Since 2015, NRC Nigeria 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). In 2021, NRC reached over 269,000 people with assistance.
The crisis in Nigeria is marked by brutal violence against civilians causing acute humanitarian needs and displacement. In the north-east, the 13-year conflict has shattered lives, infrastructure, basic services, and social fabric.
Two million people are internally displaced across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. Approximately half of these are living within local communities, putting increasing pressure on scarce resources. Access to food is limited, particularly in Borno state where most families are already facing crisis levels of food insecurity. Civilians, including aid workers, continue to be the target of deadly attacks by non-state armed groups and transport corridors are persistently insecure. In the north-west and north-central regions, violence and displacement are rooted in disputes over land and resources, which has been worsened by climate change. Criminality is on the rise.ย Livelihood opportunities are scarce, and children face an uncertain future, unable to access quality education. Many families have either lost identity papers while fleeing or never obtained them, hindering their ability to access essential services.
NRC is expanding partnership portfolio of local partners in Nigeria - including national and local government authorities, civil society organizations, and private sector actors, to scale up services delivery and enhance localization commitments.
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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 those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Livelihoods and Food Security Officerย to join our team in Jos, PlateauState. Theย Livelihoods and Food Security Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the livelihood and Food Security Officer at the NRC JOS office.
Specific responsibilitiesย
Coordinate the food security and livelihoods activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.
Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements.ย
Provision of the annual operational plans into monthly and quarterly implementation plans.
Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation area and to avoid overlaps.
Supervise, train and develop team of food assistants.
Prepare periodic progress report and other document as required.
Conduct livelihood assessment to determine most viable income generating activities, crop and livestock farming, value chain addition and cash for work activities
Responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders and registration of project beneficiaries.ย
ย Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of project beneficiaries.ย
Please download theย detailed job descriptionย to learn more about the position.ย ย
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
BSc, HND in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Crop Science or related field
Experience working as an Agricultural Extension Agent.
Minimum of 3 year working experience in a related position.
Work experience from the plateau context preferred
Experience working as in livelihood and food Security humanitarian/recovery context.
Proven experience in implementing agricultural support programs, income generation activities, Cash for work program and livestock production and management
Good understanding of climate smart agriculture (CSA)
Experience of implementing cash/voucher transfers, farming inputs distribution and monitoring of agricultural activities.ย
Experience and understanding of Selection, planning and management (SPM) of income Generation Activities (IGAs) both farm and off farmย
Experience in beneficiary Skills training and distribution of conditional cash grants or small business start-up kits.ย
Experiment from working in complex and volatile context.
Able to speak fluent Hausa and English languages
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
- Ensure proper archiving/filling of project documents
Highest standard of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in insecure environments
Good communication skills
Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.
Candidates from Plateau State preferred,ย
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.ย 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 Abuja. Nigeriaย
Duration of contract:ย 3 Months.
Grade Level:ย Grade 5 in NRC's grading structure.ย
Reporting line:ย LFS Project Managerย
Travel:ย 50%ย
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.ย ย ย ย ย
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.ย ย ย ย
You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.ย ย ย ย ย
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
Watch this short videoย to see NRC in action.ย ย ย 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