Education Project Manager Nigeria Maiduguri

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.

NRC’s Education Core Competency is currently implementing projects focused on support to formal education and nonformal literacy, numeracy and vocational classes including teacher training, construction of temporary learning spaces, community mobilization and training for school-based management councils with funding from ECHO, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Education Cannot Wait and UNICEF.  

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. The Education Project Manager is responsible for the effective implementation of the NRC education portfolio at the area level, and represents NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager. This position is a key member of the Area Management Group.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Education Project Manager  to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will be responsible for the effective implementation of the NRC education portfolio at the area level, and represents NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager. This position is a key member of the Area Management Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide regular progress reports on activities, spending, procurement and staffing to the Area Manage
• Represent NRC in sectorial coordination, emergency meetings, clusters and/or working group at the area level
• Carry out progress review meetings for ongoing projects
• Implement the programme ensuring high quality and cost efficiency targeting the programme participants who are the most in need
• Support the Education Specialist on the development of proposals, concept notes and contextualization of activities and materials
• Ensure regular site visits to ensure that projects are implemented in a timely manner and adapted to local needs
• Carry out training needs assessments and systematically build the capacity of education staff at the area level to ensure quality implementation
• Apply protection and prevention mechanisms in all project activities and interactions to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and programme participants
• Ensure that the NRC resources are used in accordance with the humanitarian principles in the area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Strategic thinking
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Initiating action and change
• Handling insecure environments
• Managing performance and development

What’s in it for you?

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Additional Information:  

Duty Stations: Maiduguri State Nigeria

Duration of contract: 6 months (Renewable)

Grade Level: Grade Level 8 in NRC's grading structure

Reporting line: Area Manager

ABOUT US

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

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