🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – 4 Positions

Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant (Internal Only)

Job Identification: 18935
Location: Jos, Plateau
Job Schedule: Full time
Duration of contract: Till end of 2025
Grade Level: Grade 4 in NRC's grading structure.
Reporting line: LFS Coordinator
Job Category: Livelihood and Food Security

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 Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.
• The Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant will assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Food Security projects in Plateau State.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities:

• Together with LFS Officers, the LFS Technical Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of livelihoods and food security activities on the field. –Agriculture support, Income Generation Activities, (IGAs), VSLAs, Cash for work (CfW) activities, and livestock production and management.
• Support and carry out identification and registration of vulnerable households as project participants for all project interventions in close collaboration with the LFS Technical Officer.
• Ensure equal representation of various community groups in the implementation of LFS activities.
• Participate in designing and conducting Livelihood technical assessments to determine the most viable income-generating activities.
• Mobilize and sensitize communities and community leaders about project activities while promoting community participation and inclusion as to encourage community ownership over activities implemented.
• Prepare, check the quality and accuracy, and submit project documents (participants lists, reports, MoVs, etc.) timely while ensuring proper archiving/filling of the document.
• Facilitate and monitor the distribution process of LFS input kits according to procedures ensuring accountability and transparency.
• Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, success stories, lessons learned as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
• Supervise, train, and monitor community-based workers, community volunteers, and survey enumerators.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and partners in training project participants on small-scale business, income-generating activities, livestock production and management, and climate-smart agriculture.
• Explore and facilitate the introduction of new technology, methods and approaches to improve the quality of the activities
• Adhere to all NRC policies and procedures, Donor requirements as outlined in NRC guidelines.
• Coordinate with humanitarian actors working in the same implementation areas with NRC.

Qualifications

• B.SC / HND in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, or related with a minimum of two years in a related position
• Experience and understanding of Selection, Planning and Management (SPM) of Income Generating Activities (IGAs).
• Experience in beneficiary skills training and distribution of conditional business grants or small business startup kits.
• Experience in agricultural livelihoods (crop and livestock production), value chain addition, and Cash and Voucher Assistance.
• Previous experience 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
• High level of Communication skills with courtesy and respect.
• Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.

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.

Learn on the job:

• 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 of 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
29th August, 2025; 14:20

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

Job Title: WASH Officer (Construction)

Job Identification: 18901
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Duration of contract: 12 Months (Renewable).
Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure.
Reporting line: Logistics Manager
Travel: 60%

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, passionate and Experienced WASH Officer (Construction) to join our team in Northeast, Nigeria Yola.

Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for education activities, including construction, rehabilitation, and behavioural change programs like hygiene promotion and sanitation.
• Monitor and document project progress, ensuring alignment with proposals and donor requirements.
• Conduct quality checks of infrastructure (e.g., shelters, latrines, water systems) and WASH facilities.
• Build the capacity of school staff and community members through training and mentoring.
• Represent NRC in community coordination forums, providing technical feedback.

Specific responsibilities:

• Supervise the construction/rehabilitation of classrooms/TLS and WASH infrastructure (e.g., water points, Overhead water tank, sanitation facilities), ensuring adherence to designs and standards.
• Adapt technical tools (checklists, BoQs, data collection forms) for field use.
• Conduct regular field visits to inspect materials, workmanship, and safety compliance.
• Contribute to the technical specifications of construction materials based on locally acceptable and available materials and monitor material deliveries (Quantity & Quality).
• Lead hygiene promotion campaigns and behavioural change activities, adapting NRC methodologies to local contexts.
• Train community members and school staff on WASH practices and infrastructure maintenance.
• Submit weekly activity reports, including challenges and recommendations.
• In collaboration with the supervisor, actively participate in the preparation of ToRs for the selection of team members e.g. Local masons and carpenters as appropriate.
• Develop the necessary construction tools for the integrated CC’s according to the supervisor's instructions (drawing, specifications, technical specifications, service contract, supply, and use of construction materials, etc.).
• Participate in the implementation of the monitoring plan of activities delegated by the supervisor,
• Ensures the archiving of all project documents – project photos, BoQ’s and technical drawings, including minutes of meetings.
• Maintain a system of reasonable control over the materials and tools used, while mentioning the quality of the material obtained, and ensure that all construction works are in line with national and local guidelines.
• Ensure that 10% retention on construction activities achieves their objectives within the set timeframe;
• Ensure that activities promote accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity, and effective inclusion in programming
• Provide regular reports at the required frequency and in the required manner, document the results, and keep detailed records.

Qualifications

• Hold a University Degree in EHA, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Public Works, Architecture, or its equivalent.
• Higher education certificates shall be considered as an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Solid knowledge of the principles of WASH in a conflicting environment
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good knowledge of English of both verbal and written communication.

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Proven knowledge in construction works, borehole construction/rehabilitation, irrigation infrastructure, water points, and latrine construction/rehabilitation.
• Proven knowledge in soft WASH components, including community sensitization, construction works
• Project design skills.
• Good capacity for planning and monitoring of activities
• Have good knowledge/experience in conducting qualitative/quantitative assessments and in responding adequately to identified gaps
• Ability to work in a team and in a heterogeneous environment.
• Have a good knowledge of the local cultures and languages of the areas of intervention
• Have a good command of computers (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD software);

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2025.

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

Job Title: WASH Coordinator (Construction)

Job Identification: 18900
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Duration of contract: 12 Months (Renewable).
Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure.
Reporting line: Logistics Manager
Travel: 60%

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 Wash Coordinator (Construction) Northeast Nigeria Maiduguri to join our team.
• The Wash coordinator (Construction) will coordinate the construction activities in the field. She/he shall ensure the preparation of construction work plans, alignments of technical designs, BoQs, spot checks, and supervision of the construction works, and provide technical support for integrated activities.
• He/she will also work closely with Wash officer, Shelter FSL, and Education project Officers in the field to ensure timely delivery of construction activities and will assist the infrastructure managers in the overall planning and design of (future) projects.

Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:

• Coordinate WASH program in Mubi, along with WASH PM: activities, budgets, project documentation in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.
• Provide progress reports/donor reports and accurate completion reports as required.
• Supervise and monitor contractor works, works carried out by Daily/Incentive labor, and/or repairs, including correct usage, specifications of materials, and general quality of the works
• Trains and supports team members, service providers, and local and technical partners.
• In collaboration, its supervisor actively participates in the recruitment process of team members e.g. enumerators.
• Develops the necessary tools for the WASH program according to the supervisor's instructions (drawing, specifications, technical specifications, service contract, supply, and use of construction materials, etc.).
• Participate in the implementation of the monitoring plan of activities delegated by the supervisor,
• Ensures the archiving of all project documents.
• Collaborate with relevant local authorities and local partners [Ministry of Water, RUWASSA etc, attend sectoral working groups, and link with key stakeholders.

Specific responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of assessment forms, monitoring tools, and technical designs (e.g., BoQs, designs, etc.) in collaboration with M&E and WASH Manager.
• Identify dilapidated school buildings, latrines, and water facilities and conduct technical assessments.
• Contribute to creating context-appropriate designs for school, latrines, and water systems, adhering to SPHERE/cluster standards
• Integrate community approaches, gender and disability sensitivity, Do No Harm/protection mainstreaming, environmental sensitivity, and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Support inputs for GORS data
• Supervision of local implementation partners
• Preparation of BoQ’s, construction designs, supervise construction/rehabilitation of water schemes and WASH infrastructure, and preparation of completion certificates.
• Supervise Community projects & hygiene promotion activities
• Scale up and diversify WASH operational capacity with support from WASH PM e.g., Integrated Programming, Regenerative Design
• Support inclusion of market-based approaches in WASH where appropriate
• Mainstream Protection in WASH projects, in line with NRC’s Safe & Inclusive Programming.

Qualifications
Generic Professional Competencies:

• Technical background in WASH, university degree level in relevant discipline essential
• Minimum 3 years’ WASH experience in a humanitarian/ early recovery context
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Previous experience working in Mubi or Adamawa State is an added advantage.
• Technical WASH expertise (rural experience preferred), including experience with the construction of water surface systems
• Very good working English (both written and verbal); fluency in the Local Language.

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Proven knowledge in construction works, borehole construction/rehabilitation, irrigation infrastructure, water points, and latrine construction/rehabilitation.
• Proven knowledge in soft WASH components, including community sensitization, construction works
• Project design skills.
• Good capacity for planning and monitoring of activities
• Have good knowledge/experience in conducting qualitative/quantitative assessments and in responding adequately to identified gaps
• Ability to work in a team and in a heterogeneous environment.
• Have a good knowledge of the local cultures and languages of the areas of intervention
• Have a good command of computers (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD software);

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2025.

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

Job Title: WASH Project Manager (Construction)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Duration of contract: 12 months

What We Are Looking For

• The WASH Project Manager (Construction) is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of WASH infrastructure-related projects under the Education Core Competency.
• The Project Manager (PM) will oversee a small, integrated WASH/Shelter team within the Education program, ensuring effective implementation and delivery, capacity building and technical skills transfer to the team.
• The PM will play a key role in supporting the delivery of quality infrastructure activities in schools across NRC’s area offices, with regular field visits for technical assessments, staff and contractor supervision, quality control, and validation of completed works.
• This includes reviewing and approving construction milestones, issuing certificates of completion, and ensuring that all infrastructure projects comply with NRC’s technical and minimum standards, donor requirements, relevant national regulations or cluster guidance, whilst ensuring consistency and quality.
• In addition, the PM will contribute to the strategic program development, technical guidance, and the integration of WASH and some Shelter infrastructure components into the Education response, strengthening NRC’s capacity to deliver safe, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments in displacement-affected communities.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that the WASH service standards are met in the Learning Spaces whilst supporting Better Learning Outcomes and delivering services that meet the needs of students and staff
• Community engagements notably during technical needs assessments, WASH in schools training, and participation in focus group discussions,community meetings, and other community mobilization activities.
• Support in construction project budgets, including approval of appropriate Project expenses (within approval limit), tracking of project spending and financial obligations, verification of monthly budget-vs-actual reports, estimation of projected spending, and submission of monthly cash forecasts.
• Support in the identification of training needs for partners and implement appropriate interventions in rural and urban contexts in coordination with other NRC programmes
• In coordination with the M&E, monitor and follow-up on quality of services provided by NRC in the field. Make recommendations for improvement. Ensure timely and quality monitoring reports of WASH/Shelter activities to ensure high technical quality and transparent processes
• Coordination and Representation: Develop and maintain working relationships and coordinate with relevant international and local agencies active in the related coordination platforms at the area level.
• Project Management and Implementation: Provide leadership and management of all aspects of WASH facilities design, school construction design general construction planning, implementation, quality, and accountability.
• Integrate community approaches, gender and disablement sensitivity, Do No Harm/protection mainstreaming, environmental sensitivity, and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Establish, manage, and coordinate work plans for all project activities, including adjusting in response to any changes in the security situation in close coordination with the other CC Managers and specialists.
• Responsible for a management culture and a working and learning environment aligned with NRC's values and leadership/management framework.
• Ensure that 10% retention on construction activities achieve their objectives within the set timeframe.
• Ensure that activities promote accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity and effective inclusion in programming.
• Provide regular reports at the required frequency and in the required manner, document the success, challenges results and any other obstacles that may affect the implementation of the activities keep detailed records.
• Support in assessing, evaluating, reviewing and approval of all construction-related activities to ensure that accurate and timely information is available.
• Conduct regular field visits to all project sites to ensure that construction activities are adapted to local needs, provide quality control assurance, and provide regular internal and external reports on Project status, as required.

What You Will Bring
Professional Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health with a focus on WASH, Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, Hydrology, or Architecture.
• Minimum 4 years of experience of working as a Project Manager in a humanitarian/emergency/recovery context
• Solid knowledge of the principles of WASH/Shelter and Education in Emergencies and Market based approaches in a conflicting environment
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good knowledge of English of both verbal and written communication.

Context-related Skills, Knowledge And Experience:

• Proven knowledge in construction works, borehole construction/rehabilitation, irrigation infrastructure, water points, and latrines construction/rehabilitation, School construction and rehabilitation etc.
• Proven track record in managing and delivering projects effectively
• Project design skills and a good command of computers (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD software);.
• Good knowledge of the use of NEAT+ tool.
• Good capacity for planning and monitoring of activities.
• Have good knowledge/experience in conducting qualitative/quantitative assessments and in responding adequately to identified gaps
• Ability to work in a team and in a heterogeneous environment.
• Have a good knowledge of the local cultures and languages of the areas of intervention
• Experience in cash based approaches is an added advantage.

Behavioural competencies:

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

What We Offer

• Salary & Benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s Nigeria National salary scale
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer.
• We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2025.

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