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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