JOBS VACANCIES : Junior Human Resources Officer - NASCENT Solutions, International Organization

Junior Human Resources Officer
Location: Yaoundé
Type of Employment: Salaried
Reporting: Deputy Chief of Party
Position Summary
Nascent Solutions, Inc. (Nascent) seeks an entry-level HR Officer. The successful candidate will
provide administrative support, assist with hiring, schedule new employee orientations, track
training, and monitor employment records. We seek to employ a professional with a solid
understanding of local HR policies and regulations and who is knowledgeable in employee
relations, staffing coordination, payroll, and benefits administration.
About Nascent Solutions
Nascent Solutions (Nascent) is a US-based international development organization. Its mission is
to enable vulnerable people, especially women and children in rural Africa, to develop skills for
self-sufficiency. The organization focuses on food security and nutrition, health, literacy and skills
development, and gender equity.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support internal and external inquiries, hiring processes, and job postings.
• Assist with maintaining employees' digital and electronic records.
• Serve as point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators.
• Assisted with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference
checks, issuing employment contracts, and supporting country teams to do the same.
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews in conjunction with management.
• Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality of all employee records and information.
• Other duties as assigned and related to administrative/HR duties.
Qualifications required
• Bachelor’s degree in an HR-related field.
• 3-5 years of HR and administrative experience, particularly with international non-profit
organizations. Comfortable communicating across cultures and time zones.

• Solid understanding of MS Office and related business and communication tools, including
data entry, employee processing, communication tools, payroll, and human resources
software (QuickBooks, ADP, or Salesforce) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of US government award mechanisms, procurement rules, and
regulations is a plus.
• Basic understanding of payroll practices, Labor Law, and employment equity guidelines
• Experience in executing HR functions and applying best practices.
• Willingness and ability to undertake a broad range of tasks as necessary in a small, growing
organization.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are advised to submit a cover letter and resume via email at
Recruitment@nascents.org by July 31, 2024.

The applicant MUST clearly indicate the position
and location they are applying for in the email subject line.

Applications sent through any other
medium or channel will not be considered.