Jacob Ogenyi
Abuja
Summary
Seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience in recruitment, talent management, and payroll functions, aligned with ILO standards. Proven track record in enhancing employee relations and corporate communications. Skilled in staff management and development to meet organizational goals. Known for adaptability, strong work ethic, and ability to master new skills independently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Human Resource Lead
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET Nigeria)
2024.05 - Current
- Advised on recruitment strategies, conducted interviews, and coordinated hiring process to attract qualified candidates.
- Developed and implemented performance evaluation systems, provided feedback to employees, and identified development needs to enhance workforce capabilities.
- Identifying training needs, designing and delivering training programs, and supporting employee development initiatives.
- Training and re-training management and employees on the performance management systems in place.
- Drafting, reviewing, and updating HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Staying up-to-date on employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and advising on legal issues.
- Addressing employee concerns, mediating disputes, and ensuring a positive work environment.
- Coordinate the staff onboarding, contractual management and exit processes.
- Provided guidance to staff regarding AFENET policies and employment conditions.
- Prepared and presented HR information to employees and management, facilitating informed decision-making on HR-related matters.
Deputy Head of Human Resources
Action Against Hunger
Abuja
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Managed all recruitment across the entire Nigeria country program.
- Supervise the administrative and contractual management of personnel recruitment and hiring across the mission.
- Currently supporting the HOD HR to ensure timely and effective implementation of all ACF HR policies across the mission.
- Ensures legal, fiscal and administrative support to HOD HR and administrators for all National HR-related matters.
- Assessed and addressed training and development needs across the entire country program.
- Ensured continuity of HOD HR responsibilities during absences by coordinating with the Deputy Country Director.
- Supervised annual performance process for the mission and finalized implementation of performance-based rewards for staff.
- Organize and conduct the HR briefing and/or induction sessions for National and International staff.
- Consolidate and review National staff payroll in the mission; update and check the monthly related HR databases and payroll variables.
- In collaboration with the HOD HR, develop and finalize the mission financial plan (HR Costing) for the coming year.
- Review and consolidate HR report for the mission.
- Coordinated HR budget during proposal development to align with mission objectives.
- Participate to the HR strategy definition and meetings.
- Participate in the implementation of career planning and the management of staff mobility.
- Oversee the implementation of monthly timesheets and attendance.
- Acted as primary contact for managing medical and group life insurance inquiries.
Human Resources & Admin Manager
Action Against Hunger
Borno State
2022.03 - 2023.07
- Acted as the primary contact for HR-related issues, providing information and advising managers on all aspects of HR.
- Liaised with managers to initiate recruitment and ensure proper approval by HR and Finance.
- Reviewed recruitment requests and JD’s to ensure they are in line with the mission staffing plan.
- Implemented staff regulations and related policies; proposed changes to ensure ongoing compliance with national labor laws.
- Monitored compliance with AAH policies and procedures and local legal framework at the field level.
- Worked closely with the HR team in Abuja to ensure synergy of HR practices.
- Compiled completed appraisals, updated performance appraisal tracking sheet and annual training plan database, and submitted to Head of HR for analysis and action.
- Compiled monthly HR reports and submitted field HR sitrep to Head of HR and Operations Support Coordinator by designated deadline.
- Prioritized activities, plan delivery, and ensure timely completion of milestones and providing status updates to Management.
- Supported the Head of HR to maintain the international staff database at field level.
- Prepared monthly and mid-month cash forecasts for HR-related expenses.
- Provided technical support to team members to ensure AAH staff are timely booked for UNHAS rotary-wing flights.
- Ensured proper management of AAH Guesthouse and room reservations for third-country nationals and host-country nationals.
Human Resources Officer
Christian Aid UK
Northeast Operations
2020.01 - 2022.03
- Developed and implemented Human Resource strategic goals in line with program’s vision, shaping and prioritizing demand against business objectives within CAID Northeast and provided support to Capital office in same vein.
- Assessed staffing needs and hired employees, collaborating with hiring managers to identify vacant roles and ensure timely recruitment aligned with HR best practices.
- Facilitated improvement and standardization of human resource procedures, effectively communicating updates to staff, consultants, vendors, and volunteers.
- Designed training programs, trained staff, consultants, vendors and volunteers on ethics, safeguarding, protection, PSEA and countering aid diversion, and ensure compliance.
- Liaised with senior managers to identify HR needs.
- Managed the HR budgets in line with WFP and DFID Covid 19 project (value for money) principles.
- Ensured compliance with internal and external regulations and policies.
- Proffered solutions on several human resource management needs, identifying gaps within the processes and facilitating strategic human resources planning.
- Drafted and framed CAID policies, including leave policy, general code of conduct, performance management system policy, disciplinary policy, and exit policy.
- Established a database for Payment of Monthly stipend for over 200 volunteers in CAID Nigeria country programme within the Northeast which has reduced time and cost of payment by almost 75%.
- Provided support for transition to a paperless practice by implementing an electronic booking system and a faster, safer and more accurate work system; reduced cost of labor by 30% and office overhead by 10%.
- Acted as a liaison between management and approximately 127 employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, and resolving work-related issues to promote a positive environment.
HR/Admin Manager
Action Against Hunger International
Monguno
2019.04 - 2020.01
- Initiated a proper filing and archiving system for all personnel files and HR documents.
- Streamlined maintenance of personnel files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Managed HR roles and responsibilities for team, facilitating effective collaboration and support.
- Effectively managed the contracts of staff while keeping abreast with available grants from donors (e.g. FFP, OFDA, EU, RESILAC & CHANEL FUND).
- Interpreted and advising AAH Management on Employment related issues in accordance with the Nigerian employment law.
- Processed the payroll for about 170 national staff on a monthly basis.
- Overseen the performance management of staff at the base.
- Set up performance objectives for the HR team and successfully achieved departmental goals.
- Facilitated HR Briefings for new staff and all HR trainings.
- Coordinated recruitment process for the EU project, resulting in hiring of over 50 staff members.
- Responded to employee issues and questions in a timely manner which has greatly improved employee satisfaction by 35%.
- Updated organization job descriptions to reflect changing roles and developed new ones for upcoming projects.
- Maintained good and effective relations with external bodies, especially with the Ministry of Labor, ACF lawyer and other INGOs.
HR/Admin Officer
Action Against Hunger International
Monguno
2018.07 - 2019.03
- Prepared monthly payroll for about 150 National staff with the use of HOMERE Software.
- Organized recruitment process in collaboration with hiring managers, schedule appointments, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
- Collaborated with departments to clarify and implement policies and procedures effectively.
- Interpreted and advised Management on Nigerian employment law as it relates to workforce management.
- Provided advice and assistance during staff performance evaluations.
- Supported the HR Manager in dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures.
- Facilitated exit processes for leavers, conducting exit interviews and coordinating clearance across all departments.
- Monitored and recorded employee time sheets and leave requests.
- Consistently followed up with line managers on employee contract details for contract extension/renewal.
- Provided staff orientations/on boarding.
- Planned and delivered trainings - including inductions for new staff; analysing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
- Supported in the compilation of monthly HR report for the base.
- Organized recruitment process in collaboration with hiring managers, scheduling appointments, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
- Managed daily operations of office and guesthouse to ensure smooth functioning.
- Supported in the preparation of procurement request for items needed in both office and guesthouse.
- Directly supervised subordinates.
- Directly supervised subordinates.
HR/Admin Assistant
Action Against Hunger International
Monguno
2018.01 - 2018.06
- Supported Base HR Officer in recruitment processes, enhancing team efficiency in hiring.
- Maintained timely and accurate information for all employees.
- Facilitated staff induction and onboarding for national staff.
- Collected and submitted the necessary documents for insurance enrolment, updating and ensuring that staff have up-to-date insurance cards.
- In liaison with the Base HR officer, tracked employee leaves and ensured that all necessary.
- Received, tracked and filed all staff pay slips and time sheets correctly.
- Maintained staff information database, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up for missing documents.
- Supported in the implementation and application of the HR policy on the mission and provided.
- Advised and provided support to employees and managers.
HR/Admin Assistant
Hallmark Leadership Initiative (HALI)
Maiduguri
2015.06 - 2018.01
- Supported recruitment process by collecting applications, scheduling examinations, administering tests, coordinating appointments, conducting background/reference checks, and communicating benefit information.
- Conducted orientation for new employees, ensuring they received induction packs and support tools while scheduling briefings with relevant departments.
- Maintained all personnel files.
- Managed personnel records, including attendance, overtime, and leave documentation.
- Adhered to HALI policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Promoted and shared ideas for enhancing support function by planning and overseeing employee recognition events.
- Assisted in implementing support function portfolio, aligning with plan of action.
- Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human resource information confidential.
- Provides clerical support duties to the Director of Admin & Programs.
Education
Master’s - International Relations
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria2023-12
Barrister at Law, B.L certificate -
Nigerian Law School
Abuja, Nigeria2016-12
Bachelor of Laws, LL. B Hons -
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria2015-12
Skills
- Talent acquisition and onboarding
- HR strategy
- Performance management
- Compensation design
- Employee engagement
- Labour law and compliance
- Change management
- HRIS implementation
- Budgeting and workforce cost control
- Stakeholder relations
- Learning and capacity building
Professional Certifications Memberships
- Certified HR Professional with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) – Associate Member.
- Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM).
- Certified Manager of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Courses And Training Attended
- Project Management for Development Professionals
- HOMERE Expert Level Training (PAYROLL SOFTWARE) – Action Against Hunger Nigeria – 2018
- National Youth Service Certificate (NYSC) - 2017
- Performance Management – Action Against Hunger Nigeria - 2018
- Logistics for Health Commodities – USAID - 2017
- Basic and Advanced Security In the field II – UNDSS - 2017
- Fundamentals in Monitoring & Evaluation – USAID - 2017
- Professional Health, Safety and Environment Management – HSE Level 1, 2 & Advanced - 2017
- Understanding the Rights of Women and Girls – YALI - 2017
- Creating & Maintaining Social Enterprises – YALI - 2017
- Responsible Leadership on Transparency & Good Governance – YALI - 2017
- Strategies for Personal Growth & Development – YALI - 2017
- Workforce Collaboration & Development – YALI - 2017
- Understanding Human Rights – YALI - 2017
- Community Organizing for Action – YALI - 2017
- Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health, HSE LEVEL 1 – WSO - 2017
- Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health, HSE LEVEL 2 – WSO - 2017
- Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health, HSE LEVEL 3 – WSO - 2017
Key Accomplishments
- Policy Revision and Implementation, Possess extensive experience in the evaluation, formulation, and implementation of policies. Successfully overseen the review and implementation of numerous Human Resources systems.
- Restructuring Organizations, Managed several organizational restructuring exercises in AFENET and in previous organizations.
- Recruitment and Selection, Implemented efficient and effective recruitment systems for AFENET and other organizations.
- Remuneration Management, Conducted Salary Surveys and implemented results to create a coherent salary structure.
- Payroll Management and Software, Acquired extensive expertise in Payroll Management software and developed Payroll Standard Operating Systems.
- Compliance and Auditing, Implemented an efficient E-archiving System and prepared for compliance audits.
References
Available on request
Timeline
Country Human Resource Lead
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET Nigeria)
2024.05 - Current
Deputy Head of Human Resources
Action Against Hunger
2023.08 - 2024.04
Human Resources & Admin Manager
Action Against Hunger
2022.03 - 2023.07
Human Resources Officer
Christian Aid UK
2020.01 - 2022.03
HR/Admin Manager
Action Against Hunger International
2019.04 - 2020.01
HR/Admin Officer
Action Against Hunger International
2018.07 - 2019.03
HR/Admin Assistant
Action Against Hunger International
2018.01 - 2018.06
HR/Admin Assistant
Hallmark Leadership Initiative (HALI)
2015.06 - 2018.01
Master’s - International Relations
University of Maiduguri
Barrister at Law, B.L certificate -
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws, LL. B Hons -
University of Maiduguri