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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant
The purpose of the Project Assistant - Livelihoods and Food Security position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Food Security project.
Generic Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to the plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Ensure that procurement, development, and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and in accordance with the procedures
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Investigate and facilitate the introduction of new technology, method, and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities
Specific Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of program intervention.
This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
Together with LFS Officers, the Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of food security activities on the field – food vouchers, income-generating activities, and backyard vegetable gardens.
Carry out the selection of project beneficiaries
Data collection for project monitoring and evaluation.
Coordinate the food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Coordinate with relevant partners
Facilitate the distribution of materials and equipment according to procedures
Prepare weekly progress reports and other documents as required.
Qualifications
BSc Degree in Agriculture / Crop Science / Agriculture Economics
At least one year of experience working in an NGO set-up.
Competencies:
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results.
They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Professional Competencies:
These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic Professional Competencies:
Experience from working in Food Security humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
Some knowledge of English.
Context / Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Knowledge of the context in Nigeria
Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision
Highest standard of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in insecure environments
Communicating with respect.
Behavioural Competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job.
NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect.
Application Closing Date
16th December, 2021 (15:16)