Livelihoods and Food Security Project Manager Nigeria Maiduguri(Internal Applicants Only) Full Time

Background

Since 2015, NRC Nigeria 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: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection from Violence (PfV). NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM).

The crisis in Nigeria is marked by brutal violence against civilians, causing acute humanitarian needs and displacement. In the NorthEast, the 13-year conflict has shattered lives, infrastructure, basic services, and social fabric.

Two million people are internally displaced across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Approximately half of these live within local communities, increasing pressure on scarce resources. Access to food is limited, particularly in Borno state, where most families are already facing crisis levels of food insecurity. Civilians, including aid workers, continue to be the target of deadly attacks by non-state armed groups, and transport corridors are persistently insecure.

In the NorthWest and North-Central regions, violence and displacement are rooted in disputes over land and resources, which have been worsened by climate change. Criminality is on the rise.

Livelihood opportunities are scarce, and children face an uncertain future, unable to access quality education. Many families have lost identity papers while fleeing or never obtained them, hindering their access to essential services

What we are looking for

The purpose of the Livelihood and Food Security Manager is to design, develop and implement Core Competency programme/project in a small and medium size Country Operation or a start-up/small Core Competency in a large country.

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What you will do

The following is a brief description of the role:-

• Responsible for preparation and timely delivery of detailed projects implementation, procurement and budget spending plans whilst ensuring that off targets are timely identified and mitigated
• Support fundraising efforts for the CC through participating in technical and needs assessments, proposal writing and working with Area Manager and Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion Specialist to identify potential local funding opportunities.
• Ensuring integration through working with other CC Project Managers/Coordinators/Specialists during project design and implementation.Responsible for quality and timely preparation of donor reports, project reports and any other NRC internal reports as required.
• Ensure compliance during projects implementation to Donor and NRC regulations working closely with Grants and LEI Specialist referring to available guidelines
• Identify learning and training opportunities for LFS CC staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
• Represent NRC in Sector coordination platforms through attending meetings, 5 Ws reporting and participating various sub–Technical Working Groups under the Food Security Sector (FSS)
• Responsible for the development of advocacy messages within projects, ensuring linkages to overall Nigeria Country Programme Advocacy Strategy
• Responsible for developing and maintain collaborative and effective partnership with NGOs/CBOs and government partners.
• LFS CC staff management including staff planning, recruitment and performance management

Please download the detailed job description Job Description _Livelihoods &Food Security Project Manager_Area Office North.pdf to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

1. Professional competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development studies, Rural Development, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Economics and/or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience from working as a Project Management in a humanitarian and /or recovery context and managing Livelihoods and Food Security interventions
• Proven Experience in working with agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, income generation, financial inclusion, and value chain development with strong experience in use of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) as a modality.
• Experience in the food security and livelihood assessments, both field data collection and analysis.
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Traceable experience in working with local Civil Society Organizations in areas of identification supervision, sub-granting, and capacity building.
• Good experience in managing multiple projects in a challenging environment.
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals – ranging from local partners, local authorities, humanitarian community and the private sector Proven ability in staff, donor contract & budget management.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal; as well as excellent report writing skills

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Example: Knowledge of the context in Northeast Nigeria
• Example: Knowledge of the local language English, Hausa, Fulani
• Example: Experience with start-up, exit or similar

2. Behavioural competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environment

What we offer

• Duty station: Maiduguri, Nigeria

• Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

• Travel: up to 60%

• Salary/benefits: grade 8 of NRC’s Nigeria National salary scale

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Publication Closing 11th October 2024

Kindly send any questions about the application process to: cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.

***Internal Applicants Only***

This position is open to internal candidates only with the legal right to work in Nigeria. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. The Salary and benefits will be applied based on our NRC National salary scale for Nigeria.

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