Ndi Essien

Experience

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  Liverpool Associates in Tropical Health (LATH)

  Oct 2000 - Aug 2003

  Administrative Officer
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  Unilever PLC

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2004

  Human Resources & Administrative Officer
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  Partnership for Transforming Health Systems (PATHS)

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Business Manager
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  MOTT MACDONALD GROUP LIMITED

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2014

  Human Resources & Consultancy Manager
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  Cambridge Education Nigeria, Mott Macdonald Group

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2021

  HR Manager Projects

  Provided strategic leadership for HR operations supporting major FCDO projects in Nigeria.• Oversaw the management of 124 employees across seven offices, ensuring HR alignment with project goals.• Developed and executed HR strategies to support project objectives and foster a high-performance culture.• Established a GDPR-compliant HR information system, enhancing personnel record management and streamlining HR processes.• Led HR operations during office closures and program transitions across multiple African countries, ensuring minimal disruption.• Implemented innovative HR analytics to track employee performance and inform decision-making.• Directed talent acquisition efforts to secure top talent for FCDO projects, adhering to equal employment opportunity standards.• Developed and managed a reward system that fostered a pay-for-performance culture, leading to increased productivity and reduced turnover.• Ensured compliance with GDPR regulations, safeguarding employee data and ensuring legal HR practices.• Implemented risk management protocols, identifying and mitigating HR-related risks for project success.Key Achievements:• Successfully managed HR for high-value projects, including the Education Sector Support Programs in Nigeria (£125 million), Developing Effective Private Education, Nigeria (£16 million), and the Teacher Development Programs (£38 million), resulting in seamless project operations.• Streamlined HR processes during office closures and program transitions in Uganda, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone, ensuring minimal disruption.• Established a robust GDPR-compliant HR information system, contributing to data-driven decision-making and enhanced personnel record management.• Implemented a comprehensive recruitment, selection, and placement process, attracting top talent and ensuring compliance with equal employment opportunity standards. Show less

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  Malala Fund

  Sept 2021 - May 2024

  Human Resources Director

  • Provide visionary leadership to global HR teams, aligning their efforts with organizational goals and values.• Develop Learning & Development Strategy in line with organization's values and strategic goal facilitating skill development and career growth and encouraging a culture of continuous learning.• Develop and execute HR strategies that promote a culture of excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).• Lead the development of HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and ethical practices worldwide.• Oversee HR operations across multiple global offices, implementing efficient and people-friendly HR processes.• Manage departmental budgets, optimizing resource allocation to support strategic objectives.• Champion GDPR compliance within HR processes, safeguarding employee data and ensuring data privacy.• Implement a comprehensive recruitment, selection, and placement process, attracting top talent while ensuring equal employment opportunity standards.• Drive global workforce planning to align talent with organizational needs and goals.• Develop progressive compensation and benefits frameworks to attract, retain, and motivate diverse talents.• Establish and monitor risk management protocols, proactively addressing HR-related risks.Key Achievements:• Established offices in Nigeria and Pakistan, expanding the organization's global reach and impact.• Implemented HR Infrastructure via Employers of Record services in India and Tanzania, enhancing local talent acquisition and job security.• Orchestrated a comprehensive Compensation Equity Project, producing fair and competitive country-specific salary scales.• Conducted extensive salary benchmarking across 11 countries, enabling the establishment of competitive Salary Scales.• Developed and operationalized the Malala Fund Learning and Development Strategy, empowering staff development aligned with organizational priorities. Show less

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  The World Bank

  Sept 2024 - now

  STC - Recruitment