Entry Level Recruitment at Norwegian Refugee Council (May, 2019 Recommended Jobs)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.

1. WaSH Technical Assistant (Water Supply)

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
Location Borno
Job Field Engineering / Technical

Ref. nr.: 4070191005
Location: Maiduguri, Brono
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

NRC is looking for a WaSH Technical Assistant (Water Supply) for our field office in Maiduguri, Borno State in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the WaSH Technical Assistant (Water Supply) is to ensure the Implementation and impact of WaSH programme activities in Maiduguri, Borno State
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
The WaSH Technical Assistant reports to the WaSH Officer.

Responsibilities

Supervision of borehole drilling and construction, ensuring that NRC’s BOQ is strictly adhered to.
To assist WASH Technical officer in coordination of the WASH Technical activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
To assist the WASH Technical officer in all aspects of WASH Technical programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
To assist in the identification of community water and sanitation needs
To develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works
To assess the water and sanitation training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans
Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points
Provides technical assistance to the WASH Technical officer and local counterparts on issues of water and sanitation information and communication strategies
Assists in the establishment, and training of community based WASH committees as well as monitoring their performance
Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WASH Technical reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets

Qualifications

BSc or Higher diploma in Civil, Water Resources Engineering or Geology (BAC+5) minimum
Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with WASH Technical projects in humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
Previous 2-3 years’ work experience in community based water, Sanitation programs; Work experience with an NGO is desirable
Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
Familiarity with international minimum standards of Hygiene, Sanitation and shelter service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
Must have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers.
Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)
Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, ArcGIS and Google Earth is strongly desirable

Education field:

Geology / Geophysics
Engineering sciences & technology

Education level:

College / University, Bachelor’s degree

Personal qualities:

Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Handling insecure environment
A good sense of humour is an asset
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Language:

English

We Offer

Commencement: June 2019
Duration: 7 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

2. WaSH Technical Assistant (Water Supply)

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
Location Borno
Job Field Engineering / Technical

Ref. nr.: 4070206226
Location: Monguno, Borno
Job type: Full time
The reports to: the WASH Officer

Summary

NRC is looking for a WaSH Technical Assistant (Water Supply) for our field office in Monguno, Borno State in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the WaSH Technical Assistant (Water Supply) is to ensure the Implementation and impact of WaSH programme activities in Monguno, Borno State
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education in order to address identified humanitarian needs.

Job Description

Supervision of borehole drilling and construction, ensuring that NRC’s BOQ is strictly adhered to
To assist WASH Technical officer in coordination of the WASH Technical activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
To assist the WASH Technical officer in all aspects of WASH Technical programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
To assist in the identification of community water and sanitation needs
To develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works
To assess the water and sanitation training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans
Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points
Provides technical assistance to the WASH Technical officer and local counterparts on issues of water and sanitation information and communication strategies
Assists in the establishment, and training of community based WASH committees as well as monitoring their performance
Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WASH Technical reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets

Qualifications

BSc or Higher diploma in Civil, Water Resources Engineering or Geology(BAC+5) minimum
Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with WASH Technical projects in humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
Previous 2-3 years’ work experience in community based water, Sanitation programs; Work experience with an NGO is desirable
Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
Familiarity with international minimum standards of Hygiene, Sanitation and shelter service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
Must have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers.
Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)
Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, ArcGIS and Google Earth is strongly desirable

Education field:

Geology / Geophysics
Engineering sciences & technology

Education level:

College / University, Bachelor’s degree

Personal qualities:

Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Handling insecure environment
A good sense of humour is an asset
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Language:

English

We Offer

Commencement: June 2019
Duration: 7 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
Duty station: Monguno, with frequent travels. Travel outside Monguno is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

3. Media and Communications Coordinator

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship
Location Borno
Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding

Project number: NGFM1902, NGFM1903
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State – North East Nigeria
Reports to: Advocacy Manager
Supervision of: None
Travel: 40%
Duration and type of contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Details

NRC is looking for a Media and Communications Coordinator for our Country programme based in Maiduguri – North Eastern Nigeria. The purpose of the Media and Communications Coordinator position is to support the development and implementation of the media and communication portfolio in all NRC Nigeria program activities.
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WaSH); Livelihoods and Food Security; Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education and emergency relief response in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
The Media and Communications Coordinator reports to the Advocacy Manager.

Job Description

Advice and support programs in donor visibility requirements in all publications, prints and social media.
Ensure at all times compliance with and adherence to NRC policies.
Promote, give input, guidance and advice on general communications work for all staff.
Responsible for ensuring production of high quality media and communications materials.
Conduct trainings and on the job technical capacity building of programme staff.
Manage and implement media and communication delegated portfolio (activities and documentation) from the Advocacy Manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality.
Provide regular progress reports to Advocacy Manager.
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Visit on a regular basis the area of implementation as required.
In coordination with the Advocacy Manager, represent NRC in coordination meetings with local authorities and NGOs when required.

Qualifications

Strong and documented writing skills for humanitarian organisations or comparable.
Strong and documented experience in working with social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
Knowledge of working with donors, visibility standards, and publications’ writing and production.
Previous documented experience in working as a Media or Communication Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal .
Fluency in Hausa, both written and verbal, is an asset.
Knowledge of the context in Nigeria.

Education field:

Advertising / Media studies
Journalism / Communications
Education title: B.Sc., M Sc.

Education level:

College / University, Bachelor’s degree
College / University, Master / Phd grade

Personal qualities:

Handling insecure environments.
Managing resources to optimize results.
Empowering and building trust.
Managing performance and development.
Planning and delivering results.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standard of ethics and integrity.
A good sense of humour is an asset
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We Offer

Commencement: June 2019.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.Grade Level 7 Step 1.
Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start.

4. WASH Technical Assistant (Sanitation)

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
Location Borno
Job Field Engineering / Technical

Project number: NGFM1611/NGFM1802
Location: Monguno, Borno
Commencement: June 2019
Duration: 7 months
Reports to: WASH Officer
Supervision of: WASH Infrastructure Contractors/Foremen
Travel: 25%

Role and Responsibilities

The purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of WASH CC projects. The purpose of the WASH Technical Assistance is to provide support to the WASH Technical Officer in all aspects of NRC WASH Technical programmes planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in Borno state.

Generic Responsibilities (max 10):
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan:

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention.

The following are some of the specific responsibilities expected from the post holder. These may be revised whenever the context changes significantly:

Monitoring NFI distribution within the communities
Assist in site planning activities for Water and sanitation activities implementation
To develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works
To assist in the identification of community water and sanitation needs
To assess the water and sanitation training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans
Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points
Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance
Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WASH Technical reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
To assist in ensuring that procurement, development and equipment are timely and according to procedures
Performs any other duties as requested by WaSH technical officer

Critical Interfaces
Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Strategy and project planning and implementation: WASH Program Manager
Program Supports: Finance Officer, Administrative officer, Logistics Coordinator and officers, Area Manager

Scale and Scope of Position

Staff: TBC
Stakeholders: INGOs, local NGOs, civil society, governmental bodies
Budgets: None
Information: Agresso, Intranet)
Legal or compliance: Terms of employment, code of conduct

Competencies
Professional competencies – These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance:

Generic professional competencies:

B.Sc or Higher diploma in civil, Water Resources engineering or Geology(BAC+5) minimum
Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with WASH Technical projects in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
Previous 2-3 years work experience in community based water, Sanitation programs; Work experience with an NGO is desirable
Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
Familiarity with international minimum standards of Hygiene, Sanitation and shelter service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
Must have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers.
Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)
Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, ArcGIS and Google Earth is strongly desirable
Must be able to work under pressure

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of the context in Nigeria
Experience with start-up activities
Experience Hygiene promotion in choleras outbreak context within the host communities and camps

Behavioral competencies (max 6):
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
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

Performance Management:

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The Work and Development Plan
The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
The End-term Performance Review Template
The NRC Competency Framework

Salary/Benefits
According to NRC’s general directions.

5. WASH Technical Assistant (Sanitation)

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
Location Borno
Job Field Engineering / Technical

Project number: 4070231758
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Commencement: June 2019
Duration: 7 months
Reports to: WASH Officer
Supervision of: WASH Infrastructure Contractors/Foremen
Travel: 25%

Role and Responsibilities

The purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of WASH CC projects. The purpose of the WASH Technical Assistance is to provide support to the WASH Technical Officer in all aspects of NRC WASH Technical programmes planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in Borno state.

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention.

The following are some of the specific responsibilities expected from the post holder. These may be revised whenever the context changes significantly:

Monitoring NFI distribution within the communities
Assist in site planning activities for Water and sanitation activities implementation
To develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works
To assist in the identification of community water and sanitation needs
To assess the water and sanitation training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans
Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points
Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance
Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WASH Technical reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
To assist in ensuring that procurement, development and equipment are timely and according to procedures
Performs any other duties as requested by WaSH technical officer

Critical Interfaces
Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Strategy and project planning and implementation: WASH Program Manager
Program Supports: Finance Officer, Administrative officer, Logistics Coordinator and officers, Area Manager

Scale and Scope of Position

Staff: TBC
Stakeholders: INGOs, local NGOs, civil society, governmental bodies
Budgets: None
Information: Agresso, Intranet)
Legal or compliance: Terms of employment, code of conduct

Competencies
Professional competencies – These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance:

Generic professional competencies:

B.Sc or Higher diploma in civil, Water Resources engineering or Geology(BAC+5) minimum
Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with WASH Technical projects in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
Previous 2-3 years work experience in community based water, Sanitation programs; Work experience with an NGO is desirable
Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
Familiarity with international minimum standards of Hygiene, Sanitation and shelter service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
Must have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers.
Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)
Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, ArcGIS and Google Earth is strongly desirable
Must be able to work under pressure

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of the context in Nigeria
Experience with start-up activities
Experience Hygiene promotion in choleras outbreak context within the host communities and camps

Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
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

Performance Management:

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The Work and Development Plan
The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
The End-term Performance Review Template
The NRC Competency Framework

Salary/Benefits
According to NRC’s general directions.

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