We provide emergency assistance in disasters, work for long-term development in local communities and address the root causes of poverty, we advocate for just decisions by public authorities, business and religious leaders. Norwegian Church Aid is an ecumenical diaconal organisation for global justice. We work to help the poorest and those in need, regardless of their creed, race, political or religious affiliation.
- ob Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience3 – 5 years
- Location: Nigeria
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
Duties and responsibilities
- Ensure quality development of the humanitarian portfolio including programme planning, reporting and cooperation between the consortium’s actors.
- Fundraise, network, maintain and further develop relations with external stakeholders, government representatives, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja, donors and potential new donors, relevant civil society networks and private sector actors.
- Anti-corruption work.
- Commit to maintain a positive team environment and build excellent people management.
Qualifications
- Proven strong management skills.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in humanitarian responses, including first management experience in vulnerable contexts.
- Experience with institutional donors and fundraising.
- Demonstrated experience multi-tasking and success in securing funding for country programmes.
- Demonstrated experience in line-management of international and national staff.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject including but not limited to development, social sciences, humanitarian assistance and management. Extended relevant experience may compensate for an academic degree.
Personal qualities
- You’re a constructive and diplomatic relationship builder, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Structured and action oriented in your work.
- Strong analytical skills and capacity to think strategically.
- In your communication with staff, you manage to motivate, support and engage, but you’re also able to be clear and timely in your feedback when needed.
- Culturally sensitive with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
- Comfortable in participating in church- and multi-religious networks but also in UN coordination.
- Good at networking and maintaining professional relationships.
