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.) Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Assistant
2.) Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant
3.) Livelihoods & Food Security Officer
4.) Field Office Coordinator
5.) ICLA Technical Assistant
6.) Durable Solutions and Self-reliance Adviser

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Assistant

Job ID: 15574
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Contract
Job Category: Monitoring and Evaluation
Duration of contract: 12 months
Grade Level: Grade 4 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: M&E Coordinator
Travel:  N/A

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 MEL Technical Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.
• The purpose of the MEL Assistant position is to support the MEL officer and contribute to the implementation of the data management system through documentation, implementation, and coordination of standardized information for MEL Activities and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with the MEL officer and update monthly project progress on the System using data from Area Office MEL Matrixes
• Assist the MEL officer generate and share field reports on project progress from the online Global Output and Outcome reporting System
• Compile and file electronic copies of all beneficiary lists and other relevant Means of Verification in close collaboration with core competency officers/technical officers
• Support the implementation of surveys with quantitative and qualitative tools as part of data collection initiatives in the MEL Unit
• Make sure complete and accurate project data are reported timely to the MEL officer and Area Manager, MEL Coordinator, MEL Manager with necessary disaggregation (data by area/location, core competency, gender, type of beneficiaries (IDP, host community, returnee and others)
• Actively participate in need assessments, baseline and end line surveys particularly field data collation using mobile data collection methods training and supervising enumerators, data entry and analysis
• Support field program staff to implement project level assessments, including PDMs, baseline survey using mobile data collection methods, outcome measurement, and multisector area level assessments where relevant, training and supervising of enumerators and data analysis;
• Provide support to the Officers in the implementation of a Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) by creating compliant database;
• Support the role out of digital-based data collection using mobile phones/tablets.
• The MEL Assistant will also assist the officer in quality programming through supporting access to and use of relevant and timely information on relevance and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of MEL with at least 1-year experience in a humanitarian and development programme preferably with an NGO
• Experience in data collection, analysis, management and development of reports
• Experience in managing data from different core competencies in a relief programme is essential.
• Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is essential. Experience with other computer programs such as Power BI, Tableau, Stata, Nvivo and Microsoft Project office would be an advantage
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English is required
• Experience in report writing.

Context / Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the Plateau State, habits, and Hausa
• Experience working with partners eg Local NGOs
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Good coordination skills
• Goal-oriented and visionary
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.

Behavioral Competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their jobs. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral 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
• Diplomacy and tact, to be able to liaise, negotiate, and plan with relevant officials, other agency staff, local artisans, and community representatives.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2024.

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

Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant

Job ID: 15640
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Livelihood and Food Security

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 livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant  to join our team in Area South, Adamawa State.

Role and Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:

• Together with LFS Officers, the Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of livelihoods and food security activities in the field in areas of Agriculture, Income Generation Activities, (IGAs), and VSLA activities and livestock production and management (If the position holds a technical supervisor role for the function – add this generic text) To be responsible for the (add function name) support to colleagues with (function) responsibilities and develop relevant (function) training including coaching of newly (function name positions) to ensure they meet NRC’s (function) standards. Also contribute to the induction of new staff with a role in the (function) processes
• Participant in data collection for project monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate and implement livelihood and food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans.
• Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation areas.
• Ensure proper archiving/filling of project documents on filling tree.
• Facilitate the distribution of project materials and equipment according to procedures.
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures, (if a function role) and a specific responsibility for the functions policies and procedures
• Prepare weekly progress reports and other documents as required.
• Supervise, train and develop team of good community facilitators, community volunteers, and survey enumerators.
• Conduct livelihoods assessments to determine most viable income generating activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support stakeholder and partners in training on project participant.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of project participant on small scale business, income generating activities, VSLA, and livestock production & management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Any other responsibility that is not listed above.

Qualifications
Context / Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• B.Sc in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences
• Work experience from the humanitarian context preferred
• Experience and understanding of Selection, Planning and Management (SPM) of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) both farm and off farm.
• Proven experience in Income Generation Activities and Vocational Skills Trainings
• Experience in beneficiary skills trainings and distribution of conditional business grants or small business startup kits.
• Experience from working in livelihoods and food security humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Knowledge of the context in Northeast Nigeria
• 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.

Competencies:
Generic professional competencies:

• A minimum of one year in a related position is required.
• Work experience from Northeast State context is preferred.
• Experience and understanding of Selection, Planning and Management (SPM) of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) both on farm and off farm.
• Experience in project participant skills training and distribution of business startup kits.
• Experience in agricultural livelihoods (crop and livestock production), value chain addition and VSLA.
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Knowledge of the context in NE state.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity.
• Ability to work in insecure environments.
• Communicating with respects.
• Candidates from Northeast State preferred.
• Any other duty assigned.

Behavioural competencies:

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

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024.

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

Job Title: Livelihoods & Food Security Officer

Job ID: 15638
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Livelihood and Food Security

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 livelihoods and Food Security Officer to join our team in Area South, Adamawa State.

Role and Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:

• 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 asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
• Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and accordance with the procedures
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
• Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, method and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordination and implementation of program activities including community outreach activities and livelihoods assessments.
• Participate in targeting of beneficiaries to receive livelihoods support in a transparent way and contribute to planning and delivery of beneficiaries sensitization and complaint management.
• Responsible for coordination with all key stakeholders and register project beneficiaries.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of beneficiaries on small scale business and income generating activities.
• Coordinate the food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
• Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation areas
• Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures
• Supervise, train and develop team of food assistants
• Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
• Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities
• And other responsibilities assigned.

Qualifications
Context / Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• B.Sc in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences
• Work experience from the humanitarian context preferred
• Experience and understanding of Selection, Planning and Management (SPM) of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) both farm and off farm.
• Proven experience in Income Generation Activities and Vocational Skills Trainings
• Experience in beneficiary skills trainings and distribution of conditional business grants or small business startup kits.
• Experience from working in livelihoods and food security humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Knowledge of the context in Northeast Nigeria
• 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.

Competencies:
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:

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

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024.

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

Job Title: Field Office Coordinator

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Field Office Coordinator, through cooperation and with the support of technical and other field staff, will contribute towards assessments, selection of project participants for all NRC projects in the field office, support for the delivery of humanitarian aid, and support for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of these activities.
• The Field Office Coordinator will also facilitate information flow between field office staff, local authorities, community participants, and other relevant stakeholders. Moreover, the Field Office Coordinator will contribute to enhancing community acceptance and expanding the area of operation in Mubi.

Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:

• Line management for field staff such as Finance, HR & Admin, and Logistics/ICT and coordination of program staff
• Manage and coordinate activities HR & Admin, finance, logistics, and security tasks of the field office
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, procedures, and SOPs/guidelines
• Coordinate and assist with budgets and costs for the field office’s shared costs and support functions
• Provide support in the training and development of staff
• Provide support to project implementation at the field office level
• Coordinate representation meetings with the UN, partners, and authorities
• Ensure adherence to Security and Risk Management policy and procedures
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Operational Management:

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

Safety and Security:

• Support dedicated NRC safety and security staff in information collection and sharing to ensure the safety of NRC staff and project participants.
• Ensure security guidelines and risk assessments are implemented and regularly updated for all project locations.
• Monitor and support the implementation of the NRC Safe and Inclusive Programming Principles in the Mubi Field Office.

Program Development and Implementation:

• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate.
• Under the Area Manager's direct supervision and close coordination with CC Project Managers/Coordinators, you will assist in creating plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects or project extensions, working with the appropriate program and support staff.
• Closely monitor the field implementation and ensure quality programming along with timely completion of the project's deliverable
• Support multi-sectoral emergency preparedness and response as context and management require.

Logistics and Finance:

• Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are in place, maintained, and adhered to so that all field office support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure regular communications between the Area Office and field office support functions are maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring timely submission of cash forecast to the Area Office.
• Prepare projected expenditures every month (cash book management).
• Responsible for accurate budget control and overall responsibility for financial management at the project site in line with active projects.
• Conduct monthly stock counts in the warehouse and ensure the timely distribution of items to project participants.
• Lead the construction completion verification teams to ascertain construction activities' completion status and quality.
• Ensure the field office follows NRC internal controls and compliance systems.

Human Resource and Administration Management:

• In collaboration with the technical line managers in the area office, plan staff requirements and liaise with the HR department for support as agreed with the Area Manager.
• In close collaboration with the technical line managers and the HR department, complete work and development plans and other performance reviews for all the field office staff.
• Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed.
• Identify staff capacity gaps and collaborate with the technical line managers and the HR department for capacity development support.
• Liaise with the technical line managers to approve staff leave based on the requirements and priorities in the field office.
• Effectively manage the facilities and assets in the Mubi Field Office.
• Decide on providing free accommodation for partners at the NRC Team House in Mubi based on available space and duration of stay.

Coordination and Representation:

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, and Business Management.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a humanitarian and/or recovery context
• Knowledge of the context in Adamawa State in particular.
• Experience in support functions such as Logistics, Finance, or HR is an advantage.
• Experience in context analysis, humanitarian needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and program development.
• Experience in coordination and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, and communities.
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
• Strong ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluency in local languages.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian response architecture, particularly in emergency response and humanitarian protection.
• Previous experience working in complex contexts.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Management and Project Cycle Management in general.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office, including strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Good leadership and management skills.

Behavioral competencies:

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

Application Closing Date
12th August, 2024.

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

Job Title: ICLA Technical Assistant

Job Identification: 15573
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance

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  ICLA Technical Assistant to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State.  The ICLA Technical Assistant is to position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of ICLA projects for NRC Maiduguri Office.

Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities:

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Assist with the implementation of civil and legal identity, housing, land, property (HLP) rights and collaborative dispute resolution (CDR) activities.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by supervisor.
• Ensure proper filing of documents.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities to ensure accountability.
• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly, and quarterly implementation plans.
• Assist officers to ensure that procurement and distribution of materials are timely and according to procedures.
• Perform any other professional duties as requested by the officers, team leaders, coordinators or the ICLA PM.
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in the direct Implementation of legal and civil identity activities; HLP activities and CDR activities in particular the information and counselling sessions, legal assistance, and capacity building trainings.
• Assist In the documentation of project achievements and deliverables including compiling periodic reports.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and information dissemination materials adapted to the location and context
• Engage in community mobilization and beneficiary engagement.
• Provide updates and contribute to an updated M& E system in the country.
• Integrate gender, protection, and advocacy priorities during ICLA project implementation.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Law / Social Sciences from a recognized Nigerian university, a thorough knowledge of the application of Nigerian law in displacement context
• Work experience in the field of law (e.g., courts, attorney or legal aid agencies) and humanitarian protection. Preferably experience in working with displaced populations.
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Managing resources to optimize results.
• High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri languages both written and verbal. Female and Kanuri speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
12th August, 2024.

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

Job Title: Durable Solutions and Self-reliance Adviser

Job Identification: 15492
Location: Abuja (family duty station)
Job Schedule: Full time
Contract: 12 months
Job Category: Coordination

Context

• While the political and overall context in Nigeria has shifted significantly recently, the humanitarian and development aspects have been subject to continuous and significant challenges.
• Protracted and new displacements continue to be a major issue— thus, solutions programming needs to identify the specific challenges and address these with suitable measures.
• Durable Solutions projects implemented at NRC have also acknowledged these linkages and look to address the root causes of displacement, yet displacement remains highly political.
• According to NRC’s global strategy 2022 – 2026, responses aim to help people permanently resolve their displacement situation and have access to the resources they need to be self-reliant in the meantime.
• We engage with the three pathways to durable solutions: safe and dignified return and reintegration, local integration, and resettlement. The first two are a central focus in our response from the onset of a displacement crisis onwards, and particularly in situations of protracted displacement.
• Through our programmatic response, policy engagement, and advocacy, we work to achieve a situation where people no longer have specific assistance and protection needs linked to their displacement and can enjoy their rights without discrimination.
• Nigeria is one of the 16 priority countries identified as part of the UN Action Agenda and work of the UN Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement.

Job Description

• The Durable Solutions Adviser will be responsible for supporting NRC to identify, design and implement programming that contributes to durable solutions for displacement affected people in Nigeria, including refugees, returnees, internal displaced persons, and host communities.
• This role will actively engage with other organisations to explore ways to promote durable solutions through programming and advocacy, providing guidance and support as useful.
• Design, mainstream and implement solutions strategies that align with the NRC Nigeria core competencies and country strategy:
• Responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures in relation to durable solutions and self-reliance while contributing to the development of policies, strategies, tools, and new approaches with a focus on innovation and piloting.
• Ensuring Country and Area programmes have a clear understanding of durable solutions for displaced populations, relevant to Nigeria context.
• Working with the country programme to develop/update a strategy and detailed plan for advocacy and programming goals around durable solutions.
• Ensure NRC is well-represented in key internal and external durable solutions platforms and that information is shared with relevant regional, country and area programme colleagues.
• Responsible for ensuring that best practices related to durable solutions and self-reliance programmes or initiatives are identified, documented, and disseminated both within the country and region.

Responsibilities
What you will do:

• Map current programming that has the potential to contribute to durable solutions for IDPs, returnees, and refugees.
• Work collaboratively with NRC Technical Units to map relevant theories of change against pathways to durable solutions.
• Develop a measurement framework to track and analyse progress towards durable solutions.
• Provide training and guidance to NRC and relevant partner staff on how programming and advocacy can mutually support beneficiaries’ preparedness for durable solutions.
• Train staff and act as a resource for country programmes and partners about durable solutions programming, including providing advice on programme design and integration of global standards outlined in the IASC Durable Solutions Framework and UNHCR Refugee and Protection Mixed Migration: A 10 Point Plan of Action.
• Support the project design/planning processes to ensure programming addresses and is responsive to the changing needs of displaced populations, especially related to livelihood and protection programming that builds greater resilience.
• Lead NRC efforts to integrate programming across borders and facilitate the provision of services across NRC locations and sectors.
• Serve as NRC liaison to durable solutions forums/platforms in the Country Office.
• Ensure that NRC is represented consistently and effectively in the various durable solutions working groups and fora at various levels.
• Support country programmes in developing implementation plans which include focused considerations for durable solution in each context. This includes working to prepare contingency plans for responding to population movements.
• Engage with other local partner organisations to understand operational and contextual realities, challenges, and opportunities, as well as their perceptions of and ideas about durable solutions.
• Collaborate with partner organisations as appropriate in the development of strategies and approaches to inform programme design and advocacy messaging that promotes durable solutions.
• Support the NRC area offices and country programmes to identify funding opportunities to support durable solutions work and, in coordination with country programs, develop strategic donor relationships.
• Ensure proposals incorporate a durable solutions lens where appropriate.

Requirements
What you will bring:

• At least five years in humanitarian settings, including three years’ experience in a senior level project or programme management position.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (law, social sciences, or related disciplines). An advanced academic qualification will be an added advantage.
• Clear understanding of durable solutions issues, legal frameworks and professional standards in humanitarian and displacement contexts. Knowledge of relevant legal and policy frameworks, international and domestic laws, with focus on International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights.
• Previous experience working in protracted emergencies including in complex and volatile contexts.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and work processes and work with short deadlines.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in durable solutions.
• Experience in Nigeria or similar contexts desirable.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian programming and aid system architecture.
• Proven success with programme design, proposal development and funding acquisition.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively engage and collaborate with local government and civil society actors toward common objectives.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop. positive relationships with local and remote team members at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to work successfully independently and with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to evidenced, justified recommendations.

Salary / Benefits
Grade 8 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2024: 00:59

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

Note

• 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.