Education Project Manager Nigeria Maiduguri

Norwegian Refugee Council - NRC

Staff Closes 12 Jun 2026 11 days left

Overview

Responsible for the direct implementation of the Education CC project, providing technical support and monitoring to ensure interventions meet participant needs and international best practices. Represents NRC at coordination forums.


Key Responsibilities
  • Line management for project staff
  • Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
  • Contribute to the development of Country, Area and Education strategies
  • Initiate and participate in the development of relevant Education projects
  • Coordinate and manage Education project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation)
  • Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
  • Provide regular progress reports
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection
  • Develop and manage project budget
  • Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
  • Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
  • Promote the rights of displaced people
Required Experience
  • Minimum three years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Technical education expertise
  • Demonstrated background and knowledge of major humanitarian donors
  • Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully managing, and capacity-building a multicultural team
  • Previous experience in partnerships with local governments and CBOs, providing capacity building, coaching, and collaborating on project design and implementation
  • Experience with start-up or expansion of new programs
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English, both written and verbal (required)
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of NGOs operations and humanitarian sector dynamics in Borno State is an advantage
Contract Duration
6 months with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Grade 8 on NRC’s National salary scale
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