Latest Vacancies at Norwegian Church Aid, 29th August, 2018

Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA') is a member of the ACT Alliance and works with people and local actors, especially Faith-based actors in many countries where it works in their struggle to eradicate poverty and injustices. We provide humanitarian assistance in disasters and work for long-term development in local communities and societies. In order to address the root causes of poverty, we advocate for just decisions by public authorities, businesses and religious leaders. NCA has a presence in Nigeria to respond to the Humanitarian crisis in Northeast Nigeria and will scale up an emergency response in the Cross River states. NCA has its core competencies in Gender Based Violence and Water Sanitation and Hygiene. NCA has its strengths in works and invest in local partners ensures building their capacities are built from the onset of response, in order to enable them have the capacity to respond in a long-term intervention including recovery and development. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Shelter Assistant Location: Adikpo, Benue State with frequent travel to field locations in the Cross River State. Reporting to: Head of Mission Main Duties Generic Responsibilities:

Ensure that the beneficiaries and community are involved in the project implementation
Conduct regular meetings with community members to discuss program objectives, and mobilize the community participation and act as a mentor throughout the planning and implementation processes.
Routinely monitor the projects activities and feedback findings to the community members and other stakeholders
Responsible for generating weekly action plan
Participate in the selection of beneficiaries and training for beneficiaries
Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor

Specific Responsibilities The Shelter Assistant is expected to achieve the following during this contract period:

Supervise the construction of shelter and other infrastructure are in line with the approved design and bill of quantities.
Responsible for training and on job coaching carpenters and IDPs participating in the construction
Perform other duties as required by program needs and requested byline manager.
Timely reporting, on a weekly and monthly basis, (identifying gaps, risks and bottlenecks that can obstruct proper implementation of activities)
Work with his line manager to ensure volunteer and construction schedule is accurate and achievable.
Ensure timely delivery of construction materials.

Qualifications/Skills Required

Completion of university degree in Database, Humanities, Social Studies, or another relevant degree
Minimum one years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees or IDPs.
Experience in community services, women empowerment, youth activities, protection, distribution or registration

Preferred experience:

Proficiency in English and local language, both oral and written.
Preferable experience operating in a refugee/IDP camp environment.

Job Title: Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Assistant Location: Adikpo, Benue state with frequent travel to field locations in the Cross River States. Reporting to: Head of Mission Main Duties

Implement CCCM activities as requested by the CCCM Advisor
Lead in making sure information management tools are updated regularly
Assisting in all aspects of the creation and monitoring of camp committees
Assisting in carrying out assessments and surveys within the site
Orienting incentivized labour hired from within the camp
Ensure timely and adequate registration of IDPs in camp, including identification of persons with specific needs in coordination with protection partners.
Spearheading outreach campaigns in the camp and ensuring that information is being properly conveyed and circulated to the camp community
Monitor status of population and highlighting trends with camp management team
Treat community members in a sensitive and humane manner
Assist in any other areas related with CCCM as may be requested by line manager

Qualifications/Skills Required

Completion of University Degree in Database, Humanities, Social Studies, or another relevant degree
Minimum one year of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees or IDPs.
Experience in community services, women empowerment, youth activities, protection, distribution or registration

Preferred experience:

Proficiency in English and local language, both oral and written.
Preferable experience operating in a refugee/IDP camp environment.

Job Title: Distribution Assistant Location: Adikpo, Benue state with frequent travel to field locations in the Cross River States. Reporting to: Head of Mission Main Duties

Implement CCCM activities as requested by the CCCM Advisor
Lead in making sure information management tools are updated regularly
Assisting in all aspects of the creation and monitoring of camp committees
Assisting in carrying out assessments and surveys within the site
Orienting incentivized labour hired from within the camp
Ensure timely and adequate registration of IDPs in camp, including identification of persons with specific needs in coordination with protection partners.
Spearheading outreach campaigns in the camp and ensuring that information is being properly conveyed and circulated to the camp community
Monitor status of population and highlighting trends with camp management team
Treat community members in a sensitive and humane manner
Assist in any other areas related with CCCM as may be requested by line manager

Qualifications/Skills Required

Completion of university Degree in Database, Humanities, Social Studies, or another relevant degree
Minimum one years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees or IDPs.
Experience in community services, women empowerment, youth activities, protection, distribution or registration

Preferred Experience:

Proficiency in English and local language, both oral and written.
Preferable experience operating in a refugee/IDP camp environment.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should address their Applications to: The Recruitment Team, Norwegian Church Aid, 14 NTA Quarters, Maiduguri. Borno State, Nigeria. All applications should be forwarded to: [email protected] or [email protected] Application Deadline 5th September, 2018.

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