NRC Education Project Manager – Jobs in Nigeria
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
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
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NRC Education Project Manager – Jobs in Nigeria
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