Country Director at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) - NAIJA STICK

Country Director at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. 

We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. 

• What is NRC? NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country.

NRC is seeking for a Country Director with solid leadership experience, a proven track record in programming and fundraising, and the ability to position NRC as a trusted partner among donors.

• In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of NRC’s country operations, ensuring effective programme delivery, strong representation—including active engagement in inter-agency coordination—and alignment with organizational priorities. 
• You will also drive resource mobilization, advocacy, and the development of high-performing teams to deliver impactful, accountable humanitarian responses.

What you will do 

Analyse the political and humanitarian context and adapt the NRC programme ensuring relevance to the evolving context in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin

Prioritize continuous improvement and innovation to ensure the highest quality of humanitarian and protection programming with a focus on timely delivery

• Motivate and coach staff to create effective teams, with particular attention to ensuring an efficient and empowered Country Management Group
• Promote accountability, the highest standard of ethics, including safeguarding, and adherence to the Humanitarian Principles
• Responsible for all NRC advocacy efforts in the country and ensure that contributions are made to NRC regional and global advocacy efforts
• Develop and enforce policies to promote and maintain diverse staff at all levels
• Provide vision, promote ideas, gain agreement and act as a role model
• Serve as a proactive member of the Regional Management Group, promote collaboration with other COs and the Regional office and contribute to the development of the Central and West Africa Region as a whole
• Actively engage with other COs, engaged in the Nigerian refugee response to ensure holistic advocacy and programming

Ensure that all staff retention and rotation is discussed with Regional Director.

What you will bring 

Professional Competencies

Minimum 5 years’ experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context

• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of the context in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin
• Experience from advocacy work
• Experience with change management processes

Behavioural competencies:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communication with impact and respect
• Coping with change

Leadership Profile:

• Build meaningful relations
• Act with integrity
• Empower people
• Deliver results

Deadline: April 24

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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