About the Context

Nigeria continues to face a complex humanitarian crisis driven by armed conflict, insecurity, climate-related shocks, displacement and economic challenges. NRC has operated in Nigeria since 2015, supporting displaced persons, returnees and vulnerable host communities through Education, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance, Shelter, WASH and Protection from Violence.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of the Country Office fundraising strategy and donor mapping.
• Lead and implement NRC’s partnership strategy in Nigeria.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the country strategy.
• Ensure coherence and quality of core competency programme input.
• Strengthen networks, cooperation and implementing partnerships.
• Ensure sound and timely grants management through NRC’s Project Cycle Management framework.
• Promote synergy between programme and support units.
• Act as Country Director when delegated.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in programme management, business, social science or a related field; an advanced qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management position in a humanitarian or recovery context.
• Experience with partnerships, consortia, MEAL systems and accountability mechanisms.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts, including emergency and early recovery settings.
• Knowledge of the Central and West Africa context and crisis.
• Strong team-building, cross-cultural communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Fluency in English and excellent drafting skills.

What We Offer

Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria. Contract: 24 months. Salary and benefits: Grade 11 on NRC’s salary scale. NRC is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and safeguarding.

How to Apply

Apply through the online application link provided. Applications sent by email will not be accepted. Questions may be sent to cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Job Identification: 21746. Schedule: Full time.