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Livelihoods & Food Security Officer (Maiduguri) at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Posted on Mon 30th Sep, 2024 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)


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 & Food Security Officer

Job Identification: 16148
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Schedule: Full time
Reporting line: Field Coordinator
Duration of contract: 3 months (Renewable).
Job Category: Livelihood and Food Security
Grade Level:  Grade 5 in NRC's grading structure

Job Description

  • NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM). With a workforce of 370 staff and a presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State) and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC can respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.
  • 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 Livelihood & Food Security Officer to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno Statee. You will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of livelihood and Food Security Project at the field level.

Responsibilities 
Generic Responsibilities:

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Implement delegated LFS project portfolio according to plan of action
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  • Ensure proper filing of documents 
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
  • Ensure that procurement development and distribution of project materials and equipment are timely and accordance with procedures.
  • Involve and inform communities and community leaders about NRC activities and policy 
  • Explore and facilitate introduction of new technology, method and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the food security and livelihoods activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.
  • Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements. 
  • Provision of the annual operational plans into monthly and quarterly implementation plans.
  • Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation area and to avoid overlaps.
  • Prepare periodic progress report and other document as required.
  • Conduct livelihood assessment to determine most viable income generating activities, crop and livestock farming, value chain addition and cash for work activities
  • Responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders and registration of project beneficiaries. 
  •  Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of project beneficiaries. 
  • Facilitate financial inclusion activities. 
  • At least one year of experience managing program staff and implementation in the field of TVET preferred.
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Understanding of data collection and analysis and documentation of results
  • Experience mobilizing communities and interacting with government education authorities
  • Analytic and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral required.
  • Context specific skills, knowledge and experience:
  • Understanding of the educational TEVT in context and humanitarian and development response in northeastern Nigeria, with specific experience in North-East Nigeria preferred.
  • Fluent spoken Hausa language, with other local languages an advantage
  • Experience with nonformal and vocational education preferred
  • Documented experience working with local government authorities and IDP, returnee and host communities
  • Experience with budgeting, procurement and recruitment of staff and contractors
  • Understanding of humanitarian, development and protection standards and their application in the field

Qualifications
Generic professional competencies: 

  • Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery and or development context
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Good command and spoken English 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

  • BSc, HND in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Crop Science, Education or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in a related position.
  • Work experience from the Borno State context preferred
  • Experience working as in livelihood and food Security officer in humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Proven experience in implementing educational TVET activities. 
  • Experience of implementing cash/voucher transfers, 
  • Experience and understanding of Selection, planning and management (SPM) of income Generation Activities (IGAs) both farm and off farm activities.  
  • Experience in beneficiary Skills training 
  • Experience working in complex and volatile context.
  • Able to speak fluent Hausa and English languages
  • Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
  • Ensure proper archiving/filling of project documents
  • Highest standard of ethics and integrity
  • Ability to work in insecure environments
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.
  • Candidates from Borno State preferred, 

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2024; 03:11

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

Note

  • This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
  • Female candidates are strongly advised to apply. 

  

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