Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

 About Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC):

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.

 Qualification for the Vacancy

• B.Sc / HND in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences or related.
• Work experience from plateau context preferred.
• Minimum of two years in related position
• Experience and understanding of Selection, Planning and Management (SPM)of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) both on the farm and off farm.
• Experience in beneficiary skills training and distribution of conditional business grants or small business start up kits.
• Experience in agricultural livelihoods (crop and livestock production), value chain addition and Cash for Work
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Knowledge of the context in Plateau state.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with respects
• Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.
• Candidates from Plateau State preferred.

 How to Apply for the Vacancy

Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online

Application Deadline

8th January, 2024.