Job Openings at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Generic responsibilities 

• These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
• Implement delegated LFS project 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 technical improvement
• Ensure that procurement development and distribution of project materials and equipment are timely and accordance with procedures.
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about NRC activities and policy 
• Explore and facilitate introduction of new technology, method and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.
• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist

Specific responsibilities 

• Coordinate the food security and livelihoods activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements. 
• Provision of the annual operational plans into monthly and quarterly implementation plans.
• Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation area and to avoid overlaps.
• Prepare periodic progress report and other document as required.
• Conduct livelihood assessment to determine the most viable and suitable technical and education vocational and training (TEVT) that is gender responsive.
• Mapping of government facilities providing skills and entrepreneurship development trainings.
• Organize Exhibition shows/events on skills and innovative initiatives. 
• Work with private sector to secure internship for women and youth graduates.  
• Responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders and registration of project beneficiaries. 
•  Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of project beneficiaries. 
• Facilitate financial inclusion activities. 
• At least one year of experience managing program staff and implementation in the field of TVET preferred.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Understanding of data collection and analysis and documentation of results
• Experience mobilizing communities and interacting with government education authorities
• Analytic and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English, both written and oral required.
• Context specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Understanding of the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in context and humanitarian and development response in northeastern Nigeria, with specific experience in North-East Nigeria preferred.
• Fluent spoken Hausa and Kanuri language, with other local languages an advantage
• Experience with nonformal and vocational education preferred
• Documented experience working with local government authorities and IDP, returnee and host communities
• Experience with budgeting, procurement and recruitment of staff and contractors

Understanding of humanitarian, development and protection standards and their application in the field

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• BSc, HND in Education, Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a related position.
• Work experience from the Borno State context preferred
• Experience working as in education or livelihood and food Security officer in humanitarian/recovery context.
• Proven experience in implementing educational TVET activities. 
• Experience of implementing cash/voucher transfers, 
• Experience and understanding of Selection, planning and management (SPM) of income Generation Activities (IGAs) both farm and off farm activities.  
• Experience in beneficiary Skills training 
• Experience in Village savings loans and Association(VSLA) and financial services.
• Experience working in complex and volatile context.
• Able to speak fluent Hausa and English languages
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Ensure proper archiving/filling of project documents
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Good communication skills
• Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.
• Candidates from Borno State preferred, 

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Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to the 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
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and the national labour law in all processes and procedures 
• Supervise the HR/Admin team at the area office level; responsible for individual meetings, development, and review of the team performance 
• Ensure that staff records in all field offices in the area are up to date and filed appropriately in the HR personnel file archive
• Responsible for implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Responsible for managing the NRC people Solution at the Area Level
• Ensure that all recruitments at the area level are followed up from start till finish
• Support hiring manager with new staff orientation and induction process.
• Coordinate the team’s daily work tasks, improving processes and developing the team
• Support staff with the tools & procedures for performance management
• Oversee administrative responsibilities: accommodation booking, facility management, utilities, store management etc.
• Take the lead in vacancy announcements and longlisting of requested positions according to the approved organogram 
• Manage the HR/Admin budget for the area office and ensure spending according to plan and timeline.
• Advice in personnel conflicts/processes when relevant 
• Coordinate staff contract renewals, exits, introductions, training, staff benefits schemes etc. 
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, and authorities
• Any other duty assigned

Qualifications

• Three (3) year’s experience working as an HR/Admin personnel, from an Officer level and in a humanitarian/recovery context
• University degree in Human Resources / Business Management or any Social Sciences
• Previous 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 
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian Labor Law

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Fluency in Hausa is an added advantage
• High-level competence in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)

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Generic responsibilities 

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, SOP’s and donor requirements/compliance.
• Coordinate timely operational planning and management of logistics activities. 
• Ensure that country specific SOP’s regulate procedures at Area Office level and perform periodic checks.
• Coordinate market assessment/survey within the scope and request of programme/project developers
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis. 
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings related to logistics.
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus on all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management) 
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by Line Manager

Specific responsibilities 

•  Implement organizational Global Logistics Handbook procedures and ensure compliance with donors and organizational policies
• Support the development of the Country Logistics SOPs and their implementation
• Ensure all agreement and contracts are either extended or re-tendered in time; and to timely process the newly requested tenders based on the tender time plan.
• Participate on all relevant meetings ensuring proper communication and coordination with other departments; and support in providing technical information where relevant.
• Provide monthly reports on all logistics activities and ensure logistics KPI’s are achieved, report posted on a timely manner on O365 for Logistics Managers/designated review.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programmes by participating in assessments and response analysis discussions.
• To undertake any other duties as signed by the line manager.
• Ensure capacity build the team in CO and AO logistics teams
• Handle complex and high value tenders and ensure that they are compliance to NRC and donor procurement and financial guidelines.
• Review and document existing and standard controls in the logistics processes.
• Actively participate in market assessment/surveys, due diligence and vendor rating exercises.
• Contribute to the logistics department Country Office´s strategy with information, hard data and clear planning.

Qualifications

Professional competencies 

• Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
• Previous experience from 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.

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management at a senior level.
• Qualification requirement: Essential degree and specialization in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, professional qualifications such as CIPS L4 or higher, APICS Certification (CSCP, CLTD, CTS, CPIM).
• Good working knowledge of humanitarian supply chain operation 
• Experience and knowledge of public procurement rules and regulations;
• Proven management experience, including training and capacity building of national staff;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• A high level of computer literacy;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal