🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – 6 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 Coordinator (Accounting)
2.) Livelihoods and Food Security Officer
3.) Livelihood and Food Security Technical Assistant
4.) Logistics Coordinator
5.) Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms Officer
6.) Area Programme Manager

Job Title: Finance Coordinator (Accounting)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• 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 Monguno, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance:

• Support the Finance Manager in ensuring financial management systems and procedures are in place and that NRC’s and donors’ accounting practices and standards are adhered to in the Area Offices
• Support the Finance Manager in analyzing the financial situation of the CO, monitoring cash flow and take or propose action on relevant matters through: -
• Reviewing, consolidating and follow up of action points arising from the Balance Reconciliation Sheet (BRS) report
• Preparation of the Project summary, ensuring that the country program has sufficient funds at all times.
• Communicating with the banks and Regional Office to ensure that bank risks are minimized
• Authorization table is periodically circulated
• Follow up with the HoP and CD to ensure that NRC receives installments from donors on time as per the project agreement.
• Coordinate and be the focal point for all the audits in the CO
• Support the finance manager in period closure
• Timesheets
• Distribution of costs on the X and Pool project
• Payroll
• Bid Committee
• Prepare fair share allocation of support costs across various donors and support the finance manager to correctly charge costs according to the agree fair share calculations in the PcA tool.
• Responsible for Country Office payments and signatory changes of all Nigeria bank accounts. Ensure that all payments are processed on time and have good overview of the locations of the signatories at any given time.

Other Duties:

• Train budget holders, finance and support staff on budget preparation, budget monitoring and how to use Agresso excelerator to retrieve reports.
• Prepare Top down and populate eBPO in consultation with HoP and the CD
• Allocation of support cost percentage / amount for every new Grant and ensure adequate support costs (national and international support salary, and operational costs are incorporated.
• Provide up-to-date analysis and reports of the financial situation in the projects and in the Programme whenever required through the following actions: -
• Register projects in Agresso master file (both Oslo and country office clients).
• Ensure accurate master support budget, the funding gap identified, monitored and flagged to AMs, CMG and CD, measures suggested and followed up to reduce the deficit. Support the Area Managers and CD to effectively use the Master Budget vs. Actual
• Share summary Budget vs. Actual for the entire CO with the CD upon request and at least once a month. Ensure documented BvA meetings with action plans and follow ups. Update the CD on the status of the agreed action plans before the next BvA meeting.
• Prepare interim and final donor financial reports for All NRC Projects in donor formats.

Other:

• Training staff on anti-corruption policies, guidelines and procedures and ensuring that anti-corruption procedures are implemented.
• Contribute to decisions as a member of Country Management Group (CMG)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience from working as a Finance Coordinator or Finance Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. BSC/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or an related field. Other essential Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ANAN is an added advantage.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Officer

Location: 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 Monguno, 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 Lvelihood and Food Security Officer to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.
• The purpose of the officer position is day-to-day implementation of the livelihood and Food Security Officer at the NRC JOS office.

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 LFS project 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 technical improvement
• Ensure that procurement development and distribution of project materials and equipment are timely and accordance with procedures.
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about NRC activities and policy
• Explore and facilitate introduction of new technology, method and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Coordinate the food security and livelihoods activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements.
• Provision of the annual operational plans into monthly and quarterly implementation plans.
• Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation area and to avoid overlaps.
• Supervise, train and develop team of food assistants.
• Prepare periodic progress report and other document as required.
• Conduct livelihood assessment to determine most viable income generating activities, crop and livestock farming, value chain addition and cash for work activities
• Responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders and registration of project beneficiaries.
•  Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of project beneficiaries.

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 Coordinator
• Area Operations: Finance officer, Logistics Officer, Security Officer, Protection Officer

Qualifications
Professional Competencies:

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance Include:

• Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery and or development context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good command and spoken English
• BSc, HND in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Crop Science or related field
• Experience working as an Agricultural Extension Agent.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a related position.
• Work experience from the plateau context preferred
• Experience working in livelihood and food Security humanitarian/recovery context.
• Proven experience in implementing agricultural support programs, income generation activities, Cash for work program and livestock production and management
• Good understanding of climate smart agriculture (CSA)
• Experience of implementing cash/voucher transfers, farming inputs distribution and monitoring of agricultural activities.
• Experience and understanding of Selection, planning and management (SPM) of income Generation Activities (IGAs) both farm and off farm
• Experience in beneficiary Skills training and distribution of conditional cash grants or small business start-up kits.
• Experiment from working in complex and volatile context.
• Able to speak fluent Hausa and English languages
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Ensure proper archiving/filling of project documents
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Good communication skills
• Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.
• Candidates from Plateau State preferred.

Behavioral 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:

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Livelihood and Food Security Technical Assistant

Location: 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 Monguno, 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 Livelihood and Food Security Technical Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State. 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.

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.
• his 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

Qualifications
Professional competencies:

• BSC, HND 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 startup 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,

Behavioral 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 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Plateau
Employment Type:  Full-time

Generic responsibilities 

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, SOPs, and donor requirements/compliance.
• Coordinate timely operational planning and management of logistics activities.
• Ensure that country-specific SOPs regulate procedures at the Area Office level and perform periodic checks.
• Coordinate market assessment/survey within the scope and request of program/project developers.
• Prepare and submit reports and analyses.
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team training related to logistics.
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency, and cost-efficiency focus on all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management)
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager
• Implement organizational Global Logistics Handbook procedures and ensure compliance with donors and organizational policies.
• Support the development and /or review of the Country Logistics SOPs and their implementation at the area office.
• Ensure capacity building of the logistics team in the area and field offices.
• Handle complex and high-value tenders and ensure they comply with NRC and donor procurement and financial guidelines.
• Participate in market assessment/surveys, due diligence, and vendor rating exercises.
• Ensure all agreements and contracts are either extended or re-tendered in time and to process the newly requested tenders based on the tender time plan.
• Participate in all relevant meetings, ensuring proper communication and coordination with other departments and support in providing technical information where relevant.
• Support preparing Project Procurement Plans and consolidating and reviewing the Area Procurement Plan.
• Ensure that the Procurement Tracker and Contract Follow-up sheet are accurate and updated before being shared as updates with all staff.
• Consolidate quarterly reports on the performance of suppliers and service providers and highlight suppliers with poor performance.
• To ensure that stock reports and documentation are accurate, updated regularly, and spot checks are conducted.
• Ensure all NRC Area Office South vehicles and generator reports are accurate, and monthly usage analysis is conducted.
• Ensure the Agresso Asset Register and Inventory list are accurate and conduct quarterly reconciliations. Participate in mid-year asset and warehouse physical/verification within the area and field offices.
• Provide monthly reports on all logistics activities and ensure logistics KPIs are achieved; report posted promptly on O365 for Logistics Managers/designated review.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programs by participating in assessments and response analysis discussions.
• To undertake any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Critical interfaces:

• Budget holders
• Liaison with Project Managers and Programme staff to ensure that plans for procurement and market analysis are in place and up to date.
• Relevant implementation core competencies staff
• Finance department
• Relevant Programme Staff
• Auditors (internal/external

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.

Context / specific skills, knowledge and experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in Supply Chain Management at a senior level, preferably within a humanitarian context.
• Qualification requirement: Essential degree and specialization in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, preferably professional qualifications such as CIPS L4 or higher, APICS Certification (CSCP, CLTD, CTS, CPIM).
• Good working knowledge of international supply chain operation
• Experience and knowledge of key institutional donor’s procurement rules and regulations;
• Proven management experience, including training and capacity building of national staff;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2024.

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

Job Title: Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms Officer

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type:  Full-time

Role and responsibilities

• The purpose of the Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms Officer position is to assist in assessing and implementing accountability mechanisms at the area office level, especially in locations where NRC Nigeria is supporting beneficiaries.
• The Complaints and feedback mechanisms Officer will closely work with the CFM Coordinator and the country office M&E Manager for the day-to-day implementation of the Complaints and Beneficiary feedback mechanisms strategy.

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

Specific Responsibilities 

• Under the guidance of the Area Manager and the CFM Coordinator, the selected candidate is responsible for data collection on accountability mechanisms (situation analysis);
• Conduct routine CFM activities (community engagement meetings, participation meetings and information sharing) across all programme locations.
• Facilitate CFM trainings and refreshers to both new staff and programme staff.
• Conduct capacity building sessions at community level to CFM focal in programme locations.
• Organize lessons learned and CFM review meetings with Area manager and programmes staff on the CFM trends for adaptations.
• Assess existing community capacity and mechanisms that can be used to set up/strengthen/adapt NRC’s information sharing processes, complaints and feedbacks for the Area Offices level;
• Assist in the implementation of actions points accruing from the country CFM assessment (baseline);
• Assist the Area Manager, CFM coordinator, and programme staff in capturing and storing complaints and feedback; lessons learned and good practices for effective knowledge management;
• Using a consolidated database, assist in monitoring and compiling field offices/Core competency CFM reports according to NRC standards;
• Support the CFM coordinator to produce customized dashboards for reporting;
• Provide timely reports to the CFM coordinator, M&E Manager, and Area Manager.

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
• CFM Coordinator
• HR
• MEL Manager
• MEL Coordinator Area Jos
• MEL officers
• Programmes Coordinators and Programme Managers

Professional competencies:

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

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience (at least 1-2 years) from working in a humanitarian/recovery context on accountability;
• Documented experience with data collection/ analysis tools including Excel, Kobo/CSpro/ODK. Photovoice, H frame is a plus;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Good command of English and other languages is an asset.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2024.

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

Job Title: Area Programme Manager

Location: Plateau
Employment Type:  Full-time

What you will do
Programme Development:

• Ensure availability of up-to-date needs assessment (preferably multi-sectoral) to inform programme design and advocacy efforts.
• Develop a one-response Area Office plan incorporating all core competencies.
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate.
• Ensure systems for programme quality control, monitoring, and evaluation, and incorporate key learning in programme development, adjustment, and implementation.
• Coordinate and closely support CC Project Managers/ Coordinators in drawing up plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant programme and support staff.
• Coordinate multi-sectoral emergency preparedness and response as context and management require.
• Actively promote drive and closely coordinate with all CC Project Managers/ Coordinators to maximize integrated programming and promote self-reliance.
• Ensure the inclusion of cash- and voucher-based interventions and market-based programmes in area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies.
• Consolidation, review, and sign-off of concept notes and proposals input submitted to the country office team.
• Lead area-specific applications with support from the country office.

Programme Management:

• Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of programming across Borno State consistent with the project management cycle (including reporting to the desired quality and standard);
• Responsible for the programme budget oversight for all projects/portfolio implemented in the Area and ensure appropriate burn-rates are maintained and solutions to over/under expenditure are applied.
• Responsible for providing implementation support and guidance to Project Managers/ Coordinators, including but not limited to providing instructions on work plans, approving expenses/procurement, recruitments, reporting, etc.
• Responsible for providing timely and methodical updates regarding needs and trends specific to the Area Office to the Area Manager and Country Office.
• Support Project Managers/ Coordinators and ensure CC-specific M&E roles and responsibilities are adhered to.
• Provide an enabling environment for implementing cash- and voucher-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash/ voucher assistance and sector-specific cash/ voucher responses.
• Coordinate and oversee donor visits within the Area Office in coordination with the Area Manager
• Coordination and follow-up on any modification requests within the AO.
• Review and signoff Area Office donor reports before submission to Grants.

Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management:

• Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the programme team.
• Support Project Managers/ Coordinators and ensure timely and accurate development of procurement plans, recruitment plans, M&E plans, and spending plans per project. Ensure the same is shared with relevant support colleagues.
• In line with project needs and funding availability, continuously and proactively plan programme staff requirements and liaise with HR and Admin to ensure the same.
• Performance management of all direct reports, including regular 1:1 meetings and completion of work and development plans.
• Responsible for ensuring systematic capacity development and training of CC Project Managers/ Coordinators, particularly around implementation and reporting capacities.

Coordination and Representation:

• Responsible for attending relevant cluster meetings and coordination fora, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Country Office, including promoting the rights of IDPs/refugees in line with NRC’s Advocacy Strategy.
• Conduct senior representation at state and locality levels and promote strong working relationships with government counterparts.
• In line with NRC’s standards, ensure communication plans are implemented, stakeholders are informed on NRC’s activities, and the organisation is well accepted by communities.
• Step in as Acting AM (or OIC) as and when required.

What you will bring

• Postgraduate qualification in a humanitarian-relevant discipline.
• At least four years in a management position in a humanitarian and/ or recovery context.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Project Cycle Management and team leadership skills/ profile, including own.
• Fluency in English is essential, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office, including strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Knowledge of the context in North-east Nigeria desirable.
• Experience in community-based and participatory programme design and planning approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and practically to improve the quality of projects.
• Experience in needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development.
• Knowledge of multiple core competency programming and expertise in one or more of NRC’s Core Competencies is considered an advantage.
• Good communication skills, with the capacity to directly influence and negotiate with various stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style.
• Experience with a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high and diverse workload.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2024.

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