Team Leader at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Employment Nigeria 15-Aug-2016 BORNO , MAIDUGURI , NGO

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, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will initially be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation, shelter/NFI sectors.

POSITION : Team Leader - Centre for Monitoring and Communications

Contract period: 5 Months (with possibility of extension)

Tasks and Responsibilities

Ensure adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines and procedures
Overall supervision of the CMC.
Direct supervision and training of CMC operators.
Cover Communications Operator duties whenever required.
Ensure proper use of CMC equipment.
Ensure that correct communications / radio protocols and procedures are followed.
Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures for the CMC are followed.
Monitor compliance by CMC users of related SOPs, including Travel Instructions and Maiduguri Field Security Procedures -provide feedback on same to Security Coordinator
Provide technical support to Communications Operators as required.
Assist with preparation of guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the CMC.
Assess status of the CMC and recommend upgrades as needed
Facilitate the clear and timely flow of appropriate communication within the CMC and to the Security Coordinator and interface departments (eg. Logistics Department)
Conduct daily checks of CMC equipment including communications equipment checks with Field staff – immediate reporting of equipment defects to Security Coordinator
Continuous monitoring of the CMC email address
Carry out any other duties as delegated by the Security Coordinator and Management

Qualifications

Relevant university degree, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
Experience of working in a Communications Centre / Radio Room in a humanitarian context
Knowledge of VHF / HF Radio Protocols and Procedures
Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri languages (minimum)
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Experience with start-up Monitoring and Communications projects

Personal Qualifications

Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Handling 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
Planning and delivering results

Remuneration

According to NRC’s directions

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their Application letter, updated CV and copy of a valid means of National Identification (Passport, Driver’s License, National Identity Card or Voter’s card) to the following e-mail address:ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position you apply for (Team Leader - Centre for Monitoring and Communications - Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!!
NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.

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