Education Project Manager at 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: Education Project Manager

Job ID: 20891
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Contract
Contract: 6 months with possibility of extension 
Job Category: Project Management

What We are Looking For 

• The Education Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for the direct implementation of the Education CC project and will provide regular technical support and monitoring visits to all program areas to ensure that interventions consider international best practices and are appropriately meeting the needs of the participants in target communities.
• They will represent NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Programme Manager or Area Manager.
• This position reports to the Area Programme Manager and is a key member of the Extended Area Management Group. 

What you will do 

• Line management for project staff.
• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of Country, Area and Education strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant Education projects.
• Coordinate and manage Education project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
• Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the Education PDM / Specialist.       
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
• Develop and manage project budget (in cooperation with Core Competencies) and coordinate across Core Competencies. 
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Promote the rights of displaced people in line with the advocacy strategy.

What you will bring 
Professional Competencies:

• Minimum three years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian / recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Technical education expertise.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills / profile.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal (required).

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of NGOs operations and humanitarian sector dynamics in Borno State is an advantage.
• Demonstrated background and knowledge of major humanitarian donors.
• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing, and capacity-building a multicultural team.
• Previous experience in partnerships with local governments and CBOs, providing capacity building, coaching, and collaborating on project design and implementation.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas under strenuous conditions.
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Experience with start-up or expansion of new programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills are required.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, as well as excellent report-writing skills.

Behavioural competencies:

• Handling insecure environment.
• Planning and delivering results.
• Working with people.
• Analysing.
• Communication with impact and respect.
• Coping with change .

NRC Leadership profile:

• Build meaningful relations.
• Act with integrity.
• Empower people.
• Deliver results.

What We Offer 
Salary & Benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s National salary scale.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2026; 8:50PM.

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

Note

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. 
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.