Since 2015, NRC Nigeria has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM)..
The crisis in Nigeria is marked by brutal violence against civilians, causing acute humanitarian needs and displacement. In the northeast, the 15-year conflict has shattered lives, infrastructure, essential services, and social fabric.
Two million people are internally displaced across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Approximately half of these live within local communities, increasing pressure on scarce resources. Access to food is limited, particularly in Borno state, where most families are already facing crisis levels of food insecurity. Civilians, including aid workers, continue to be the target of deadly attacks by non-state armed groups, and transport corridors are persistently insecure.
In the northwest and north-central regions, violence and displacement are rooted in disputes over land and resources, which have been worsened by climate change. Criminality is on the rise.
Livelihood opportunities are scarce, and children face an uncertain future and are unable to access quality education. Many families have lost identity papers while fleeing or never obtained them, hindering their access to essential services.
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These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Humanitarian Access & Safety Technical Assistant to join our team in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. You will provide support for the day-to-day security operations in the Country Office – Abuja and will ensure the proper safety and security coverage is provided to all staff, visitors, and consultants in the NRC Abuja - Country Office.
Specific Responsibilities
Give regular daily context update to the HAS Manager before commencement of field travels by staff.
Ensure that access control procedures to the Abuja Country office/Guest House are adequately enforced by the security guards.
Liaise with different stakeholders and support the HAS Manager in organizing HEIST Trainings and meetings when required.
Work with Logistic Team in the Country Office to conduct a safety assessment of vehicles rented for use by NRC in the Country Office. This will include regular briefing and vetting of rented drivers to ensure they meet the NRC standards.
Ensure that all communication equipment (Satellite phones, GPS trackers, CCTVs) is in good working condition and available for use by staff in the Country Office.
Ensure that all staff traveling to the program location by road carry functional communication equipment and tracking devices.
Daily conduct staff headcount and report to HAS Manager.
Regularly check the functionality of fire extinguishers, exit gates, smoke detectors, fire alarms, CCTVs, and other installations within the Abuja Country Office. Any faults should be immediately reported to the HAS Manager.
Ensure all staff traveling to the program site have a duly filled Travel Authorisation Request (TAR).
Support the entire NRC in Nigeria in the management and coordination, monitoring of Terramac, Abuja CCTV, and staff field travel management.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
Strong interpersonal skills, including capacities to negotiate with different stakeholders
Report-writing ability and security incident analysis. This will include conflict analysis and research capabilities.
University degree/HND in Social Sciences Courses, e.g., Administration, Security Management, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, Humanitarian/Refugee Affairs, and Disaster Risk Management. An HND in a relevant field will be considered.
0 to 3 years of working experience within a similar function in Humanitarian Access, safety and security management with INGOs, the UN, or the government or private sector.
Previous experience from working in complex, emergency, and development contexts, particularly in Northern Nigeria, is desired.
Basic and advanced computer skills are mandatory (MS Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook).
Working skills of communication equipment (VHF Radio, Satellite Phones, GPS tracker, CCTV) is an
added advantage.
Basic web-based mapping knowledge or GIS is an added advantage.
What’s in it for you?
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:
At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.
Additional Information:
Duty Stations: Abuja, FCT Nigeria
Duration of contract: 12 Months (Renewable).
Grade Level: Grade 4 in NRC's grading structure.
Reporting line: HAS Manager
Travel: 20% Field support
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.
You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: • treat everyone with respect and dignity • contribute to building a safe environment for all • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH