🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – 10 Positions

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Logistics Officer
2.) Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant
3.) Logistics Technical Assistant
4.) Education Project Manager
5.) Field Office Coordinator
6.) Grants Coordinator
7.) Education Coordinator
8.) Education Officer
9.) Cash and Markets Coordinator
10.) Area Support Manager

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Logistics Officer to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.

Role and Responsibilities

• The Logistics Officer is responsible for managing AO Procurements, vehicle fleet, assets and warehouses, to ensure effective, transparent and accountable logistic support to the Norwegian Refugee Council programs in NRC Nigeria. Liaison with program teams to ensure adequate logistical consideration for coordination and planning of program implementation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to program teams on logistical elements of distribution & procurement planning.

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Generic Responsibilities:

• These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities
Procurement:

• Process procurements within the AO threshold as per approved guidelines, procedures and forms (Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, Service Completion form etc.)
• Check the availability and prices of requested items in the local market; liaise with country office if procurement must be conducted there or at area office level
• Prepare a weekly summary of all outstanding purchase requisitions, showing the current status of the items and the date which they are expected to be supplied to the projects
• Prepare monthly summary reports for all procurements identifying problems in operations and solutions proposed
• Oversee all arrangements for meetings and conferences as required ensuring these are delivered to a high quality and cost effectively
• Updates and Manages the Procurement tracker
• Updates and manages the contract tracker Ensure that all procurements are done in accordance with NRC logistics policies, procedures and donor regulations.
• Check and receive purchase requisitions and initiate the procurement process according to NRC procurement regulations.
• Ensure RFQs are prepare and send out within the agreed lead time.
• Complete and issue purchase orders in accordance with NRC regulations.
• Check procurement documents (Bid analysis, Purchase orders and Payment documents etc...) and submit to signatories for verifications and approvals.
• Check payment documents as per procurement checklist before submission to finance.
• Follow up with supplies and organize for delivery of materials.
• Conduct regular market surveys to identify suitable and reliable suppliers and service providers.
• Maintain updated vendor database at area level.
• Update and share the procurement tracker on regular basis.
• Submit invoices from suppliers and the relevant procurement documents to finance.

Fleet Management:

• Managing and tracking of all vehicles on the fleet, when required to support the area offices
• Ensure that vehicles are checked on a daily basis, and that regular service and maintenance is carried out as per agreed schedule as well as managing service agreements such as vehicles fueling.
• Ensure vehicles have current and lawful documentation.
• Receive travel requests and maintain trip schedules and Staff Movement Board.
• Produce logistics site report, vehicle and generator cost performance report.
• Ensure proper usage and Maintenance of the Area Office Generator by keeping an up to date Generator Log book for usage and services.

Asset Management:

• Maintaining up-to-date control of all assets including tracking donor, value, and location, managing staff issue, and recording all asset movements and disposals
• Oversee the issuance and return of assets to/from staff in the absence of assets focal person
• Update Asset Register and send to country office every month in the absence of the assets focal person

Warehousing Management:

• Will only provide supportive role in the absence of area warehouse staff.
• Manage and maintain the physical warehouse.
• Ensure quarterly stock check and reconciliation.
• Ensure random spot check on stock in the warehouse
• Ensure all program stock are released through NRC Stock release/requisition form and accompanied with a waybill to Beneficiaries/point of usage.
• Ensure the BHs and the Area Office Logistics Team Lead are informed about all stock under expired, expiring SOF and other irregularities or discrepancy in the warehouse respectively.

Critical interfaces:

• By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• Coordination for the movement of materials - Program Managers and Field Coordinators
• Coordination of Field office operations and requirements - Area Manager
• Logistics Technical support for Field Offices - Logistics Manager
• Implementation - Logistics Team Lead, Logistics Assistant
• Follow up of Admin related Field issues, especially maintenance and repairs of facilities - HR Coordinator/Admin Officer
• Work in close collaboration with the finance and administration departments to ensure effective operations and strong team spirit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or any related field.
• At least 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience with computers – Microsoft Word and Excel plus email
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good knowledge of the English Language.

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
• In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Livelihoods, Food, and Security Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.

Role and Responsibilities

• The purpose of the Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant position is to assist in the day-to day implementation of the Food Security  Project.

Generic Responsibilities:

• These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.
• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.

Specific Responsibilities:

• These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of program intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
• Together with LFS Officers, the Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of livelihoods and food security activities in the field. -Agriculture, Income Generation Activities, (IGAs), Cash for work (CfW) activities and livestock production and management.
• Support and carry out the registration of project beneficiaries with supervision from the officer.
• Conduct livelihoods assessments to determine the most viable income generating activities.
• Support stakeholders and partners in training on project beneficiaries.
• Data collection for project monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans.
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities.
• Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation areas.
• Facilitate the distribution of materials and equipment according to procedures.
• Supervise, train, and develop teams of good community facilitators, community volunteers, and survey enumerator.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of beneficiaries on small scale business, income generating activities, CfW, livestock production & management and FFS
• Supervise distribution of materials and equipment are timely and accordance with the procedures.
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities, aim and objective.
• Explore and facilitate introduction of new technology, method and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.

Critical interfaces:

• By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• Strategy and Project Planning: Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinators, Project Manger
• Area Operations: Finance Officer, Logistic Officer, security officer, Access Officers, Protection Officers

Behavioral Competencies (max 6):

• These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

Performance Management:

• The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual.
• The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
  • The Job Description
  • The Work and Development Plan
  • The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
  • The End-term Performance Review Template
  • The NRC Competency Framework

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences or related.
• Work experience from plateau context preferred.
• Minimum of two years in related position
• Experience and understanding of Selection, Planning and Management (SPM)of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) both on the farm and off farm.
• Experience in beneficiary skills training and distribution of conditional business grants or small business start up kits.
• Experience in agricultural livelihoods (crop and livestock production), value chain addition and Cash for Work
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Knowledge of the context in Plateau state.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with respects
• Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.
• Candidates from Plateau State preferred.

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Logistics Technical Assistant, Nigeria

Job Identification: 13489
Location: Jos, Plateau
Job type: Full time
Job Category: Logistics

Job Description

• These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
• In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Logistics Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.

Role and Responsibilities

• The position of Logistics Assistant will be based in Jos. H/She will be responsible for specific tasks related to Procurement, warehouse management, vehicle and generator management and assets at the Jos Office.
• Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained according to Logistics Handbook and other NRC policies
• Ensure that all NRC vehicles are in proper operating condition and coordinate vehicle maintenance with the Logistics Officer in Jos
• Ensure that NRC generators in Jos are maintained on regular basis.
• Keep log of generator fueling, monitor consumption and record appropriately
• Responsible for the receipt, storage and dispatch of all stock at the Jos Office ensuring that proper documentation is maintained for same.
• Ensure that assets are tagged
• To also ensure asset movement is tracked in the Asset Register

Specific responsibilities:

• Ensure the driver adheres to NRC logistics and drivers procedures
• Compile and submit monthly vehicle utilization and carpool reports
• Ensure NRC fleet is utilized and optimised accordingly.
• Prepare requisitions for spare parts for vehicles
• Coordinate and facilitate timely reporting of eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
• Secure that NRC vehicles are equipped with necessary documents and equipment
• Ensure all drivers fill movement logbook and that logbook is signed by the passengers.
• Responsible for the receipt, storage and dispatch of all stock at the Jos Office ensuring that proper documentation is maintained for same.
• Ensure that assets are tagged before being dispatched to the field.
• To also ensure asset movement is tracked in the Asset Register
• Ensure that all vehicle records and reports including logbooks, accident report etc are filled appropriately.
• Keep log of the generators and ensure that fuel consumption is monitored and recorded appropriately

Performance Management:

• The employee will be accountable for and evaluated on the responsibilities and the competencies, based on NRC’s Performance Management System.

The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description
• The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
• The Competency Framework

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience working with transport and vehicle management in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience with inventory and asset management.
• Experience with computers – Microsoft Word and Excel plus email
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good knowledge of English

Competencies:

• Behavioral competencies
• Problem solving and solution oriented
• Adaptable and coping with change
• Managing resources

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2024; 10:33

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Education Project Manager

Job Identification: 13300
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Education

Responsibilities

• The Education Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for the direct implementation of the Education  CC project and will provide regular technical support and monitoring visits to all program areas to ensure that interventions consider international best practices and are appropriately meeting the needs of the participants in target communities.
• S/he will represent NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager.
• This position reports to the North Area Manager and is a key member of the Area Management Group
• Line management for Education project staff
• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
• Contribute to the development of Country, Area, and Education strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant Education projects
• Coordinate and manage Education project implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements
• Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of the project
• Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the Education Specialist
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Develop and manage project budget (in cooperation with Coordinators) and coordinate across Core Competencies
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Qualifications
What you will bring:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Education Degrees in Social Work, Social Science, Humanities, or other related degree with 3 year working experience
• Technical Education expertise, including youth programming
• Minimum of three years of professional experience leading, managing, and implementing emergency response programs in shelter programming in a humanitarian and/or recovery context
• Demonstrated experience in grant management, budgeting, and proposal writing
• Strong budgeting and budget monitoring skills, including proficiency with MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals, ranging from local partners, local authorities, the humanitarian community, and to the private sector
• Experience in supporting the Logistics and Procurement department in the procurement of non-food, shelter, and hygiene items and diverse types of constructions and rehabilitation activities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills are required
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, as well as excellent report-writing skills

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of NGOs operations and humanitarian sector dynamics in Borno State is an advantage
• Demonstrated background and knowledge of major humanitarian donors, particularly BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), UNICEF (United Nations Children Fund), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations), and UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees)
• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing, and capacity-building a multicultural team
• Previous experience in partnerships with local governments and CBOs, providing capacity building, coaching, and collaborating on project design and implementation
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas under strenuous conditions
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Experience with start-up or expansion of new programs
• Fluency in Hausa and one other spoken language in Borno Central and/or Borno North

Behavioural Competencies:

• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Initiating action and change

What We Offer

• Contract of 12 months
• Grade 8 in NRC scale
• An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

Application Closing Date
3rd January, 2024

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email cwa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Note

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. At NRC we think outside the box.
• We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face.
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• This position is open only to nationals of Nigeria.

Job Title: Field Office Coordinator

Location: Pulka / Gwoza, Borno
Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level:  Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: Area Manager
Travel:  40%

Job Description

• These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
• In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Office Field Coordinator to join our team in Pulka/Gwoza field office, Borno State. The field office coordinator will be responsible for providing efficient support to project implementation in the Pulka/Gwoza Field Office. It will predominantly include cooperation with all local stakeholders and partners, serving as the primary point of contact for NRC.

Responsibilities
Operational Management:

• Responsible for providing effective and efficient support to field-based staff in implementing NRC projects, in close coordination and collaboration with CC Project Managers.
• Responsible for providing timely and methodical updates regarding the context, needs, and trends to the Area Manager.
• Responsible for budget management at the field office level, in line with the approved authorization table, and ensuring appropriate burn rates are maintained and that solutions to over/under expenditure are applied.
• Support the field-based staff, by reporting on potential conflicts of interest, fraud, protection concerns, and any other effects related to NRC’s assistance.

Safety and Security:

• Support dedicated NRC safety and security staff in information collection and sharing to ensure the safety of NRC staff and participants.
• Ensure security guidelines and security risk assessments are implemented and regularly updated for all project locations.

Program Development:

• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate.
• Under the line management of the Area Manager and close cooperation with CC Project Managers/Coordinator, contribute towards drawing up plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, both program and support staff.
• Closely monitor the field implementation and ensure quality programming along with timely completion of the project's deliverable
• Support multi-sectoral emergency preparedness and response as required by the context and management.

Logistics and Finance:

• Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are in place, maintained, and adhered to so that all field office support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure regular communications between the Area Office and field office support functions are maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring timely submission of cash forecast to the Area Office.
• Responsible for the preparation of projected expenditures every month (cash book management).
• Responsible for accurate budget control and overall responsibility for financial management at the project site in line with active projects.

Human Resource and Administration Management:

• Plan staff requirements and, as agreed with the Area Manager liaise with the HR department for support.
• Responsible for appraisals as per NRC’s standard requirements and procedures.
• Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field and departing team members are debriefed.
• Responsible for facilitating capacity development and training of all personnel.

Coordination and Representation:

• Responsible for attending meetings and coordination fora, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Area Manager.
• Act as the main point of contact for NRC with members of the public, beneficiaries, local authorities, I/NGOs, and any other persons or organizations at the field level
• In line with NRC’s standards, ensure communication plans are implemented, stakeholders are informed on NRC’s activities, and the organization is well accepted by communities.
• In charge of producing weekly and monthly reports, flash reports, and any other reports as requested by the Area manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics and Business Management.
• At least 3 years  experience in a similar role in a humanitarian and/or recovery context
• Knowledge of the context in northern Nigeria, Gwoza-Pulka in particular.
• Experience in support functions such as Logistics, Finance, or HR is an advantage.
• Experience in context analysis and humanitarian needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and program development.
• Experience in coordination and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, and communities.
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
• Strong ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluency in local languages.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

Job Title: Grants Coordinator

Job ID.: 13347
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Job Category: Donor relations
Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level:  Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line:  Grant Manager
Travel: 40%

Job Description

• These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.  If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Grant Coordinator to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State.
• You will be responsible and supporting the Grants Manager in essential grants management support, business development and reporting across the Nigeria portfolio for the NRC offices.

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare reports for donors, partners, and government on program progress, ensuring all reporting requirements of donors are delivered on time and in a quality manner.
• Ensure quality of program writing, including program activity plans, reports and informal updates.
• Work with the Grants Manger to develop concept notes and donor proposals, and participate in writing them in close cooperation with relevant departments in NRC Nigeria.
• Support in the development of generic concept notes, briefing notes and SITREPS to be used in donor meetings and visits.
• Maintain program files and ensure copies of donor concept notes, proposals, contracts,and reports are correctly filed in the Filing Tree.
• Responsible for donor compliance of the respective grants and project cycle management processes for allocated projects.
• Support in the development and implementation of grants-related trainings, including proposal and report writing.
• Ensure that all programme staff are aware of requirements and conditions of grant agreements and contracts, through the use ofgrant opening/mid/closing meetings and other methods.
• Support in the maintenance of an accessible and well-organized filing system for storing all grant-specific files for all of NRC’s past and active grants and ensure that grant coordination systems and processes are successfully implemented.
• Support in keeping the Grants Tracker updated.
• Support in ensuring all documentation required is ready and available for audits.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and consideration of NRC global and regional strategies when executing functions related to this role.
• Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, compliance, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including filing of grant documents (including through the grants database - forthcoming).
• Support in the coordination of development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control.
• Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets and donor reports.
• Be updated on donor priorities, trends and track and share relevant calls for proposals to the relevant teams.
• Document, analyze, and share learning from the proposal and reporting process, and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
• Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems.
• Provide an internal helpdesk on donor-related issues, including organizing and deliver trainings in donor rules and regulations, as well as proposal and report writing.
• Coordinate the development and distribution of internal reports.
• Contribute to PCM training and usage of the NRC PCM framework in the CO as delegated by the Grants Manager.
• Support external donor audits.
• Represent NRC towards relevant partners and donors as delegated.
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Qualifications

• Between 3-5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise
• Relevant university degree or higher education
• Relevant experience with grants management in the humanitarian sector
• Experience from working with humanitarian and development donors
• Good understanding of donor rules and regulations
• Skills and experience in report and proposal writing
• Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills (data and financial)
• Ability to mediate in high-stress scenarios with competing interest
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Above average computer skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Application Closing Date
1st January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Education Coordinator

Job ID.: 13349
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Job Category: Education
Duration of contract: 6 months (Renewable).
Grade Level:  Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line:  Area Managert
Travel: 50%

Job Description

• Adhering to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
• Directly line managing three Education Officer and indirectly line managing twelve Education Assistants and providing them with technical and administrative support in their duties.
• Identifying capacity gaps and providing informal capacity development for staff.
• Preparing monitoring documents, workplans, activity reports, spending plans and procurement plans for project activities.
• Ensuring that quality activities are implemented on time and in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
• Conducting regular field visits to project locations to ensure timeliness and quality of implementation in the field and provide regular updates on project status.
• Applying protection and prevention mechanisms in all project activities and interactions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and beneficiaries.
• Managing and monitoring project budgets and ensuring spending is compliant with the project budget.
• Representing NRC in meetings and coordination with education actors in the area, communities and LGA education and government representatives.
• Project planning and implementation: Area Manager, Education Specialist, Field Office Coordinator, Support Coordinators
• Area operations: Area Manager and Field Office Coordinator
• Staff capacity building: Area Manager and Education Specialist
• Sector coordination and representation: other NGOs and UN agencies working in education in the area and Education Secretaries for the LGA, beneficiary communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s preferably in project management or education.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience implementing and managing education projects
• Technical education expertise in education programming
• Development of reports, workplans, budgets, procurement, and spending plans.
• Experience managing and building the capacity of staff.
• Experience coordinating with local government and community representatives.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Fluency in spoken Hausa.
• Experience in the field of education, peacebuilding, vocational education, or youth programming.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

Job Title: Education Officer

Job ID.: 13350
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Job Category: Education
Duration of contract: 6 months (Renewable)
Grade Level: Grade 5 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: Education Coordinator
Travel: 50%

Job Description

• Plan and implement program activities in compliance with project log frame, budget, workplan, proposal, NRC, donor and humanitarian practices and guidance provided by the Education Manager or Coordinator and Education Specialist
• Develop and apply work plans, procurement plans and spending plans to ensure on time implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reports.
• Formally or informally identify capacity development needs for Education staff and contractors, identify or provide training and follow up mentoring.
• Oversee the work of Education Assistants, identify capacity building needs, and provide technical and administrative support and mentoring as needed.
• Supervise the collection of data including baseline.
• Ensure that all necessary documents and means of verification for all activities are captured and stored electronically.
• Oversee recruitment and procurement processes in coordination with Education Assistants and NRC’s Human Resources and Procurement units and follow up as necessary.
• Represent NRC to government authorities and ensure that all project activities are done in coordination with government.
• Engage and coordinate with government authorities, communities, community leaders, parent groups, school management and other organizations implementing education activities including the Education in Emergencies Working Group and implementing partners.
• Ensure effective coordination with NRC’s Shelter, WASH, Information Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Camp Coordination and Camp Manager (CCCM), Monitoring and Evaluation, Protection and Compliance units.
• Supervise and submit needs assessment, data collection and submission and collection of documentation and verification of project activities.
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line and/or technical manager.
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements including strict adherence to the Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policies
• Prepare plans based on proposals, log frames and budgets.
• Implement activities in coherence with project documents.
• Prepare regular reports and other documents to capture project progress and achievements.
• Represent NRC and coordinate with government, partner, and education stakeholders.
• Provide capacity building for staff and contractors.
• Identify and share ideas for improvement of the Education program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Development, Management, or a related field with a Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least two years’ experience working with a national or international NGO or United Nations agency in the Northeast of Nigeria.
• At least one year of experience managing program staff and implementation in the field with experience in education preferred.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Understanding of data collection and analysis and documentation of results
• Experience mobilizing communities and interacting with government education authorities.
• Analytic and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English, both written and oral required.
• Understanding of the education context and humanitarian and development response in north-eastern Nigeria, with specific experience in Borno state preferred.
• Fluent spoken Hausa language, with other local languages an advantage
• Experience with nonformal and vocational education and support to formal education preferred.
• Documented experience working with local government authorities and IDP, returnee and host communities.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement and recruitment of staff and contractors
• Understanding of humanitarian, development and protection standards and their application in the field.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

Job Title: Cash and Markets Coordinator

Job Identification: 13351
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Schedule Full time
Job Category: Cash Transfer Programming
Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion Specialist
Travel: 50% in country to Area Offices

Description

• These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
• In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Cash and Markets Coordinator to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will be responsible for the overall cash and markets day to day support functions for the NRC office.
• The role of Cash & Markets Coordinator will have crosscutting function, working across and within teams, which is programme and support.
• The role will support market assessments to inform project design decisions, development of systems, standards and tools to enhance the quality, efficiency, monitoring, reporting and risk management.
• Role will also support cross-functional/departmental coordination, staff capacity building and external coordination with coordination platforms, private sector and state actors.

Responsibilities

• Support the institutionalization of market-based approaches in NRC Nigeria. This will include the development of the market-based approach strategy (including CVA), guidelines, technical SOPs, training materials and results frameworks, ensuring relevance and applicability to all CCs and integrated programming.
• Compliance and adherence to NRC regional and country strategies, Head Office strategic priorities, policies, core competencies tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills using a blended learning approach.
• Lead the development of effective and relevant systems and tools for the design, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of market-based programming activities, including periodic reviews Cash and Voucher Assistance SOPs
• Lead and/or support periodic and needs based market assessments to inform project design decisions. The emphasis being to work with CC and Logistics teams in supporting/ developing their capacity in this role.
• Develop robust risk management plans, risk monitoring systems and maintain up-to-date risk matrix.
• Collaborate with CFM Coordinator to ensure an effective system for addressing beneficiary feedback and complaints related to cash and voucher assistance.
• Innovate and promote the uptake of appropriate technologies that enable NRC to deliver CVA in a better way. This will include institutionalisation of Red Rose across all CCs and systematically piloting/adapting evidence-based best practices.
• Develop and deliver a relevant capacity building packages for NRC staff, partners and service providers.
• In collaboration with Logistics Manager, lead market assessment to inform FWAs review in case of inflation rate on the market.
• Engage in externally oriented actions to the extent that they promote/benefit NRC strategic intentions, including dissemination of best practice, influencing decisions at Cash Working Group and other clusters, and capacity building for stakeholders.
• Participate in internal strategic meetings and discussions related to the application of market-based programming approaches for Nigeria.  This includes supporting the development of proposals and strategy documents at a CC, Area Office and country office level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Studies or Economics. Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar or equivalence role.
• Extensive knowledge of the humanitarian sector
• Proven experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
• Strong coordination skills
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience working with vulnerable communities and people (displaced people, women, youths)
• Strong computer skills - proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel and is mandatory
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

What’s in it for you?
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

• At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies.
• NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Application Closing Date
28th December, 2023; 13:18

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Area Support Manager

Job Identification: 13326
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Job Category: Coordination
Job Schedule: Full time

Responsibilities
What you will do:

• The Area Support Manager will work in the different areas of Finance, Logistics, HR and ICT.
• Line management for support staff such as Finance, HR & Admin, Logistics and ICT
• Member of the Area Management Team (AMT)
• Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements
• Provide input on operational support to the Area Plan of Action and coordinate and align active support with Programme plans at Area level.
• Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation.
• Facilitate Area Support Budget, area level budgets, including support costs.
• Responsible for developing regular reports on the Area level to the Country Office and AM
• Responsible for implementation of new country-specific technical SOPs, guidelines, and tools in Area (HR, Logistic/ICT and Finance)
• Facilitate training for programme staff on finance, logistics and HR procedures.
• Responsible for technical capacity building of support staff (HR, Logistic/ICT and Finance)
• In addition to this, the new Area Support Manager will also work on Compliance, Resource Management, establishing systems and procedures and support the Emergency Response.

Qualifications
What you will bring:

• Minimum of four years in a middle management position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience in Finance or Logistics managerial position required.
• Solid knowledge of HR, finance, and logistics routines in a humanitarian context
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience in remote management
• Knowledge of the Nigeria Emergency Response crisis an asset
• Experience of partnership an asset
• Previous NRC experience in a similar role an asset

Behavioural competencies:

• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Initiating action and change.

Application Closing Date
3rd January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online