Emergency Project Manager Vacancy at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Employment Nigeria 24-Oct-2016 MAIDUGURI , 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, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

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 and shelter/NFI sectors. NRC is therefore seeking an ICT Officer in Abuja, Nigeria. The ICT Officer reports to the Logistics Manager.

POSITION : Emergency Project Manager

Job Descriptions

The Emergency Project Manager reports to the Area Manager in Maiduguri
In collaboration with HoP, AM and PDMs startup emergency department for NRC Nigeria
In collaboration with AM, identify and train Emergency Focal Points in NRCs field offices
Facilitate emergency assessments, in close collaboration with PDMs and NRCs Access and Security Department
In collaboration with HoP and PDMs contribute to project proposals budgets and reports to relevant donors in accordance with deadlines and guidelines given by HoP and the applicable donor
Coordinate the emergency aid delivery with other humanitarian actors working in the State or at the national level
Ensure proper documentation of emergency response activities, including post-distribution monitoring.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical expertise on emergency interventions
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of the context in northern Nigeria is an advantage
Political and cultural awareness
Solid field experience, preferably from refugee/IDP emergency response
Proven communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience in cash and voucher-based programming
Experience with Emergency start up.
Experience in SOP systemic design approach
Experience in working with ECHO RRM funded projects is an advantage

Personal Qualities

Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
Strategic thinking

We Offer

Commencement: November 2016
Duration: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels.Maiduguri is a non-family posting. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area. Recreational and social facilities are limited, and accommodation is modest. International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.
Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start

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