Fresh Job at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), 28th January, 2019

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Centre for Monitoring and Communications (CMC) Team Lead

Ref. nr.: 4017498618
Loaction: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Summary

• NRC is looking for a Centre for Monitoring and Communications (CMC) Team Lead for our area office in Maiduguri in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the Centre for Monitoring and Communications (CMC) Team Lead is to contribute developing and implementing CMC and related security activities in Maiduguri and support the implementation of CMC activities in the field offices
• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country.
• NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja.
• NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Education in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• Centre for Monitoring and Communications (CMC) Team Lead reports to the Security Manager
  

Job Description

• Direct supervision and training of CMC operators.
• Facilitate efficient communications and information flow for all field teams.
• Ensure proper collation and storage of information
• Ensure that all NRC CMC users comply with proper communications procedures
• Advise Security Manager immediately of faults in the telecommunication networks / communications equipment and undertake all necessary action to provide a prompt reestablishment of service.
• Conduct daily checks of CMC equipment including communications equipment checks with Field staff – immediate reporting of equipment defects to Security Coordinator
• Ensure monitoring all NRC movements in Borno State, including travels across mission filed office in the North East, and other parts of Nigeria.
• Ensure monitoring open source channels (TV, radio, social media, etc) collate and store relevant information and update the Security Team accordingly.
• Assess status of the CMC and recommend upgrades as needed
• Continuous monitoring of the CMC email address

Qualifications

• University Degree in any field, preferably in Security Management
• Knowledge of the context in North East Nigeria
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri, knowledge of other local languages in Borno State is an added advantage
• Experience with start-up communications room
• Experience of working in a Communications Centre / Radio Room in a humanitarian context
• Knowledge of VHF / HF Radio Protocols and Procedures
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri languages (minimum)

Education field:

• Social Science

Education level:

• College / University, Bachelor’s degree

Personal qualities:

• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Handling insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Planning and delivering results
• A good sense of humour is an asset
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Language:

• English

We offer

• Commencement: ASAP 2019
• Duration: till 31st December, 2019
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
• Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start.

Miscellaneous info:

• Travel: Approx 25 days travel

Deadline: 8th February, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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