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Norwegian Refugee Council Livelihoods and Food Security Officer Nigeria NRC Jobs 2024
Norwegian Refugee Council looking for “Livelihoods and Food Security Officer”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 12-Jul-24.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has published a job vacancy announcement on 28/06/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Livelihoods and Food Security Officer to be based in , Nigeria. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: Norwegian Refugee Council
Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Officer
Duty Station: , Nigeria
Country: Nigeria
Application Deadline: 12-Jul-24
About the Company:
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Livelihood and Food Security Officer to join our team in Jos, Plateau State. The purpose of the officer position is day-to-day implementation of the livelihood and Food Security Officer at the NRC JOS office.
Generic responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
Specific responsibilities
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• Strategy and project planning: livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator
• Area Operations: Finance officer, Logistics officer, Security officer, Protection officer
Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Behavioral competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
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 favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.
Additional Information:
Duty Stations: Jos, Plateau State Nigeria
Duration of contract: 12 months.
Grade Level: Grade 5 in NRC’s grading structure.
Reporting line: LFS Coordinator
Travel: N/A
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. 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. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.