Food Security Officers Recruitment at The Norwegian Refugee Council

Employment Nigeria 30-Sep-2016 BORNO , 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.

POSITION : Food Security Officer

Tasks and Responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines, policies and procedures
Coordinate the food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
Coordinate with relevant partners
Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures
Supervise, train and develop team
Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities
Perform any other duty assigned by the Food Security Manager

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with food security projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
Degree in Agronomy or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience, such as livelihood and market based approaches.
Experience from project implementation of cash and voucher approaches transfers, Income Generation Activities and Backyard Vegetable Gardening is an added advantage.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, or similar)
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Fluency in Kanuri and Hausa languages

Personal qualification:

Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in 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: one year (with possibility of extension)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter, copy of a valid national identification (National Passport, Driver’s License, National Identity Card or Voter’s Card) and an updated CV to: ng.vacancies@nrc.no

Note

The title of the position (Food Security Officer - Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered).
Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!!
NRC does not ask for money or any form of favor 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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