Human Resource Management Officers at West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

About the West African Examinations Council

The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organisation responsible for conducting various examinations in the English-speaking West African countries. Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the vacant position below in its Nigeria National Office:

Job Title: Human Resource Management Officer
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties, among others:

Assist in the formulation and implementation of Human Resource policies and programmes.
Assist in handling staff and Management issues.
Coordinate Human Resource matters relating to employee records.
Coordinate staff performance management reports.
Prepare Human Resource Management reports.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

A Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field.
Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Relevant work experience of at least three (3) years in employee relations, HR generalist role, HRIS management and HR data analytics.
Professional certification in CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or other related certifications is a mandatory pre-requisite.
A minimum of three (3) years post NYSC relevant work experience.

General Requirements

Candidates must be able to use personal computers, office software package and have knowledge of web- based systems;
They must be self-motivated and able to write good reports; analyse and review research reports.
They must be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision.
They must be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change; possess influencing, analytical and communication skills.
They must be an organiser/planner with ability to be flexible and be able to successfully implement ideas.
Note: All Applicants must possess five (5) credits in WASSCE / SSCE / GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting, or six (6) credits including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings.
Applicants should not be more than forty (40) years of age as at the close of the advertisement.
They must have also undergone the mandatory one (1) year National Youth Service.

Salary and Conditions of Service

The salaries paid by the Council are very attractive.
Point of entry into the salary scales will depend on qualifications and experience.
The successful applicants will enjoy very good remuneration package that is in line with Council’s Conditions of Service and will also be assured of full career development within the organisation.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 (10:00am).