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  • Posted: Nov 6, 2025
    Deadline: Nov 21, 2025
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  • 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. We take ...
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    Deputy Director INGO Forum

    The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient, and dynamic professional to take up the role of Deputy Director INGO Forum for Zamfara, Nigeria. The purpose of the role is to support the forum and its members that offer humanitarian and development aid, and peacebuilding, in North West Nigeria by facilitating information exchange, coordination, and advocacy. They will bridge the coordination between Abuja and northwest response to ensure accurate representation and effective decision making. Depending on the needs of the forum, the Deputy Director may be requested to support the forum and its members in Abuja and other locations.  

    What you will do

    • Proactive agenda setting; facilitating a space for INGO-INGO collaboration; enabling sharing of information and analysis for effective decision-making.
    • High level representation of INGO interests in external meetings and planning efforts regionally; and strategically guide and support common advocacy and policy engagement. 
    • Manages the Admin & Liaison Technical Officer ensuring that their activities support the overall objectives of NIF in the North West
    • Depending on office arrangements with host INGOs, the DD may be required to provide strategic and day-to-day management of the northwest office (personnel, budget, security, etc.)
    • Ensures compliance with host agency procedures for the operation of NIF’s northwest office
    • Supports the Director in budgeting, budget management and accountability
    • Facilitate INGO coordination in North West states, identifying gaps, duplication, and opportunities for enhanced coordination.

    What you will bring

    • Advanced degree in relevant field or undergraduate degree with significant field experience.
    • 5-7 years of experience in humanitarian /development aid, preferably within complex emergencies and/or access-constrained/insecure areas.
    • Demonstratable knowledge of key thematic areas including access, humanitarian principles, community participation
    • Proven ability to build relationships and facilitate dialogue among diverse stakeholders.
    • Fluency in English, both written and spoken with strong writing and editing skills
    • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical abilities.
    • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
    • Ability to present and represent collective views to various stakeholders.
    • Prior experience with INGO consortia/forums is desirable.
    • Experience influencing policy change and practice is desirable.
    • Knowledge of the Nigeria context or previous experience working in Nigeria or West Africa
    • Experience in administration and coordination of coalition or secretariat functions a plus.
    • Strong communication, inter-personal, facilitation and diplomatic skills.
    • Knowledge of Hausa is an added value.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply

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