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Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Posted on Wed 29th Jan, 2025 - 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 and Food Security Technical Assistant

Job Identification: 17320
Location: Jos, Plateau
Job type: Full-time
Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level:  Grade 4 in NRC's grading structure
Job Category: Livelihood and Food Security
Reporting line: LFS Coordinator

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 Monguno, 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 Livelihoods, and Food Security Technical Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.
  • The Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Food Security projects in Plateau State.

Responsibilities

  • Together with LFS Officers, the LFS Technical Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of livelihoods and food security activities on the field. –Agriculture support, Income Generation Activities, (IGAs), Cash for work (CfW) activities, and livestock production and management.
  • Support and carry out identification and registration of vulnerable households as project participants for all project interventions in close collaboration with the LFS Technical Officer
  • Ensure equal representation of various community groups in the implementation of LFS activities. 
  • Participate in designing and conducting Livelihood technical assessments to determine the most viable income-generating activities.
  • Mobilize and sensitize communities and community leaders about project activities while promoting community participation and inclusion as to encourage community ownership over activities implemented.
  • Prepare, check the quality and accuracy, and submit project documents (participants lists, reports, MoVs, etc.) timely while ensuring proper archiving/filling of the document.
  • Facilitate and monitor the distribution process of LFS input kits according to procedures ensuring accountability and transparency.
  • Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, success stories, lessons learned as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
  • Supervise, train, and monitor community-based workers, community volunteers, and survey enumerators.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and partners in training project participants on small-scale business, income-generating activities, livestock production and management, and climate-smart agriculture. 
  • Explore and facilitate the introduction of new technology, methods and approaches to improve the quality of the activities
  • Adhere to all NRC policies and procedures, Donor requirements as outlined in NRC guidelines.
  • Coordinate with humanitarian actors working in the same implementation areas with NRC.

Qualifications

  • Candidates should possess a B.Sc / HND in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences or related
  • Minimum of two years in related position
  • Experience and understanding of Selection, Planning and Management (SPM) of Income Generating Activities (IGAs).
  • Experience in beneficiary skills trainings and distribution of conditional business grants or small business startup kits.
  • Experience in agricultural livelihoods (crop and livestock production), value chain addition, and Cash and Voucher Assistance. 
  • Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Knowledge of the context in Plateau state.
  • Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision
  • Highest standard of ethics and integrity
  • Ability to work in insecure environments
  • High level of Communication skills with courtesy and respect. 
  • Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.

Generic Professional Competencies for this Position:

  • Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Highly organized, capable of operating within multiple reporting lines and managing multiple priorities successfully  
  • Experience in working within a team, meeting workload requirements, and timelines, and being as effective through delivery as possible. 

What’s in it for you?
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: 

  • At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 
  • Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2025; 20:16

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.
  • The female candidate is strongly advised to apply. 

  

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