Tasks and Responsibilities
Coordinate the food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
Coordinate with relevant partners
Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures
Supervise, train and develop team
Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with food security projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
Degree or diploma in Agronomy, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience, such as livelihood and market based approaches.
Experience from project implementation of cash and voucher approaches is an added advantage.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Managing resources to optimize results
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, or similar)
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional 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 starting 1st March 2016 (with possibility of extension)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State
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Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter and updated CV to the following e-mail address: ng.vacancies@nrc.no. The title of the position (Food Security Coordinator Maiduguri or Food Security Officer Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline for application is 7th March 2016 (any application received after the deadline will not be considered).
Apply via :
ng.vacancies@nrc.no
