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: Site Management Coordinator
Job Identification: 13627 Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Camp Management
Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: Protection from Violence Project Manager
Description
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Site Management Coordinator to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State.
You will be responsible for ensuring effective planning and quality implementation of all project activities – ensuring that field teams are efficiently using time and resources, and that activities take place according to project workplans, targets, SOPs, and guidelines for the NRC Area North office.
Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:
Line management of UDOC project field staff (officers and technical assistants)
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Support the Protection from Violence (PfV) PM in contributing to UDOC strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
Support management and implementation of UDOC project (activities, budget, and project documentation) as delegated by the PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
Provide timely input to progress and field reports compiled by the PM and submitted to the Area Manager and PfV Programme Development Manager (PDM)
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Work with PM to ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
In coordination with the PM, liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders, including NGOs and UN agencies. Attend meetings as agreed with PM.
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Specific Responsibilities
As well as deputising for the PfV Manager as necessary, (including internal and external meetings), the UDOC Project Coordinator is responsible for:
Field supervision of daily/weekly operations of Community/UDOC Centre and Mobile (Outreach) Teams (Officers and Assistants) within the delegated geographical areas of responsibility, and performance management of mentioned staff
Establishment of UDOC centre with the guidance from the Project Manager
Ensure proper project documentation in line with M&E plans and donor requirements
Monitor and enhance technical quality of project implementation through regular field visits to supervise staff on-the-job; provide feedback accordingly and work with the PM to ensure capacity building of project staff
Perform any other activities requested by line manager
Quality management of community engagement processes and field reporting
Provide the PM with relevant information and data required for project reporting and for development of project strategy including feedback on successes and challenges
Co-operate closely with counterparts from other NRC core competencies to ensure integration of NRC services in targeted areas, and ensure the same of all project staff
Adhere to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
Attend external /Internal coordination meetings at field level, LGA and State level when required
Qualifications
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Experience from working in a line management position relevant to project implementation in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, Hausa and one other spoken language in Borno Central and/or Borno North
Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):
Knowledge of the context in Northeast and the IDP return situation and needs and/or protracted IDP communities.
Experience in community engagement and mobilization
Experience with Camp Management, Site Management and UDOC approach
Experience in protection work
Experience with field operations and coordination (e.g. interaction with security, finance, logistics, HR/admin units)
Experience in community capacity building and training
Behavioral 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 environments
Managing resources to optimize results
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Planning and delivering results.
Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2024; 13:52