Livelihoods and Food Security Project Manager (Internal Applicants Only) 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, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Project Manager

Job Identification: 16086
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job type: Contract
Duration of contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Travel: up to 60%
Job Category: Livelihood and Food Security
Grade Level:  Grade 8 of NRC’s  Nigeria National salary scale.

What we are looking for 

• The purpose of the Livelihood and Food Security Manager is to design, develop and implement Core Competency programme / project in a small and medium size Country Operation or a start-up / small Core Competency in a large country. 

What you will do
The following is a brief description of the role:

• Responsible for preparation and timely delivery of detailed projects implementation, procurement and budget spending plans whilst ensuring that off targets are timely identified and mitigated
• Support fundraising efforts for the CC through participating in technical and needs assessments, proposal writing and working with Area Manager and Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion Specialist to identify potential local funding opportunities. 
• Ensuring integration through working with other CC Project Managers/Coordinators/Specialists during project design and implementation.Responsible for quality and timely preparation of donor reports, project reports and any other NRC internal reports as required.
• Ensure compliance during projects implementation to Donor and NRC regulations working closely with Grants and LEI Specialist referring to available guidelines
• Identify learning and training opportunities for LFS CC staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff. 
• Represent NRC in Sector coordination platforms through attending meetings, 5 Ws reporting and participating various sub–Technical Working Groups under the Food Security Sector (FSS)
• Responsible for the development of advocacy messages within projects, ensuring linkages to overall Nigeria Country Programme Advocacy Strategy
• Responsible for developing and maintain collaborative and effective partnership with NGOs/CBOs and government partners.
• LFS CC staff management including staff planning, recruitment and performance management.

What you will bring
Professional competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in social sciences, Development studies, Rural Development, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Economics and/or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience from working as a Project Management in a humanitarian and /or recovery context and managing Livelihoods and Food Security interventions 
• Proven Experience in working with agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, income generation, financial inclusion, and value chain development with strong experience in use of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) as a modality.
• Experience in the food security and livelihood assessments, both field data collection and analysis.
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Traceable experience in working with local Civil Society Organizations in areas of identification supervision, sub-granting, and capacity building.
• Good experience in managing multiple projects in a challenging environment. 
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals – ranging from local partners, local authorities, humanitarian community and the private sector Proven ability in staff, donor contract & budget management.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal; as well as excellent report writing skills.

Context / Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Example: Knowledge of the context in Northeast Nigeria
• Example: Knowledge of the local language English, Hausa, Fulani 
• Example: Experience with start-up, exit or similar.

Behavioural competencies:

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

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2024; 09:59 PM.