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.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.ย
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Cash and Markets Coordinator to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will be responsible for the overall cash and markets day to day support functions for the NRC office.
The role of Cash & Markets Coordinator will have crosscutting function, working across and within teams, which is programme and support. The role will support market assessments to inform project design decisions, development of systems, standards and tools to enhance the quality, efficiency, monitoring, reporting and risk management. Role will also support cross-functional/departmental coordination, staff capacity building and external coordination with coordination platforms, private sector and state actors.ย
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- Support the institutionalization of market-based approaches in NRC Nigeria. This will include the development of the market-based approach strategy (including CVA), guidelines, technical SOPs, training materials and results frameworks, ensuring relevance and applicability to all CCs and integrated programming.
- Compliance and adherence to NRC regional and country strategies, Head Office strategic priorities, policies, core competencies tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills using a blended learning approach.
- Lead the development of effective and relevant systems and tools for the design, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of market-based programming activities, including periodic reviews Cash and Voucher Assistance SOPs
- Lead and/or support periodic and needs based market assessments to inform project design decisions. The emphasis being to work with CC and Logistics teams in supporting/ developing their capacity in this role.ย
- Develop robust risk management plans, risk monitoring systems and maintain up-to-date risk matrix.
- Collaborate with CFM Coordinator to ensure an effective system for addressing beneficiary feedback and complaints related to cash and voucher assistance.
- Innovate and promote the uptake of appropriate technologies that enable NRC to deliver CVA in a better way. This will include institutionalisation of Red Rose across all CCs and systematically piloting/adapting evidence-based best practices.
- Develop and deliver a relevant capacity building packages for NRC staff, partners and service providers.
- In collaboration with Logistics Manager, lead market assessment to inform FWAs review in case of inflation rate on the market.
- Engage in externally oriented actions to the extent that they promote/benefit NRC strategic intentions, including dissemination of best practice, influencing decisions at Cash Working Group and other clusters, and capacity building for stakeholders.
- Participate in internal strategic meetings and discussions related to the application of market-based programming approaches for Nigeria.ย This includes supporting the development of proposals and strategy documents at a CC, Area Office and country office level.
- Bachelorโs degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Business Studies or Economics. Documented technical competences related to the positionโs responsibilities, with a minimum of 3 yearsโ relevant experience in a similar or equivalence role.
- Extensive knowledge of the humanitarian sector
- Proven experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
- Strong coordination skills
- Ability to multitask.
- Experience working with vulnerable communities and people (displaced people, women, youths)
โข ย ย ย ย Strong computer skills - proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel and is mandatory
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Whatโs in it for you?ย
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:ย
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.ย
Learn on the job:ย 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.ย
Additional Information:ย
ย Duty Stations:ย Country Office - Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeriaย
Duration of contract:ย 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level:ย ย Grade 7 in NRC's grading structureย
Reporting line:ย ย Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion Specialist
Travel: 50% in country to Area Offices
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only.ย We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.ย 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.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.