Country Director Security Adviser

NRC is therefore seeking a Country Director to expand, develop NRC Nigeria in 2015.
The Country Director reports to the Head of Region Central West Africa & South America
TASKS

Develop and establish a long term NRC Country Programme;
Development and execution of country strategy;
Overall responsible for all activities, personnel and the country management team (CMT);
Overall responsibility for developing and managing programmes in all 5 sectors of NRC’s expertise’ ;
Safety and security of all staff;
National representation;
Country relevant advocacy issues at national and international levels;
Responsible for overall resource allocation, mobilization and control;
Responsible for cost efficiency;
Ensure adequate country structures and systems;
Learning, training and development for all staff, including a strategy for national staff development;
Adherence to NRC policies

EXPERIENCE WANTED

Minimum 5 years’ experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context;
Experience with start-up of Country Programmes is an asset;
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities;
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile;
Knowledge of the context in Nigeria would be an asset;
Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
Valid driver’s license;

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