Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Latest Jobs at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Tuesday 31, October 2017

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, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.


The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with over 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when crisis occurs.


NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and subsequently Education in the coming months in order to address identified humanitarian needs.


ICLA TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (COMMUNITY LIAISON)


TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines and donor requirements

Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action

Prepare and develop status reports as required by supervisor

Ensure proper filing of documents

Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities to ensure accountability.

Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans

Perform any other duties as requested by the ICLA Community Liaison Assistant


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES


Work closely with ICLA Project assistants for implementation of the shelter rehabilitation activities

Assist in the implementation of all ICLA activities involving community engagement

To establish and strengthen and maintain relations with community stakeholders, local leaders and beneficiaries

Support in collection of M & E information to inform program design

Engage with community to identify protection issues and report same for immediate and necessary action: thereby strengthening the referral pathway

Assist in organising and grouping of beneficiaries for information sessions

Working closely with community leaders and beneficiaries under the supervision of the ICLA Community Liaison Assistant to ensure accountability

Performs any other duties as reasonably requested by the ICLA Technical Liaison Assistant.


QUALIFICATIONS

Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context

Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Good knowledge of English both verbal and Written


Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Minimum qualification of secondary school certificate

Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Strong understanding of the community profile, local cultures, traditional and religious structures

Fluency in the local languages of Hausa, Higgi is a must.

Excellent communication skills (written and Oral)

Evidence of significant involvement with the communities is an added advantage


PERSONAL QUALIFICATION

Planning and delivering results

Empowering and building trust

Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

Highest standards of ethics and integrity

Ability to work in insecure environments

Communicating with impact and respect


WASH TECHNICAL OFFICER

LOCATION 
Monguno, Borno State


As part of the emergency response, one of the main focus for NRC in the coming months will be the provision of durable solutions for conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno, Adamawa and surrounding displacement affected population in the north-eastern states. NRC is therefore looking for a WASH Technical Officer in our Field office in Monguno – Nigeria. The purpose of the WASH Technical Officer is day to day implementation of the WASH Technical support functions portfolio. The WASH Technical Officer – Monguno reports to the WASH Coordinator based in Maiduguri.


TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines and donor requirements;

Coordinate the WASH activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans

To assist the WASH Coordinator in all aspects of WaSH programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

Develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works

To assess the WASH training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans

Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points

Provides technical assistance to the WASH Program Development Manager and local counterparts on issues of water and sanitation information and communication strategies

Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance

Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WaSH reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets

Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements

Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities

Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES


Work closely with the Monguno Project implementation team;

Water and sanitation infrastructure construction (Boreholes, latrines,);

Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans;

Preparing weekly progress reports and others documents required for the water and sanitation infrastructures such as boreholes, latrines;

Performs any other duties as reasonably requested by the WASH Project Coordinator.


QUALIFICATIONS

Higher diploma in Civil or Water Engineering or Public Health (BAC+5) minimum

Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with wash projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.

Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.

Previous 2 years work experience in community based Water and Sanitation programs; Work experience with an INGO is desirable

Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols

Familiarity with international minimum standards of Water and Sanitation delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage

Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.

Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)

Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts

Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,

Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc GIS and Google Earth is strongly desirable


Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience

Knowledge of the context of Northeast Nigeria

Experience with start-up activities

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of the context in Nigeria

Experience with start-up activities

Experience Hygiene promotion in choleras outbreak context within the host communities and camps


PERSONAL QUALIFICATION

Planning and delivering results

Empowering and building trust

Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

Highest standards of ethics and integrity

Ability to work in insecure environments

Communicating with impact and respect

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable


WASH TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

LOCATION 
Dikwa, Borno State


As part of the emergency response, one of the main focus for NRC in the coming months will be the provision of durable solutions for conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno, Adamawa and surrounding displacement affected population in the north-eastern states. NRC is therefore looking for a WASH Technical Officer in our Field office in Monguno – Nigeria. The purpose of the WASH Technical Assistant is to support the Field office in the day to day implementation of the WASH Technical support functions portfolio. The WASH Technical Assistant reports to the WASH Officer based in Dikwa – Borno State.


TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines and donor requirements;

Coordinate the WASH activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans;

To assist the WASH Officer in all aspects of WASH programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;

To assist in the identification of WASH community needs;

To develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works;

To assess the WASH training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans;

Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points;

Provides technical assistance to the WASH Officer and local counterparts on issues of water and sanitation information and communication strategies;

Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance;

Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WASH reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES


WASH infrastructure construction;

Hygiene promotion within IDP and Host communities;

Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities;

Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans;

Coordinate with relevant partners;

Supports the Officer to ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures;

Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities;

Performs any other duties as reasonably requested by the WASH/Field Officer.


QUALIFICATIONS

Higher diploma in Civil or Water Engineering or Public Health (BAC+5) minimum

Minimum 1-year experience from working with wash projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.

Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.

Previous 2 years work experience in community based Water and Sanitation programs; Work experience with an INGO is desirable

Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols

Familiarity with international minimum standards of Water and Sanitation delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage

Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.

Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)

Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts

Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,

Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc GIS and Google Earth is strongly desirable

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of the context in Nigeria

Experience with start-up activities

Knowledge of the context of Northeast Nigeria

Experience with start-up activities

Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)


PERSONAL QUALIFICATION


Planning and delivering results

Empowering and building trust

Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

Highest standards of ethics and integrity

Ability to work in insecure environments

Communicating with impact and respect


WE OFFER


Commencement: As soon as possible

Contract period: Nine months (with possibility of extension)

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions

Duty station: Mubi – Adamawa State


TO APPLY

Application procedures by E-mail:

Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter, updated CV and a copy of valid national identification to the following e-mail address: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position (Service Support – ICLA CBS Worker – Mubi) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Application Submission in person:

Interested and qualified candidates can submit applications in a sealed envelope with candidates’ name and position clearly indicated


Application letter must be in candidate’s handwriting


An updated C.V


Copy of valid means of identification (Passport, Driver’s license, National Identity card or Voter’s card)


Copies of school certificates (Please do not send or submit your original certificates)


The Application package should be submitted at the following location: NRC MUBI OFFICE


Norwegian Refugee Council, Mubi Adamawa State.

(Any application received after the deadline will not be considered).


For enquiries and complaints, you can reach NRC Nigeria office through ng.vacancies@nrc.no


Names of shortlisted candidates for oral interview will be published on November 7th 2017 at NRC offices in Mubi and Maiduguri respectively.


Note

To apply at NRC is FREE!!! NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.


DUE DATE: 3 November, 2017




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