Vacancy for Emergency Response Officer at The Norwegian Refugee Council - 2 slots

Employment Nigeria 24-Jun-2017 BORNO , MAIDUGURI , NGO

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) a leading non-governmental, humanitarian organization advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

POSITION : Emergency Response Officer

DESCRIPTION

To Coordinate and provide Support to the NRC field office in Maiduguri and hence support NRC in achieving its goal of reaching out to the most vulnerable internally displaced people.

The Emergency Response Officer reports to the Emergency Response Coordinator All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Generic Responsibilities

Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Implement needs assessments and support beneficiary identification and selection
Supervise delivery of assistance to selected beneficiaries
Carry out monitoring activities as directed.
Other duties as directed from time to time.
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents

Specific Responsibilities

Compile other reports relative to the emergency response/RRM
Design and supervise distributions of aid, as directed by ER Coordinator or Manager
Supervise post distribution monitoring data collection and analysis, in coordination with M&E department
Liaise with logistics and other support departments to ensure good cooperation and coordination at the field level
Liaise with other core competency teams (i.e. shelter, WASH, ICLA) and facilitate their field work in connection to emergency response/RRM, as required
Represent NRC with partners and stakeholders, as instructed and guided by supervisors.
Implement beneficiary household level assessments and registration
Support Emergency Response Officers and Assistants based in field locations, including daily management, technical guidelines as required
Monitor displacement trends and new coming displaced persons arrivals, prepare weekly reports
Monitor market prices for basic commodities, compile reports

Qualifications

Contextual knowledge of north east Nigeria (Borno State) preferred.
Strong communication, coordination and representational skills.
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English & Hausa, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license/ National means of Identification
2 years of experience from working in an Emergency in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Degree in relevant field, Advanced degree would be an additional advantage
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Personal Qualification:

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
Work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Communicating with impact and respect

How To Apply
Candidates should submit their application letter and updated CV to:ng.vacancies@nrc.no with the position applied for as the subject

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Vacancy for Emergency Response Officer at The Norwegian Refugee Council - 2 slots

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