Job Description In the coming year, 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 with adequate food security and livelihood solutions. NRC is therefore seeking a Food Security Coordinator for the NRC Field Office in Maiduguri, Nigeria for 2016. The Food Security Coordinator reports to the Food Security Programme Manager, Nigeria. Tasks and Responsibilities
Adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines, policies and procedures and other food security
tools and handbooks
Management of food security project field staff
Contribute to food security strategy development according to plan of action and provide input on needs and
gaps from relevant area
Manage and implement delegated portfolio of food security projects (activities, budget and project
documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality,
and provide regular reports to PM.
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Develop and manage project budget, as delegated from PM
Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, method and approaches in order to improve the
quality of the activities
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaison and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders
Coordinate, involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Qualifications
Proven experience from working with food security projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Proven experience from project implementation in Cash/ voucher transfers, Income Generation Activities and Backyard Vegetable Gardening
University degree in Agronomy, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience, such as livelihood and market based approaches.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, or similar)
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Fluency in Kanuri and Hausa languages
Personal qualification:
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in 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 Offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: One year (with possibility of extension)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
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Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters, copy of a valid national identification (National Passport, Driver’s License, National Identity Card or Voter’s Card) and an updated CV to ng.vacancies@nrc.noThe title of the position (example: Food Security Coordinator – Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Additional Info
Apply via :
ng.vacancies@nrc.noTh
