NRC recherche un gestionnaire de projet, H/F, Maiduguri, Nigeria
Description :
NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has responded to the largest displacement waves in the country since August 2015. We contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including through focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees in northeast Nigeria.
Through Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Core Competency, NRC supports efforts of the Government to increase access to Legal and Civil Documentation (LCD), and Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights for displaced and conflict-affected communities. Assistance focuses on provision of information, counselling and legal assistance and collaborative dispute resolution services to displacement-affected communities.
The purpose of the ICLA PM is to lead, plan and implement ICLA activities in Borno State (Area North), Nigeria while working closely with the ICLA PM counterpart in Adamawa State (Area South).
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Role and responsibilities
Through Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Core Competency, NRC supports efforts of the Government to increase access to legal and civil documentation, and Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights for conflict-affected communities in northeast Nigeria. Assistance is focused on provision of information, counselling and legal assistance and support to secure tenure/shelter to rights-holders, and capacity building for duty-bearers, in collaboration with local authorities, UN and NGO partners.
Under the overall supervision of the Area Manager and with technical support of ICLA Specialist, the Project Manager will be responsible for implementation of activities in Borno North and central :-
- Line management of project staff ;
- Contribute to the development of Country, Area and ICLA strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant ICLA projects;
- Coordinate and manage ICLA project implementation in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements;
- Provide technical direction to ICLA team, and ensure high quality of projects;
- Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the ICLA Specialist, highlight operational successes and challenges;
- Ensure that projects targets beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess better ways to assist;
- Develop and manage project budget, in cooperation with the Area Manager and ICLA Coordinators.;
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders;
- Promote the rights of displaced persons in line with the advocacy strategy.
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Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Law, International Relations, Human Rights or related field;
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in project management, ideally in a displacement context;
- Experience with work in the humanitarian context is an asset;
- Knowledge of protection principles and familiarity with legal assistance programming will be an added advantage;
- Experience in managing staff ;
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
- Fluency in Hausa any other local language is an added advantage.
Find more details – JD ICLA PM NIGERIA,MAIDUGURI
What We Offer
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
- 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension;
- An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause;
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
**This is a National role for Nigerian Nationals only**
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.
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