🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – 7 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.) Finance Officer
2.) Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator
3.) ICT Officer
4.) Shelter Technical Assistant - Yola
5.) Shelter Technical Assistant - Mubi
6.) Shelter Officer - Mubi
7.) Shelter Officer - Yola

Job Title: Finance Officer (Partnership)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time

Description 

• The Finance Officer shall foster partnerships, to build strong, transparent, and accountable financial and programmatic interactions. He/she will work to establish clear processes, policies, and controls to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources by local partners.
• The Finance Officer will ensure that all financial transactions and reporting by partner organizations adhere to relevant regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
• He/she will contribute to the long-term sustainability of local organizations by helping them develop robust financial management systems, fostering transparent and accountable financial practices within NRC’s localization priority, to enhance the impact and sustainability of NRC aid efforts in Nigeria.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for conducting Downstream partner financial capacity assessments during the Downstream partner identification process.
• Initiate implementing partner meetings in line with the Project Cycle Management viz; Grants Opening Meeting, Project Review Meetings and Grant closing meetings.
• Responsible for verifying supporting documentation of costs charged to NRC by Downstream Partners in line with the procedures and regulations stipulated in the Downstream Partners agreement, for      cost  eligiblility.
• Ensure all original documents for the Downstream partner are stamped with NRC and/or donor stamp.
• Conduct periodic visits to the partners during the project implementation to support on Financial and reporting issues.
• Conduct regular meetings with Downstream Partners in consultation with the Partnerships Manager, to ensure issues identified during the implementation period of the project, or issues that may arise ,are resolved in a timely and precise manner.
• Responsible for reviewing Downstream Partners’ financial reports and ensuring that the Downstream Partner does not overspend or underspend on budgets. Responsible for recording and tracking Downstream Partners payments and updating progress on the grants/partnerships trackerr.
• Monitor Downstream Partner financial management, including each member’s expenditure and performance level.
• Provide support and training to Downstream Partner on financial and controls matters.
• Responsible for audit confirmation correspondence to Downstream Partners and coordinated with DPs on audit requirements.
• Responsible for the archiving of partner Financial supporting documents unto the NRC intranet site.
• Work closely with the Partnership Manager in providing required key Financial and implementation performance information timely.
• Acts as cover to the Country Office Finance Officer during leave periods.
• Any other duties as delegated.

Critical interfaces:
Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Finance Manager & Finance Coordinators
• Partnerships Manager & Partnerships Coordinator
• Area Managers, and Project Managers
• Head of Support & Head of Programmes

Qualifications
Required professional competencies:

• 3 years’ experience working as a Finance Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 3 years experience working with Implementing partners.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Good knowledge of the area and context in Adamawa & Borno States
• Good communication skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
• Experience with start-up, exit or similar
• Experience with capacity building of staff and training

Application Closing Date
8th July, 2024.

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

Job Title: Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full time

Role and Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities:

• Ensure that reports (internal and external) are submitted on time and are coherent and accurately written (Biweekly, APRs, quarterly, interim and/or final report).
• Support the field coordinator for the collection and dissemination of various contributions from the Project Managers, review and validation by technical team, dissemination and filing of the validated report.
• Maintain hard and soft files of NRC Nigeria food security and livelihood documents (from inception to closure).
• Play a key role in Grant Opening and Closing meetings preparation and implementation, as well as monthly/regular grants management meetings which include representation from each unit (Admin, programs, logistics, security and M&E), compile action points and ensure proper follow up of issues raised.
• Monitor and support the use of grants management tools such as the detailed implementation tool, M&E plan, PFU and Budget Follow Up amongst program teams to ensure accurate tracking of implementation and timely alerts to potential challenges/obstacles.
• Support Field Coordinator in Project  development;  including making inputs in the area of risk management, quality of implementation, analysis of challenges faced during implementation and  working with various program teams and key-stakeholders to resolve problems in a timely, cost-efficient and effective manner.
• Monitor implementation of programs to ensure they are in accordance with donor and NRC internal requirements. Must develop extensive understanding of donor rules for the project under implementation and guide project manager in the reading of the relevant donor rules.
• Ensure comprehensive grant/project files are maintained up to date and are available for use.
• To act as an information resource on Adamawa. In connection with the Field Coordinator, be able to provide informative and varied articles from several sources regarding the current food security and livelihood status based on CH Analysis, FEWSNET  and HEA analysis, socio-economic, security situation in the country. Build a dedicated file to centralize all relevant information on Adamawa context evolution and development.
• Provide briefing papers and support development of external communication tools as relevant for donor and relevant stakeholders’ visits/meetings on NRC Nigeria programs in Adamawa.
• Attend inter sector/coordination as FSL Coordinator to get firsthand information on program work and security information in Adamawa State.
• Support the field area manager in the ongoing context analysis and scenario planning, risk analysis and advocacy initiatives

Specific Responsibilities
Project Management:

• Support LFS Project Manager in preparation and timely delivery of detailed projects implementation, procurement and budget spending plans ensuring that off targets are timely identified and mitigated.
• Support partnership assessments and development of MoUs and other support documentation and resources in place to work with local partners.
• Responsible for staff guidance and technical capacity support on implementation modalities, plans and strategies.
• Ensure integration at implementation level with other Core Competencies (ICLA, Education, WASH, CCCM, Shelter & NFIs, PfV)
• Conduct staff performance management by ensuring clear objectives are set and conducting regular feedback sessions.
• Conduct frequent field visits to project areas to ensure quality implementation through technical and monitoring support.
• Participate in monthly project progress reviews working with the LFS Project Manager
•  Contribute to the preparation of donor reports, project reports and any other NRC internal reports as required.
• Ensure compliance during projects implementation to Donor and NRC regulations working closely with LFS PM
• Responsible for projects budget management and ensuring compliance.
• Work with LFS PM to support MEL team on support continuous monitoring of project implementation.

Capacity building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for LFS CC staff and recommend to the LFS PM
• Working with and support LFS PM and LEI Specialist, contribute and/or provide necessary technical training and develop appropriate technical guidelines and materials to NRC’s and partner’s staff.

Representation, coordination and Advocacy:

• Responsible for developing and maintain collaborative and effective partnerships with government and local authorities in project locations.
• Ensure effective stakeholder participation throughout the project implementation at LGA level.
• Identify advocacy messages within projects at implementation, and recommend to LFS PM
• Ensure coordination with other NGOs, INGOs at LGA level during project implementation to eliminate duplications of efforts.

Competencies
Generic professional Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development studies, Rural Development, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Economics and/or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience from working as a Project Coordinator or 3-4 years as Project Officer in a humanitarian and /or recovery context and managing Livelihoods and Food Security interventions
• Proven Experience in working with agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, income generation, financial inclusion and value chain development with strong experience in use of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) as a modality.
• Experience in food security and livelihood assessments, both field data collection and analysis.
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Traceable experience in working with local CSOs in areas of identification supervision, sub-granting and capacity building.
• Good experience in managing multiple projects in a challenging environment.
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals – ranging from local partners, local authorities, humanitarian community and the private sector proven ability in staff, donor contract & budget management.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal; as well as excellent report writing skills

Context / Specific skills, knowledge, and Experience:

• Example: Knowledge of the context in Northeast Nigeria
• Example: Knowledge of the local language English, Hausa, Fulani
• Example: Experience with start-up, exit or similar

Behavioural Competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states twelve behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:

• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust.
• Handling insecure environments

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.

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

Job Title: ICT Officer

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities
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 to 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:

• Adheres to and supports for implementation of NRC ICT policies and procedures, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Visit NRC field offices to provide support for internet setup on new bases according to ICT-HO Standards.
• S/he will oversee the staff support, ICT Policy compliance, and hardware/software including troubleshooting for the smooth running of business operations of the Area Office and sub-deep field offices under his responsibility.
• Ensure performance monitoring of ISP links to the assigned duty office.
• Provide proactive and responsive support to all end-users including field offices by implementing a helpdesk system that will capture regular support issues for the purpose of generating management information required for performance improvement.
• Report to the ICT coordinator the breakdowns and difficulties encountered in the resolution of incidents.
• Ensure delivery of client Microsoft Outlook setup and troubleshooting Outlook issues and webmail access.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of computer equipment according to the policies in place and after consultation with the ICT coordinator.
• Manage the Local Area Network (LAN) and the Wireless Local Area Network, with the aim of optimal performance of the network infrastructure for Internet connections (fiber, radio, VSAT), access to cloud applications, data storage, and backup on the Cloud (0365), Cisco Meraki networks, UPS and backup power systems, security of ICT installations (air conditioning, electricity, physical access), desktop computers and laptops, smartphones, software, and mobile applications.
• Send the monthly report of anomalies to the ICT coordinator for verification and compilation.
• Ensure delivery of critical Microsoft Windows (Client) operating system patches and updates of network schema.

Critical interfaces:

• By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• Area Manager
• ICT Coordinator/assistant
• HR Team
• Procurement team

Generic professional Competencies

• 3 years experience working as an ICT Assistant/ICT Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context preferably with a similar organization like NRC.
• BA in Computer Science or any relevant field
• Documented experience related to network management and cloud networking
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Good knowledge of the Nigerian context (internet services, Networks, software/hardware authentication)
• Office organization skills,
• Knowledge of Microsoft office 365, Access, and SharePoint is required.
• Certification in ITIL, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Cisco CCNA will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in Hausa is an asset

Behavioural Competencies:
These personal qualities influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies and the following are essential for this position:

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Planning and delivering results
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environments

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

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2024.

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

Job Title: Shelter Technical Assistant 

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full time

Role and Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities:

• 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 Responsible for: assessment, vulnerable beneficiary selection, project planning, implementation and monitoring for shelter construction activities
• Collection and analysis shelter data and report to shelter officer.
• Produce reports on weekly, monthly and require base as well.
• Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assessment on site. Village assessment; identify needs and resources, shelter type, data on returnees/ IDPs
• Beneficiary selection. Identify vulnerable families eligible for shelter assistance according to established selection criteria.
• Delivery on site. Shelter package according to the plan and on time clearance.
•  Provision and completion of all field related forms, contracts and retain in profile.
• Responsible for quality maintenance of shelter and latrine in target area
• Remain updated on technical and legal considerations (national lows, standards and codes)
• Coordinate the material loading, transportation and delivery with logistic and warehouse assistant
• Participate in NRC staff seminars and training, when scheduled.
• Properly operate the NRC assets (HF, VHF, Computer and sat phone...etc)

Monitoring Ensure that:

• all program data are accurately collected and reported;
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to the beneficiary’s families,
• Is correct and according to the delivery plan.
• The shelter construction up to completion and occupancy respects the activity plan and deadlines.
• Monitor shelter construction activities within the agreed timeframe.
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to individual beneficiaries, is correct and according to the construction delivery plan.
• Participate in field missions, shelter activities monitoring, and technical assistance to beneficiaries.
• Maintain shelter beneficiaries’ documentation both on field and office levels and on its profiles.
• Beneficiaries and community workers training regarding shelter and latrine design.
• Conduct the meeting with community/or village elders, Malaks, local authority and other stakeholders at field level
• Upon successful completion of construction stages reports to shelter officer for progress report.
• Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses
• Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate superior

Context / Specific skills, knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of working experience with the communities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Fluency in local language Pashtu/Dari both written and verbal

Competencies:

• Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional Competencies:

• These skills, knowledge and experience are important for effective performance.

Generic professional Competencies:

• Be ready to work in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Some knowledge of English language
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes.

Behavioural Competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 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

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.

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

Job Title: Shelter Technical Assistant 

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full time

Role and Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities:

• 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 Responsible for: assessment, vulnerable beneficiary selection, project planning, implementation and monitoring for shelter construction activities
• Collection and analysis shelter data and report to shelter officer.
• Produce reports on weekly, monthly and require base as well.
• Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assessment on site. Village assessment; identify needs and resources, shelter type, data on returnees/ IDPs
• Beneficiary selection. Identify vulnerable families eligible for shelter assistance according to established selection criteria.
• Delivery on site. Shelter package according to the plan and on time clearance.
•  Provision and completion of all field related forms, contracts and retain in profile.
• Responsible for quality maintenance of shelter and latrine in target area
• Remain updated on technical and legal considerations (national lows, standards and codes)
• Coordinate the material loading, transportation and delivery with logistic and warehouse assistant
• Participate in NRC staff seminars and training, when scheduled.
• Properly operate the NRC assets (HF, VHF, Computer and sat phone...etc)

Monitoring Ensure that:

• all program data are accurately collected and reported;
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to the beneficiary’s families,
• Is correct and according to the delivery plan.
• The shelter construction up to completion and occupancy respects the activity plan and deadlines.
• Monitor shelter construction activities within the agreed timeframe.
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to individual beneficiaries, is correct and according to the construction delivery plan.
• Participate in field missions, shelter activities monitoring, and technical assistance to beneficiaries.
• Maintain shelter beneficiaries’ documentation both on field and office levels and on its profiles.
• Beneficiaries and community workers training regarding shelter and latrine design.
• Conduct the meeting with community/or village elders, Malaks, local authority and other stakeholders at field level
• Upon successful completion of construction stages reports to shelter officer for progress report.
• Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses
• Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate superior

Context / Specific skills, knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of working experience with the communities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Fluency in local language Pashtu/Dari both written and verbal

Competencies:

• Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional Competencies:

• These skills, knowledge and experience are important for effective performance.

Generic professional Competencies:

• Be ready to work in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Some knowledge of English language
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes.

Behavioural Competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 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

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.

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

Job Title: Shelter Officer

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities
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 CC project portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
• Develop work plan and schedule for the monitoring of activities with line manager
• Supervision of assistants
• Support the selection of beneficiaries per the agreed criteria

Specific Responsibilities:

• These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
• Manage Shelter activities and report on progress in North West Region;
• Schedule and participate in training, implementation, running and follow-up of projects including monitoring and evaluation, technical methodologies, supervision and field missions;
• Lead on Shelter activities with Coordinator, include design of activities, BoQs, monitoring of any construction or rehabilitation in accordance with government regulations and standards
• For monitoring and evaluation liaise with M&E Officer (Sittwe) on tracking Outcomes/Outputs and targets, along with issues such as base lines, end lines and evaluations;
• Ensure that all administrative and logistical tasks are promptly and correctly completed;
• Represent NRC in community/local and state-level meetings, when requested and promote exchange of information with relevant external actors;
• Undertake any other duties assigned by Shelter PDM NW as and when required;
• Act as interpreter when required and translate documents as needed

Context / Specific skills, knowledge and Experience

• Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of Shelter programmes of at least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian and development program.
• Bachelor Degree from a recognized University (Civil Engineering or similar)
• Experience in working in Central Rakhine
• Experience in capacity building and training of targeted group.
•  Ability to work independently in a result-oriented multi-tasking and multi- cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities

Competencies:
Professional competencies:

• These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Some knowledge of English

Behavioural competencies (max 6):

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.

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

Job Title: Shelter Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities
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 CC project portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
• Develop work plan and schedule for the monitoring of activities with line manager
• Supervision of assistants
• Support the selection of beneficiaries per the agreed criteria

Specific Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly:

• Manage Shelter activities and report on progress in North West Region;
• Schedule and participate in training, implementation, running and follow-up of projects including monitoring and evaluation, technical methodologies, supervision and field missions;
• Lead on Shelter activities with Coordinator, include design of activities, BoQs, monitoring of any construction or rehabilitation in accordance with government regulations and standards
• For monitoring and evaluation liaise with M&E Officer (Sittwe) on tracking Outcomes/Outputs and targets, along with issues such as base lines, end lines and evaluations;
• Ensure that all administrative and logistical tasks are promptly and correctly completed;
• Represent NRC in community/local and state-level meetings, when requested and promote exchange of information with relevant external actors;
• Undertake any other duties assigned by Shelter PDM NW as and when required;
• Act as interpreter when required and translate documents as needed

Context / Specific skills, knowledge and Experience

• Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of Shelter programmes of at least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian and development program.
• Bachelor Degree from a recognized University (Civil Engineering or similar)
• Experience in working in Central Rakhine
• Experience in capacity building and training of targeted group.
•  Ability to work independently in a result-oriented multi-tasking and multi- cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities

Competencies:
Professional competencies:

• These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Some knowledge of English

Behavioural competencies (max 6):

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.

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