NRC is looking for an experienced and dedicated ducation Programme Development Manager (PDM) for our programme in Northern Nigeria. The PDM will be responsible for leading the start-up of the education programme.
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. Borno State is host to the largest number of IDPs with the biggest concentration in Maiduguri City. 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) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
The Education PDM reports to the Area Manager.
Job description
Take the leadership on the start- up of education activities
Undertake education programme risk analysis applying Education Conflict Sensitivity Approach
Support in the recruitment of Education staff and development of their work roles and responsibilities
Identify country programme priorities, problems and challenges from an Education perspective
Responsible for the development and management of funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports.
Overall management of project staff.
Develop Education strategy, tools, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical Education expertise
Strong capacity in leading proposal development
Experience with start-up of programmes
Experience in implementation and managing of education projects in emergency settings as well as in early recovery
Experience in programme management associated to education in emergencies, safe school declaration, youth programming and accelerated education
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license
Personal qualities
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
Working with people
Strategic thinking
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.
We offer
Commencement: March 2017
Duration: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels. Maiduguri is a non-family posting. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area. Recreational and social facilities are limited, and accommodation is modest. International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.
Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start.
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the “Company name” field for both company and location.
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