Food Security Assistant

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, emergency food security, 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.

In light of the displacement in the north eastern part of Nigeria, NRC is about to start up an emergency response programme in Nigeria to respond to the humanitarian needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Food Security Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Duration: One year
Slot: 9

Tasks and Responsibilities

• The Food Security Officer reports to the Food Security Coordinator.
• Together with Food Security Officers, the Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of food security activities on the field - food vouchers, income generating activities and backyard vegetable gardens.
• Carry out the selection of project beneficiaries
• Data collection for project monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate the food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
• Coordinate with relevant partners
• Facilitate the distribution of materials and equipment according to procedures
• Prepare weekly progress reports and other documents as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience from working with food security projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Degree or Diploma in Agronomy, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience, such as livelihood and market based approaches.
• Experience from project implementation of cash and voucher approaches is an added advantage.
• Experience in Income Generating Activities and Vegetable Crop Production is a distinct advantage
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Managing resources to optimize results
• High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages

Personal Qualification

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• 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

Remuneration
According to NRC’s directions

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letters and updated CV's to Email. The title of the position (Food Security Coordinator Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.