Job Vacancies at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

⏲ Oct 21, 2020, 8:48 PM
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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 positions below:

Job Title: ICLA Officer

Webcruiter ID: 4301536646
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment Type: Contract
Percentage of Full-time: 100
Reports to: ICLA Team Leader

Job Dscription

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); Livelihoods and Food Security; and Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education, and Camp Coordination and Camp Management in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
NRC is looking for an ICLA Officer for our area office in Mubi in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the Information Counselling and Legal Assistance Officer is to provide support to the ICLA Team Leaders and contribute to the implementation of the ICLA program in Mubi Adamawa State, Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement the legal assistance programs including HLP, CDR and identity documentation activities innovatively to adapt to location and context, in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements and optimize opportunities for synergies
Contribute to the planning procedures and tools for implementation of ICLA projects in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Document project achievements and deliverables
Monitor technical quality of ICLA projects and maintain transparency of implementation progress
Contribute to an effective M& E system in the country
Support and integrate gender, protection and advocacy priorities into ICLA program design
Contribute to the development of the ICLA strategy, technical SOPs/guidelines and Macro LFAs for Nigeria
Contribute to the development of funding proposal, project budgets, and donor reports
Contribute to coordination and management of the ICLA project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirement
Supervise Project Assistants, ensure transfer of relevant skills for quality program implementation

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor of Law degree and must have been called to the Nigerian BAR (be able to practice as a lawyer in Nigeria) and be conversant with international humanitarian and Human Rights law
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer.
Knowledge of the laws and policies governing Housing Land and Property issues and Identity documentation is mandatory
Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in written and oral English
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required
Knowledge of the context in Nigeria
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Fulani preferred)
Experience with humanitarian activities

Personal qualities:

Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environment
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Communicating with impact and respect: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We Can Offer

Commencement: November 2020
Duration: 2 Months (Renewable)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions - Grade Level 5 Step1 (Officer).
Duty station: Mubi, with frequent travels. Travel outside Mubiis dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Logistics Technical Assistant (Mechanic)

Webcruiter ID: 4302726371
Location: Borno
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment Type: Contract
Percentage of Full-time: 100
Start Date: 10 / 11 / 2020
End Date: 31 / 12 / 2020

Job Dscription

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 Yola Area Office, Field Offices in Borno and Adamawa states 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); Livelihoods & Food Security (LFS); Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education and Camp Management Camp Coordination (CCCM) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
NRC is looking for a Logistics Technical Assistant (Mechanic) based in Maiduguri supporting supporting our operations in Nigeria. The purpose of the Logistics Technical Assistant position (Mechanic) is servicing, maintenance and repair of NRC vehicles and other engines according to NRC protocols to ensure that vehicles are in perfect running conditions for NRC.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair of NRC vehicles according to the instructions in the logbook
Cary out timely vehicles services (all types of services -A, B C - to all vehicles) and test all vehicles after each service and before handing back to its driver
Keep record of vehicle’s driver remarks, and carry out repairs if needed
In the case of a breakdown, make a diagnosis, inform to the line manager and after approval carry out any repairs needed
Carry out repair works of other mechanical equipment. Fill in service, repair or vehicle log book
Together with the Fleet Officer manage the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out a physical stock inventory, making any orders necessary for renewing the stock, avoiding any shortage and ensuring security stocks
Be responsible of the equipment and tools, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary, keeping the inventory updated
Support the evaluation of external workshops for eventual sub-contracting as well as light and heavy vehicle renting
Report to the line manager any problem related to NRC vehicles
Assist in briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance

Qualifications

Essential diploma/certificate on mechanics or related studies
Demonstrable experience from working as a Mechanic (minimum 2 years experience)
Valid driver’s license
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge of English
Fluency in Hausa is an added advantage

Personal qualities:

Handling insecure environments
Working with people
Coping with change
Communicate with impact and respect

We Can Offer

Commencement: 1st October, 2020
Duration: 2 months (renewable)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions - Grade Level 4
Duty station: Maiduguri
Travel: Frequent travels outside Maiduguri dependent on needs, changing security conditions
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: Driver

Webcruiter ID: 4302260005
Location: FCT, Abuja
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment Type: Contract
Percentage of Full-time: 100
Start Date: 10 / 11 / 2020
End Date: 31 / 12 / 2020
Reports to: The Logistics Technical Assistant (Abuja) with technical management by the Logistics Manager.

Job Description

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 Yola Area Office, Field Offices in Borno and Adamawa states 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); Livelihoods & Food Security (LFS); Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education and Camp Management Camp Coordination (CCCM) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
NRC is looking for a Driver for our Coordination office in Abuja - Nigeria. The purpose of the Driver position is to provide service support to the country programme. The driver will be in charge of NRC vehicles and conveying all NRC staffs in and out of the office to their various designated assignment areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Promote and share ideas for improvement
Perform according to the work and development plan
Drive NRC vehicles to pick or drop employees at their designated duty areas within and sometimes outside Abuja
Deliver Important documents to required destinations as directed.
Ensure that all deliveries have been signed and delivered to the correct recipient
Keep NRC vehicles clean and maintained at all times Perform preventive and regular maintenance on NRC vehicles
Convey NRC staffs on assignments in and out of the office to their desired destinations
Pick up and drop off NRC staffs and partners from the airport to their destinations
Cleaning and maintenance of all NRC vehicles
Chart the best route possible in order to save time
Update the office on the status of the vehicle particulars for timely registrations and renewals

Qualifications

Experience from working as service support staff in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
SSCE of WASSCE or NECO Educational Qualification is required
At least 3 years of experience working as a driver in a reputable organisation
Valid Driver’s License/Driving school certificate
Knowledge of the geographical/ streets and routes in Abuja
Knowledge of preventive and maintenance measures for vehicles
Knowledge of the road rules and signs in Nigeria
Fluency in English
Ability to work long hours and under pressure

Personal qualities:

Handling insecure environment
Working with people
Coping with change
Willingness and ability to learn
Communicating with impact and respect

We Can Offer

Commencement: November, 2020
Duration: 2 months (renewable)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions - Grade Level 2
Duty station: Abuja
Travel: Frequent travels outside Yola is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Procedures and CV Registration

Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV.
There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location

Application Deadline 23rd October, 2020.

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