain up-to-date procurement records, ensuring bidding processes are documented in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
Key Requirements
- A good first degree in Engineering, Architecture or relevant degrees with specialist training and/or proven track record in procurement.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in procurement management, with good knowledge of procurement concepts, principles, and approaches.
- Knowledge of international procurement procedures shall be an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge in preparation of bidding documents, Requests for Proposals including TORs, evaluation of bids/consultancy proposals within a wide range of procurement methods.
- High level of precision in written communication, as well as excellent analytical and observation skills in reviewing and verifying documents.
All roles are based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
How to Apply:
To apply, please quote appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names to recruitment@hcp-ng.com not later than 4th July 2013.
Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
