NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM). With a workforce of 370 staff and a presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State) and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC can respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.
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 Monguno, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.ย
If you are one of those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Logistics Officerย to join our team in Jos, Plateau State. The WASH Officer shall ensure quality control of all Water supply and Sanitation construction activities at field level. The incumbent shall travel regularly to all the NRC construction sites assessing construction and assisting in the completion of M&E reports at field level.
RESPONSIBILITIES.
Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.Participate in integrated project plan of action โ consolidate all construction projects captured at CC level with support from the CC Leads โ FSL/WASH/SHELTER/EDUCATION.Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.Ensure proper filing of documents โ Notably BOQโs, completion certificate.Promote and share ideas for technical improvement for constructions of WASH facilities in schoolsโ projects notably classrooms, latrine constructions and water points and irrigation related outputs.Preparing accurate monthly progress reports and other technical documents or toolsContributes to capacity building of project staff and community volunteers assisting in construction projects.Collaborate with local authorities and other stakeholders and promote the rights of people affected by displacement (IDPs, returnees, refugees, host populations) in line with NRC's advocacy strategy.Work with implementing partners tasked with construction works, water points, dams and other related infrastructure.Community engagements notably during technicalย needs assessments, WASH committeeโs trainings, and participatein focus groupย discussions, communitymeetings, and otherย community mobilization activities.ย Supervise and monitor contractorย works, workscarried out and confirm Daily/Incentive labor and/or repairsย includingcorrect usage, specifications of materialsand general quality of the works.ย Supervision of technical service providers and local technical partners.In collaboration with the supervisor, actively participate in the preparation of ToRs for the selection of team members e.g.local masons and carpenters as appropriate.Develop the necessary construction tools for the integrated CCโs according to the supervisor's instructions (drawing, specifications, technical specifications, service contract, supply, and use of construction materials, etc.).Participate in the implementation of the monitoring plan of activities delegated by the supervisor,ย Ensures the archiving of all project documents โ project photos, BoQโs and technical drawings including minutes of meetings.Maintain a system of reasonable control over the materials and tools used, while mentioning the quality of the material obtained and ensure that all construction works are in line with national and local guidelines.Ensure that 10% retention on construction activities achieve their objectives within the set timeframe;Ensure that activities promote accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity and effective inclusion in programmingProvide regular reports at the required frequency and in the required manner, document the results and keep detailed records.Reports on difficulties, lessons learned and any other obstacles that may affect the implementation of the activitiesQUALIFICATIONS.
Hold a university degree in EHA, hydraulics, hydrology, civil engineering, public works, architecture, or its equivalent.Higher education certificate shall be considered as an added advantage.ย Minimum 3 years of experience of working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery contextSolid knowledge of the principles of WASH in a conflicting environmentPrevious experience from working in complex and volatile contextsDocumented results related to the positionโs responsibilitiesGood knowledge of English of both verbal and written communication.ยRelated Skills, Knowledge and Experince.
Proven knowledge in construction works, borehole construction/rehabilitation, irrigation infrastructure, water points, latrines construction/rehabilitation.ย Proven knowledge in soft WASH components including community sensitization, construction worksProject design skills.Good capacity for planning and monitoring of activitiesHave a great capacity for analysisย Have good knowledge/experience in conducting qualitative/quantitative assessments and in responding adequately to identified gapsAbility to work in a team and in a heterogeneous environment.Have a good knowledge of the local cultures and languages of the areas of interventionย Have a good command of computers (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD software)Behavioural Competencies.
Planning and delivering resultsManaging resources to optimize resultsManaging performance and developmentEmpowering and building trustHandling insecure environments2. Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRCโs Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:
Planning and delivering resultsManaging resources to optimize resultsManaging performance and developmentEmpowering and building trustHandling insecure environments Performance ManagementThe following will be used for Performance reviews:ย
Job DescriptionWork & Development Planย End of Trial Period Performance ReviewEnd of Year Performance ReviewNRC Competency FrameworkWhatโs 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 Jos, Plateau State Nigeriaย
Duration of contract:ย 12 months.
Grade Level:ย Grade 5 in NRC's grading structure.ย
Reporting line:ย WASH TEAM LEADER.
Travel:ย N/A
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 a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
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.