Shelter Project Manager Nigeria Maiduguri

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 8 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 8 (NRC) contracts.

NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six Core Competencies (CCs): Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management and Camp Coordination (CCCM), and Protection from Violence. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM).

With a workforce of 370 staff and presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State) and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC is able to respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee with proven experience in the international humanitarian sector.

If you are such people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Shelter Project Manager to join our Maiduguri Area office Team.

To be successful in this role you will be good in project management and coordination, strategic and analytical thinker, capable of establishing strong relationships with stakeholders and solution-driven at all levels while supporting new initiatives and operations across the area.

If you are highly organized individually, comfortable with working in a remote environment, and have previous experience in project implementation, coordination and shelter functions, we would love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favors the exchange of good practice and lessons learned. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritize the quality work and the competency development of their staff.

*Additional Information*****:

Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Duration of contract: 6 months (renewable).

Grade 8 in NRC's grading structure.

Reporting line: Area Manager Nigeria Maiduguri

An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract starts/commencement.

This position is open to National candidates only and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

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