Education Project Manager Nigeria Maiduguri

Introduction

The Norwegian Refugee Council has been working in north-eastern Nigeria since June 2015, and began working in Plateau state in 2021, implementing Livelihoods and Food Security, Shelter, WASH, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Education activities to benefit internally displaced, returnee and host communities. NRC’s Education Core Competency is currently implementing projects focused on support to formal education and nonformal literacy, numeracy and vocational classes including teacher training, construction of temporary learning spaces, community mobilization and training for school-based management councils with funding from ECHO, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Education Cannot Wait and UNICEF.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities

We are looking for two new Education Project Managers in Maiduguri and Yola, the purpose of the  position is to ensure effective implementation of NRC’s education portfolio at area level, and the Project Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Adhering to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
• Coordinating and managing education project implementation including development of budgets and spending plans, workplans, reports and other project documentation.
• Preparing regular progress reports on activities, spending, procurement and staffing for Area Manager, Education Specialist, donors and NRC’s Regional Office.
• Managing and monitoring project budget.
• Coordinating and consulting program activities and needs with Protection, Monitoring and Evaluation, Grants, Compliance, Finance, Logistics and Human Resources Departments.
• Developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation tools and systems to ensure project implementation quality and coherence with project design, donor requirements and NRC policies and requirements.
• Conduct regular field visits to all location in order to ensure that projects are implemented in a timely manner and adapted to local needs.
• Contributing to the development of country, area and education strategies and participating in the development of education proposals.
• Recruiting and line managing education staff and providing them with technical and administrative support.
• Carrying out training needs assessment and systematically building the capacity of education staff at area level to ensure quality implementation.
• Applying protection and prevention mechanisms in all project activities and interactions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and beneficiaries.
• Representing NRC in meetings and sector forums and coordinate with state authorities, education actors and other key stakeholders
• Supporting the Education Specialist on development of proposals, concept notes and contextualization of activities and materials.

Competencies

Professional competencies:

• A minimum 3 years of experience in a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian, development or recovery context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Technical education expertise in nonformal education, youth programming.
• Development of reports, workplans, budgets, spending plans and other project planning tools.
• Experience managing staff, including remote management.
• Experience coordinating with government and sector stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, and excellent reporting writing skills.
• Candidates with university or advanced degree preferred; significant experience in the field of Education, PSS or Child Protection will be considered in lieu
• Experience interacting with education stakeholders at community, school, LGA and state level.

Context specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the humanitarian situation and implementation challenges in Northeast Nigeria.
• Fluency in Hausa with additional local languages preferred.
• Experience in managing projects in insecure hard-to-reach areas.

Behavioural competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environments

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
• Grade 8 in NRC scale
• Duty Station: Maiduguri or Yola
• 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

The role is open ONLY to national candidates who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference. 

Find the full job description here.

APPLY before: 2/11/2021

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