Lead, HR (NGO / Gender-Based Violence)

Job Description

Job description : 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 organization's 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 :

❖ Master’s 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 recruitment@stresertintegrated.com using MPCST-25 as subject of the mail.