Norwegian Refugee Council | Area Support Manager | Yola Nigeria

NRC Nigeria is looking for a seasoned professional with solid experience especially in Logistics and Finance that will oversee the support functions in the area of Yola. Do you enjoy working in a collaborative manner and find effective solutions to problems with a good spirit of initiative? Then do not look away and find more information about this role below!

Context

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you will do:

The Area Support Manager will work int he different areas of Finance, Logistics, HR and ICT.

1. Line management for support staff such as Finance, HR & Admin, Logistics and ICT
2. Member of the Area Management Team (AMT)
3. Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements
4. Provide input on operational support to the Area Plan of Action and coordinate and align active support with Programme plans at Area level.
5. Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation.
6. Facilitate Area Support Budget, area level budgets, including support costs.
7. Responsible for developing regular reports on the Area level to the Country Office and AM
8. Responsible for implementation of new country-specific technical SOPs, guidelines, and tools in Area (HR, Logistic/ICT and Finance)
9. Facilitate training for programme staff on finance, logistics and HR procedures.
10. Responsible for technical capacity building of support staff (HR, Logistic/ICT and Finance)

In addition to this, the new Area Support Manager will also work on Compliance, Resource Management, establishing systems and procedures and support the Emergency Response.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you will bring:

• Minimum four years in a middle management position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience in Finance or Logistics managerial position required.
• Solid knowledge of HR, finance, and logistics routines in a humanitarian context
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience in remote management
• Knowledge of the Nigeria Emergency Response crisis an asset
• Experience of partnership an asset
• Previous NRC experience in a similar role an asset

Behavioural competencies:

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

Please find the full job descriptionhere.

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: Yola
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: 2/1/2024

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

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

Learn more about NRC