Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Director of People, Culture and Organizational Development

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Country Director
Grade: 18

Role Purpose

• The Director of People, Culture, and Organizational Development is to provide strategic leadership to Plan International Nigeria’s People, Culture, and organizational development processes, through initiatives that promote employee growth and a positive organizational culture that aligns with Plan’s vision, mission, and goals with the aim of ensuring effective, harmonious, and interdependent teams, functions and programs within the country program.
• S/he is responsible for the direction and supervision of people, Culture, and Organizational Development function, including capacity building, performance assessment of staff, provision of effective administration services as well as the development and monitoring of HR strategies, policies, and activities in accordance with Plan policies to ensure the team effectiveness and healthy working environment.
• S/he is required to identify, lead and direct continuous improvement initiatives and effectively anticipate, mitigate, and maximize the opportunities to build and retain an effective team supportive of the Plan’s business needs while managing risks in the local context, ensuring full compliance with local labor law and Plan’s policies, procedures, and programs, both locally and globally.
• He/she is expected to practice feminist leadership, promote diversity, actively seek innovative solutions for problems, courageously and respectfully share their opinions and ideas, break down barriers and engender cross-department collaboration, practice active listening, maintain confidentiality, build trust and are passionate about children’s rights and equality for girls.

Dimensions of the Role

• Responsible for the People and Culture department’s annual allocated budget.
• Lead and supervise an expert team of Senior Managers, Managers, and functional experts.
• Oversee the Governance, safeguarding, and legal functions
• Area of Responsibility – Country Programme
• Member of the Senior Management team and Country Leadership team
• Member of the West Africa Regional Office and International HR networks

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2024