Job Vacancies at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. The Education Project Manager is responsible for the effective implementation of the NRC education portfolio at the area level, and represents NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager. This position is a key member of the Area Management Group. 

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Education Project Manager  to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will be responsible for the effective implementation of the NRC education portfolio at the area level, and represents NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager. This position is a key member of the Area Management Group. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide regular progress reports on activities, spending, procurement and staffing to the Area Manage
• Represent NRC in sectorial coordination, emergency meetings, clusters and/or working group at the area level
• Carry out progress review meetings for ongoing projects
• Implement the programme ensuring high quality and cost efficiency targeting the programme participants who are the most in need
• Support the Education Specialist on the development of proposals, concept notes and contextualization of activities and materials
• Ensure regular site visits to ensure that projects are implemented in a timely manner and adapted to local needs
• Carry out training needs assessments and systematically build the capacity of education staff at the area level to ensure quality implementation
• Apply protection and prevention mechanisms in all project activities and interactions to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and programme participants
• Ensure that the NRC resources are used in accordance with the humanitarian principles in the area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Experience 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 
• Strategic thinking
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Initiating action and change
• Handling insecure environments
• Managing performance and development 

Closing: 25 July 2023

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that the main gate to the NRC facility is always locked. The gate will only be opened when granting access to staff, visitors, or vehicles in/out of the facility. 
• To enforce access control procedures SOP at all-time/round the clock 24/7 within the NRC facility. 
• Ensure no NRC asset or property is removed from the facility without proper documentation or approvals. Gate pass or asset removal forms will be checked where applicable. 
• To patrol and protect assigned NRC property, promote, and enforce safety and security and act as a visible deterrent against irregular activity.
• protect NRC property and assets from theft, damage, trespassing, or accidents
• To monitor and control the entrance and departure of staff and visitors according to the prescribed Access Control SOP.
• Prepare written reports of daily activities, observations, and incidents and submit them to HSS Officer 
• Monitor surveillance cameras (CCTV). Respond to alarms and react in a timely manner. Any malfunction to the CCTV is reported immediately to the HSS Officer. 
• Performing scheduled and random checks of designated areas throughout the facility to check for any security breaches
• The Gatekeeper will support turning on/off the generators using timing provided by logistics or the FC/AM. Any faults on the generator will be reported to Logistic/FC or AM immediately. The Gatekeeper will only fuel the generators when expressly authorised by the Area Manager or FC in the Field Offices.
•  At the close of business, guards will patrol the office and turn off any lights that have been left on. 
• Gatekeepers will ensure that all handwashing stations at the gate are filled with clean water and soap and that station is kept tidy. 
• Safely keep any keys of other property that might be deposited in the guard room. 
• Direct or guide visitors, once cleared to the respective office to the visited. 
• To have a full working knowledge of the NRC facility, and the position of various equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarms, exit gates, and generator locations. This also includes knowing the location of various offices in order to direct visitors. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification : Diploma or SSCE
• Communication (oral and written) in Hausa and in English is beneficial.
• Must be honest, well-mannered and neat in appearance.
• Computer skills is an added advantage.
• To be Nigerian citizen. 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in Hausa and one or more other local languages of Adamawa.

Context/Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Knowledge of the context in the geographical area of responsibility is desirable.
• Knowledge of the local languages.

Behavioral Competencies 

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

Closing: 21 July 2023