Area Manager - Nigeria at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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.

We are now looking for suitably qualified candidate to fill the below position in Maduguri:

Job Title: Area Manager - Nigeria

Ref. nr.: 3178521402
Location: Maduguri

Job Descriptions

• Line management for senior project staff and support functions in Maiduguri
• Compliance with- and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Provide area specific input on the Core Competency (CC) strategies, Country Strategy and Plan of Action
• Organize grants opening and closure meetings at area level
• Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports), in compliance with contractual commitments
• Ensure optimal use of resources
• Represent NRC and networking in Maiduguri
• Ensure that capacity building is provided to all staff in the area
• Ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area
• Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans
• Advance the process of humanitarian access outside of Maiduguri

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management level position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Technical expertise in Protection, Shelter, WASH or Food Security will be a distinct advantage
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge on own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Personal Qualities:

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

Important Informations

• Commencement: September 2016
• Duration: 12months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
• Duty station: Maiduguri, with 25 % travel to Abuja .This 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

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candiates should:
Click here to apply online

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