Education Project Manager

NRC Nigeria is looking for a team-oriented professional with proven expertise in Education in the humanitarian sector and strong budget management skills.

Please more information about this role below!

Context

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 (CCs): Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management and Camp Coordination (CCCM), and Protection from Violence. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM).

With a workforce of 370 staff and presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State), and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC is able to respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you will do:

The Education Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for the direct implementation of the Education CC project and will provide regular technical support and monitoring visits to all program areas to ensure that interventions consider international best practices and are appropriately meeting the needs of the participants in target communities. S/he will represent NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager.

This position reports to the North Area Manager and is a key member of the Area Management Group

• Line management for Education project staff
• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
• Contribute to the development of Country, Area, and Education strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant Education projects
• Coordinate and manage Education project implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements
• Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of the project
• Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the Education Specialist
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Develop and manage project budget (in cooperation with Coordinators) and coordinate across Core Competencies
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

What you will bring:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Education Degrees in social work, social science, humanities, or other related degree with 3 year working experience
• Technical Education expertise, including youth programming
• Minimum of three years of professional experience leading, managing, and implementing emergency response programs in shelter programming in a humanitarian and/or recovery context
• Demonstrated experience in grant management, budgeting, and proposal writing
• Strong budgeting and budget monitoring skills, including proficiency with MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals, ranging from local partners, local authorities, the humanitarian community, and to the private sector
• Experience in supporting the Logistics and Procurement department in the procurement of non-food, shelter, and hygiene items and diverse types of constructions and rehabilitation activities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills are required
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, as well as excellent report-writing skills

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of NGOs operations and humanitarian sector dynamics in Borno State is an advantage
• Demonstrated background and knowledge of major humanitarian donors, particularly BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), UNICEF (United Nations Children Fund), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations), and UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees)
• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing, and capacity-building a multicultural team
• Previous experience in partnerships with local governments and CBOs, providing capacity building, coaching, and collaborating on project design and implementation
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas under strenuous conditions
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Experience with start-up or expansion of new programs
• Fluency in Hausa and one other spoken language in Borno Central and/or Borno North

Behavioural competencies:

• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Initiating action and change

Please find the full job description here.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. At NRC we think outside the box. 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.

What we offer:

1. Contract of 12 months
2. Grade 8 in NRC scale
3. Location: Maiduguri
4. An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
5. A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

***This position is open only to nationals of Nigeria.***

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 3/1/2024

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

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