Vacancy for Access Information Officer at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Employment Nigeria 10-Aug-2016 BORNO , MAIDUGURI , IT and Telecoms NGO

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.

In light of the displacement in the north eastern part of Nigeria, NRC is about to start up an emergency response programme in Nigeria to respond to the humanitarian needs.

In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will initially be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation, shelter/NFI sectors and Access Coordination.

POSITION : Access Information Officer

Tasks and Responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Implement delegated Access strategy functions according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Provide information management support through data/information triangulation, data storage and dissemination as delegated.
Support the verification and analysis of field level information collected/generated on humanitarian and contextual shifts.
Support in the development of access information products e.g. maps, graphs etc.
Ensure data/information security
Liaise with field based networks in information gathering and analysis.
Implement a filing system/archives according to procedures

Qualifications

Relevant university degree, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
Managing resources to optimize results
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Proficiency in English and Hausa
Contextual knowledge of north east Nigeria (Borno State) preferred.
Experience in handling multiple data platforms and sources
Demonstrated experience in development of communication/information
Experience from working in information management and analysis in a humanitarian/recovery/security context

Personal qualification:

Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Handling insecure environments
Communicating with impact and respect
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We Offer

Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their application letter and updated CV's to: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position you apply for (Access Information Officer - Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note

Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!!
Aany application after the closing will not be considered
NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.

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