Lead, HR (NGOGender-Based Violence)

Vacancy: Lead HR (NGO/Gender-Based Violence)

Location: Lagos State

JOB TYPE: Full Time

About our client

Our client is a youth-led social enterprise advocating against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) providing prevention mechanisms and supporting survivors with psychosocial services. Our client adopts a comprehensive approach to advocating for gender equality and eliminating gender-based violence in Nigeria. The organization invests efficient time into work and aspires for operational excellence in financial processes.

Organisational Value:

The organization is rebuilding with intentionality seeking leaders who embody character competence and capacity. This means people who show up with integrity at all times; who bring not just skills but the judgment & accountability needed to apply them wisely; & who are self-aware emotionally intelligent & committed to continuous growth. We are building a culture of empathy discipline & excellence where honesty collaboration & respect are not just values but daily practices. If you are someone who takes ownership inspires trust & leads with heart & mind we want you on our team.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Director the Manager People Culture & Operations is responsible for cultivating a values-driven inclusive & an effective work culture. This role provides strategic leadership in human resources organisational culture talent acquisition & retention employee well-being & daily operations. The Manager ensures that all internal systems align with the organizations values of dignity accountability professionalism & empathy.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead talent strategy: recruitment onboarding learning & development & performance

management.

Drive initiatives that foster organisational culture psychological safety & staff morale.

Oversee effective HR policies labor law compliance compensation frameworks & exit procedures.

Implement practices that support diversity equity inclusion & opportunities across all teams.

Ensure smooth daily operations: asset management facilities vendor relationships logistics & technology infrastructure.

Supervise operations & develop staff capacity through mentorship and systems development.

Work closely with the Executive Director to guide organisational development & workforce planning.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in HR Management Organisational Psychology Business Administration or related field. Professional certification (e.g. CIPM SHRM) required.

5-7 years of progressive HR and operations experience with 3 years in leadership within a nonprofit.

Demonstrated experience managing conflict resolution team development and change

management.

Strong interpersonal mediation and coaching skills.

Sound understanding of Nigerian labor laws ethics and nonprofit operations.

Offer:

In addition to compensation our client offers:

20 paid leave days per year included in monthly compensation (excluding public holidays).

Medical insurance and pension contributions.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVS to using MPCST-25 as subject of the mail.