In the coming months, one of NRC’ main focus will be to provide the displacement affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local host communities including IDP camps in Borno State and displaced affected population in surrounding north – eastern states with adequate WaSH, Food Security and livelihood, Shelter, ICLA, Education amongst other durable solutions. NRC is therefore seeking a Roving Humanitarian Access Officer based in Maiduguri – Nigeria for 2017.The Roving Humanitarian Access Officer will report to the Humanitarian Access Coordinator.Tasks and Responsibilities
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Participate on the access strategy implementation and work plan for NRC Nigeria
Travel to relevant LGAs/areas that NRC currently operating in or planning to operate new programs and facilitate the process
Update the actor mapping sheet with relevant contacts that influence the NRC operations in the northeast Nigeria
In close collaboration with Humanitarian Access Coordinator, build a network of key informants from the community, local authorities or gate keepers.
Contribute in the humanitarian access tracking online sheet and keep records of any access challenges, solutions and lesson learned
Facilitate access for NRC activities at the field level and camps
Conduct access assessment in new areas based on programmatic demands
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific Responsibilities
Contribute to NRC access and program expansion to new areas
Support Access coordinator and facilitate training all staff based in N.E of Nigeria on humanitarian principles, negotiation and communication
Work closely with the emergency team to train new recruits on access related in newly accessible areas that NRC expanding too.
Qualifications
Relevant university degree, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience within field of expertise in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical expertise and understanding of humanitarian access
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
Managing resources to optimize results
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
Contextual knowledge of north east Nigeria (Borno State) preferred.
Experience in handling multiple data platforms and sources
Demonstrated experience in development of communication/information
Experience from working in information management and analysis in a humanitarian/recovery/security context
Personal qualification
Strong interpersonal skills, including capacities to negotiate with non-government stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Handling insecure environments
Communicating with impact and respect
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
We offerCommencement: As soon as possibleContract period: 8 Months till December 2017 (with possibility of extension)Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directionsDuty station: Maiduguri – Borno State,
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Applicants can submit their application letter, updated CV and copy of a valid means of National Identification (Passport, Driver’s License, National Identity Card or Voter’s card) to the following e-mail address: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position you apply for must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Note• Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.• Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!!• NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer,Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.
Apply via :
ng.vacancies@nrc.no
