Human Resource Consultant

1. BACKGROUND

Street Child is on a mission to improve the lives of vulnerable children around the world through innovative solutions and community engagement. We are committed to empowering local communities and providing education and support to ensure that every child has a chance at a better future across multiple Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. As we continue to grow and expand our impact, we are looking for an experienced Human Resource Consultant to join our dynamic team to scale up operations, the organisation requires the urgent recruitment of key national staff positions within a very strict timeline.

Due to the urgency, complexity, and mandatory safeguarding/child-protection standards required for these roles, SCoN seeks to engage a qualified and experienced HR Recruitment Consultant (individual or firm) to manage the entire recruitment process.

2. OBJECTIVE

To procure professional, safeguarding-compliant, and rapid recruitment services that result in the successful hiring of all listed positions with 100% adherence to SCoN policies, Nigerian labour laws, and donor requirements.

3. POSITIONS TO BE RECRUITED

The Consultant shall fully manage recruitment for the following positions: Project Manager, Safeguarding Manage, Senior Child Protection Officers, Senior M&E Officer, Senior GBV Officers, Senior CRM Officers, Security Officers, Finance Officer, Compliance Officer, Operations Assistant, and Enumerators.

4. SCOPE OF WORK / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Consultant shall implement the complete Recruitment Plan covering all five stages: Preparation & Advertisement, Application Collection & Logging, Screening & Shortlisting, Interviews & Assessments, Verification, Final Selection & Offers.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Finalisation and approval of all Job Descriptions/Person Specifications

• Publication of adverts on workable, Relief Web, LinkedIn, and local platforms among others.

• Management of application database and automated acknowledgements

• Formation and coordination of recruitment.

• Design and administration of technical tests and scenario-based interviews.

• Strict safeguarding history screening and child-protection vetting for relevant roles

• Reference checks and background verification

• Preparation of ranked shortlists, interview notes, and final selection reports

• Issuance of offer letters and contracts

• Progress reporting and final comprehensive recruitment report (including gender/diversity metrics and lessons learned)

5. DELIVERABLES

The Consultant must submit the following milestones:

• Approved JDs, published adverts, recruitment toolkit & panel formation

• Complete applicant database and shortlist per position

• All interview/assessment records, scored sheets & ranked lists

• Reference & vetting reports, signed contracts, Final Recruitment Report

6. DURATION

The consultancy is expected to be completed within one month

7. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE OF CONSULTANT

• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in HR Management, recruitment for humanitarian organisations in Nigeria

• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, anti-corruption requirements

• Previous work with USAID, ECHO, FCDO, or UN agencies

• Experience recruiting Enumerators at scale in multiple LGAs

8. REPORTING AND SUPERVISION

The Consultant will report directly to the Country Director and provide:

9. PAYMENT TERMS

Payment will be milestone-based as per the signed Service Agreement:

10. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Interested consultants/firms should submit:

1. Technical proposal (max 5 pages) demonstrating understanding and approach with relevant timelines.

2. Detailed CV(s) or company profile

3. Evidence of similar assignments (at least 3 references)

4. Financial proposal (lump-sum fee in NGN)

Deadline for submission: March 26, 2026