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.
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 recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Officer
Ref. nr.: 4054801396 Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
Job Description/Program Summary
NRC is looking for a Livelihood and Security Officer for our field offices in Maiduguri, Brono State in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the Livelihood and Food Security Officer is to ensure the Implementation of Livelihood and Food Security programme activities in Brono State
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA, Education Livelihood and Food Security;in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
The Livelihood and Food Security Officer reports to the Livelihood and Food Security Coordinator
Responsibilities
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 working in the same implementation areas
Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures
Supervise, train and develop team of food assistants
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.
Qualifications
College / University, Bachelor's degree Agriculture, Agriculture Economics or any relevant Field
Work experience from the Northeast of Nigeria
Proven experience in Cash/ voucher transfers, Income Generation Activities and Backyard Vegetable Gardening
Experience from working in livelihoods and food security humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Education Field:
Agricultural / Forestry / Aquaculture
Education title: Bachelors' degree in Agricultural.
Personal Qualities:
Handling insecure environments
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Planning and delivering results
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Communicating with impact and respect: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Language:
English
We Offer
Commencement: May 2019
Duration: Eight (8) months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions ( Grade Level 5 Step 1)
Duty stations: Maiduguri with 5% frequent travels. Travel outside duty stations is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
Application Closing Date
13th April, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
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