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.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Education Officer to join our team in Area South, Adamawa State
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Competencies
Professional competencies
At least two years experience working with a national or international NGO or United Nations agency in the Northeast of Nigeria.At least one year of experience managing program staff and implementation in the field with experience in education preferred.Bachelorโs degree in education, development, management or a related field with a masterโs degree preferred.Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilitiesUnderstanding of data collection and analysis and documentation of resultsExperience mobilizing communities and interacting with government education authoritiesAnalytic and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointFluency in English, both written and oral required.Context specific skills, knowledge and experience:Understanding of the education context and humanitarian and development response in northeastern Nigeria, with specific experience in North-East Nigeria preferred.Fluent spoken Hausa language, with other local languages an advantageExperience with nonformal and vocational education and support to formal education preferredDocumented experience working with local government authorities and IDP, returnee and host communitiesExperience with budgeting, procurement and recruitment of staff and contractorsUnderstanding of humanitarian, development and protection standards and their application in the fieldย Behavioural competencies
Managing resources and achieving resultsHandling insecure environmentsEmpowering and building trustCommunicating with impact and respectManagement of teamsFEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY