The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. What is NRC? NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country.
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 4 years
- Location Plateau
- Job Field NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
Roles and responsibilities
- Represent NRC to all relevant authorities and perform all official duties related to NRC’s operations in Plateau State, Nigeria
- Establish a positive work environment based on NRC’s values
- Coordinate all program and operational activities at the area level
- Conduct regular field missions to monitor project implementation
- Lead area-level grants management, including grants opening, review, and closing meetings, in coordination with the Grants Manager and Head of Programs
- Identify, initiate, and follow up on advocacy matters at the area level, in close coordination with the Advocacy Manager and Country Director
- Ensure that support functions are managed in accordance with NRC policies
- Ensure that legally binding financial contracts and payments at the area level comply with the authorization table’s threshold limit
- Collaborate with the Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) Manager to ensure that the Security Plan for the area is regularly updated
- Report any violations of NRC’s personnel policies and Code of Conduct to the Country Director
- Ensure that NRC staff adheres to NRC’s security rules and guidelines
- Ensure high-quality documentation of all NRC activities at the area level
- Develop approaches and activities that promote the Do No Harm principle through close monitoring of the context
Professional competencies
- A minimum of four years of experience in a senior management role in a humanitarian, recovery, or development setting
- Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the responsibilities of the position
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
- Some knowledge or experience in at least two of the following program areas is advantageous: cash-based interventions, market-based programming, food security and livelihoods, education (vocational training), protection, and peacebuilding
- Knowledge of the context in Nigeria or West Africa
- Experience with rapidly growing programs or startups
- Experience in supporting fundraising and the development of new proposals is an advantage
- Experience with community mobilization and engagement
- Experience in establishing relationships and coordinating with government and traditional leaders
- Experience with community-based development and grants management
- Ability to train and manage teams effectively for quality implementation (by listening, advising, supporting, resolving conflicts, motivating, etc.)
- Proven skills and experience in successfully managing field teams
