🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Danish Refugee Council (DRC) – 5 Positions

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Humanitarian Access & Safety Officer
2.) Driver (x2)
3.) Humanitarian Access Specialist
4.) Economic Recovery Manager

Job Title: Driver

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract (12 months)
Slot: 2 Openings
Supervised by: Supply chain Manager
Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager
Area of Operation: Nigeria
Wished start date: ASAP (possibility for extension)
Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee): National

Purpose

• The driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating company vehicles to transport passengers, goods, or materials to designated locations.
• The driver must adhere to traffic rules and regulations, prioritize safety at all times, and ensure the timely and secure transportation of individuals or items

Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:

• Safely and responsibly operate Organization’s vehicle depending on the assigned task.
• Transport passengers to designated locations in a timely manner, following predetermined routes or as directed.
• Load and unload goods or materials onto the vehicle, ensuring proper handling and securing of the items to prevent damage or loss during transit.
• Perform routine inspections of the vehicle before and after each trip, checking for any damages, defects, or maintenance needs, and report any issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
• Adhere to traffic rules, regulations, and Organisation policies to ensure safe and defensive driving practices at all times.
• Monitor traffic conditions, adjust routes if necessary, and use navigation tools to optimize travel time.
• maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with passengers
• Assist with loading and unloading passengers, including individuals with special needs, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Follow any specific instructions or requirements related to the transportation task, such as delivering goods to specific addresses or obtaining signatures for proof of delivery.
• Keep accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, and any incidents or accidents that occur during the course of duty.
• Follow scheduled maintenance plans and promptly report any vehicle malfunctions or required repairs to the appropriate Staff.
• Adhere to all relevant safety regulations, including the proper use of seat belts, safety equipment, and adherence to speed limits.
• Stay updated on road conditions, traffic reports, and potential detours or construction sites that may affect travel plans.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behavior when representing the company in public.

Other:

• Monitor and report any irregularities with the Vehicles
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Required Qualifications
Essential:

• Proven qualifications in safe driving
• Proven experience as a driver, preferably in a professional setting
• 4 years of relevant work experience in transportation, mechanics, logistics, and operations.
• Valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle(s) to be operated(SUVs).
• Good command of English and Nigerian languages
• Good knowledge of the Abuja map and routes
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and orally.
• Experience with international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Excellent driving skills and the ability to handle various road and weather conditions.

Desirable:

• Languages: (indicate fluency level)  Able to communicate in spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
• Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.) Minimum OND or equivalent

Required Skills & Qualities:
Core Competencies of DRC:

• Striving for excellence
• Collaboration
• Taking the lead
• Communication
• Demonstrating Integrity
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Excellent writing, proof-reading, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong ability to adapt, take initiative and work in a multicultural environment
• Interest for humanitarian sector and donor’s environment
• Listening, analytical and synthesis skills
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace.

General Regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.

Salary & Benefits
Non-Management J.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2023 (11:59 pm GMT).

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

Note

• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
• DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
• DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
• Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
• Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

Job Title: Humanitarian Access Specialist

Location: Abuja
Employment Period: 12 months
Wished Start Date: ASAP (possibility for extension)
Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee): National

Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

Background
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015. DRC Nigeria is the largest DRC country mission in the West Africa region and one of the largest DRC country missions globally. Currently, DRC delivers life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities in the areas of armed violence reduction, humanitarian mine action, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 30+ Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in northeast Nigeria.

Purpose

• The overall aim of the Humanitarian Access Specialist post, he/she will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day Access functions and oversight of the DRC Nigeria Access Strategy Management function at the Country Office while having the capacity to rove throughout the Country when/if required
• This includes ensuring compliance with the DRC Nigeria Mission Access and safety policies, plans and procedures.
• Under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager, the Access Specialist position will promote humanitarian access and coordination efforts and support the day-to-day implementation of the DRC Nigeria Mission project in implementation sites. The main tasks will be delivered through staff training on day-to-day negotiation, humanitarian principles and contributing to evidence base advocacy.
• The Access Specialist will work closely with other program Managers, Coordinators, Advocacy, and Field Staff to ensure a unified reporting information sharing on access constraints, enablers, and statistics. He/ She will regularly interface with DRC Access Technical Team at the RO and/ or HQ level, INGO Forum and UN/ OCHA Access Teams through attending meetings, webinars and communicating outcomes to Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager.
• He/ She will be aiding in delivering access and safety training and capacity building of program staff to enable DRC Nigeria Mission operations to be implemented safely and securely.

Duties and Responsibilities
Humanitarian Access:

• Design, in a participatory manner with field offices, Access and Safety team, and program units, the DRC Nigeria Mission's humanitarian access strategy, which is responsive to the local context.
• Develop, in a participatory manner, access work plans with field offices working closely with the Area Manager/ Head of Base/ HASM.
• As a DRC Nigeria Humanitarian Access and Safety unit member, he/she will support the HAS Manager in developing, reviewing, and implementing HAS management plans in all locations.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of access-related initiatives and other reporting and information/communication flows.
• Support access innovation initiatives in all DRC field offices.
• Participate in security incident reporting and analysis to determine the access impact on DRC activities.
• Maintain and update access-related incident tracker for all locations in Nigeria.
• Provide area-based access analyses supporting operational implementation or program development.
• Support HAS Manager in mentoring field staff on access and humanitarian principles relevant to program implementation.
• Collate and compile monthly access reports in consultation with all Safety and Access teams, Program Coordinators, and Area Managers and submit them to HASM.
• Maintain and update area-specific actors mapping for all DRC Nigeria locations.
• Continuously and proactively monitor and evaluate the political, economic, social, and humanitarian situation for developments affecting humanitarian access to inform DRC’s response.
• Collaborate and participate with the DRC HQ ACE Team/ Sessions and report to HASM.
• Work with the Access and Safety Manager to ensure timely and appropriate follow-up to violations of the DRC Code of Conduct and operational breaches of humanitarian principles.
• Work to ensure that the DRC Nigeria Mission, its mandate, and work in the areas of operations are known and accepted within Nigeria.
• Provide access technical advice to the Area Manager/ Head of Base and field teams on implementing program activity and reviewing tailored acceptance strategies as directed by the Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager.
• Maintain a high level of access preparedness vis-a-vis predicted contextual fluctuations operationally and programmatically.

Access Coordination Support:

• Support the facilitation of access coordination groups which DRC participates in and/or leads.
• Participate in all Access Working Group meetings, Civil–Military Co meetings and ad hoc meetings as may be required occasionally.
• Provide briefings following unique research or assessments to access teams/ groups.
• Facilitate field-level coordination meetings with the Field team, Area Managers, Program Managers, and Coordinators ensuring that access challenges are identified and discussed with relevant local actors.
• Conduct regular visits in all DRC field locations, including those with potential for interventions.

Networking, Liasson, Humanitarian Negotiations and Community Outreach:

• Represent DRC as a humanitarian organisation in community outreach and access negotiation meetings with government and non-government stakeholders.
• Strategically network with interlocutors in a thoroughly principled and transparent manner.
• Coordinate humanitarian negotiations and community outreach plans with all DRC field offices.
• Develop training plans for staff on humanitarian principles, negotiation, mediation and CIMCORD.
• Organise and ensure DRC Nigeria field offices keep and maintain a network of key informants and interlocutors at the field level to ensure timely and accurate information sharing.
• Identify, create, and maintain a network with INGO/UN and other humanitarian access and safety/security professionals operating in Nigeria.

Context Understanding and Reporting:

• Work closely with DRC Nigeria field teams to ensure all access incidents are reported and followed up with an official Safety Incident Report (SIR).
• Monitor the operating environment, identify new access threats, assess vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation.
• Contribute to local-level conflict sensitivity analysis and macro-level analysis of access trends within the Nigerian security context.
• Provide credible information and contextual understanding of localised and country-wide security situations and incidents, along with appropriate advice to DRC field and program staff.
• Understanding and respecting humanitarian work, particularly refugee and displacement issues.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Assist in identifying safety, security and access learning and development needs for DRC Nigeria program staff.
• Assist in providing regular training for all DRC Nigeria program staff on the humanitarian principles and the in-country Access, First Aid, PAST and HEIST workshops as directed by the Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager.

Required Qualifications
Essential:

• Tertiary education (Bachelor minimum) in Humanitarian Studies, Law, Security Operations, Communication, Criminology, Risk Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Computer skills (primarily MS Office applications), especially Microsoft Excel.
• Three years of experience working with INGOs or UN agencies.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Stable, moral, robust character and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour.
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Ability to comprehend Access and security-related subjects such as threats/risk management, security management, and personal and organisational security awareness.
• Competent and literate in English and Hausa, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions.
• Demonstrative experience in INGO/NGO or UN field (operations) with access, safety, and security expertise.

Desirable:

• Masters in Humanitarian Studies, security risk management, Security Operations, Law, Management, Communication, Criminology, Public Administration or related field.
• Five years of experience working with INGOs or UN agencies

Required Skills & Qualities
Core Competencies of DRC:

• Striving for excellence
• Collaboration
• Taking the lead
• Communication
• Demonstrating Integrity
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Excellent writing, proof-reading, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong ability to adapt, take initiative and work in a multicultural environment
• Interest for humanitarian sector and donor’s environment
• Listening, analytical and synthesis skills
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace.

General Regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.

Salary & Benefits

• Non-Management G2.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2023 at 11:59 pm GMT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: drc-hr-ng@drc-nigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Process

• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining your suitability for the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of three professional non-related references, whereas one must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: DRC Nigeria Mission Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager.
• Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
• Please include the link to the vacancy announcement on the DRC website https://drc.ngo/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies
• Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
• Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above date.

Job Title: Economic Recovery Manager

Locations: Mubi, Adamawa & Maiduguri, Borno
Type of Contract: National contract
Duration: 12 months
Line Manager: Area Manager
Technical Line Manager: Economic Recovery Coordinator
Area of Operation: Area level

Background

• Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015, and has experience working in 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the BAY states. DRC provides life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in the sectors of armed violence reduction, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
• The operational context in northeastern Nigeria remains challenging, as the ongoing conflict impedes conflict-affected communities’ access to what limited basic services are available, as well as DRC and other humanitarians’ access to persons of concern.

Purpose 

• The Economic Recovery Manager is responsible for the implementation and delivery of DRC’s Economic Recovery programme (food security, livelihoods and financial inclusion) including Cash and Voucher Assistance in Borno targeting IDPs, returnees and vulnerable local non-displaced populations and refugees. Programme activities include; provision of food assistance, provision of vocational skills training, job referrals and/or provision of business training and business grants, life-skills training, literacy and numeracy training, establishment and facilitation of savings and loans groups and additionally, cash and voucher assistance to support the conflict affected population to cover their basic and food needs.
• To this end, the Economic Recovery Manager will liaise with DRC staff across departments to ensure compliance with DRC Economic Recovery SOPs and the maintenance of SOP-compliant records during programming as directed by the Area Manager and Economic Recovery Coordinator. Additionally, the role of the Economic Recovery Manager is to ensure the development and implementation of an efficient, accountable, and measurable economic recovery program in the areas where DRC is operational and within the geographical area of responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities
Programming:

• Provide leadership, management and technical direction of the economic recovery program, in coordination with and as agreed technically with Area Manager and Economic Recovery Coordinator.
• Supervise and ensure the implementation of all economic recovery activities in the field, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Plan and implement economic recovery activities with the guidance of the Area Manager and Econonmic Recovery Coordinator, including but not limited to: provision of food assistance, provision of vocational skills training, job referrals and/or provision of business training and business grants, life-skills training, literacy and numeracy training and establishment and facilitation of savings and loans groups, etc.
• Uphold the professional standards related to economic recovery prorgramming in humanitarian assistance.
• Develop a strong understanding of DRC's economic recovery procedures and standards.
• Take lead in building partnerships with private sector actors to link to broader markets and facilitate employment opportunities for the targeted populations.
• Provide inputs for the development of Nigeria’s strategy, theories of change and operational research initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of concept notes, logical frameworks, and proposals as needed.
• Assist in the identification of strong local partners and potential programme synergies to develop for future opportunities.
• Ensure a market price monitoring in the areas of DRC intervention is conducted on monthly basis and subsequentely provide analysis on the market trends, price inflation, market functionality and commodities availability amongst others.
• Plan, ccoordinate and supervise all project’s assessments and studies including feasibility studies, needs assessments, market assessments etc.
• Manage the CVA projects and ensure the distribution of multipurpose cash assistance are conducted in a safe and accountable manner.
• Faciliate ongoing communications with relevant partners throughout the project cycle.
• Uphold the highest standard of confidentiality when managing records to ensure beneficiary dignity and privacy.
• Work with the Area Manager and technical coordinators to lead the design of evidence based pilot activities, that are responsive and relevant to the target population.
• Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation of activities, working with relevant MEAL staff to coordinate and roll out MEAL systems, ensuring adequate monitoring, documentation and reporting of activities against relevant indicators.
• Ensure that the Financial Service Provider platform is up to date and operational including maintainance of beneficiaries data, distribution requests in timely manner etc.

Reporting:

• Contribute to the production of quality and timely reports on program activities.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports to the Area Manager, including accurate figures of distributions/referrals done and challenges encountered, in the agreed format.

Representation and coordination:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with potential local partners,s stakeholders and communities in order to maintain trust in DRC’s professional standard and quality of work among all stakeholders.
• Represent DRC at field-level coordination forums (i.e. Food Security Sector, Cash Working Group and/or Livelihoods Working Group) as agreed with the Area Manager.
• Regularly update mapping of stakeholders implementing economic recovery project in area of responsibility.
• Ensure coordination with other departments (i.e. Protection, MEAL, Procurement and Finance etc).

Operations:

• Contribute to the effective implementation of all operations support activites, including related to administration, finances and logistics, so as to ensure smooth project implementation. In all matters, comply with internal directive and policies as communicated by the Area Manager, Head of Programme and/or the relevant support departments.

Budget Management:

• Provide inputs to Area Manager to ensure effective and efficient utilization of Economic Recovery program resources through monitoring and tracking of expenditures against budgets.
• Anticipate, along with Area Manager, potential over/under spending.
• Provide expenditure forecast to Area Manager on monthly basis.

Staff management, training & Capacity development:

• Manage economic recovery staff and support respectful and positive working relationships for the effective implementation of activities. This is to be achieved through leadership, team building, day-to-day support and capacity-building.
• Ensure objectives for staff are set and that evaluations and performance reviews are conducted on a regular basis for all staff managed.
• Take responsibility for planning and management of leave for all staff managed.
• Identify training and capacity building opportunities for staff and ensure they are well versed in key economic recovery and protection concepts relevant to the context, DRC's code of conduct, accountability, respectful dialogue with the refugee population, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Other:

• Conduct other tasks as requested by the the Area Manager for the effective implementation of DRC’s projects, including support to capacity-building activities and other duties.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or higher education in the field of Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Political Sciences, Development or any other related field
• At least two years of management or technical experience in economic recovery and Cash and voucher programs. Preferably experience working for an international organization.
• Experience in working with employability promotion programmes, labor market studies and business development is an asset.
• Experience in project management including project monitoring, reporting, data management and budgeting.
• Experience in the field of social work, humanitarian intervention, community development, business, support/microfinance or any other relevant field is desirable.
• Programming experience in displacement contexts, including in protracted situations.
• High-level of computer literacy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good communication channels with relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualities:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values.

Salary & Benefits
Management F

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2023 at 11:59pm (GMT-time)

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

Note

• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
• DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
• DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
• Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
• Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

General Regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request