Field Manager at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job Title: Field Manager

What we are looking for

• We are seeking a dedicated, ethical, and mission-driven Field Manager to lead the implementation of NRC’s programs in Adamawa State, Yola Field Office.
• This role is vital to our humanitarian response in Northeast Nigeria, and we’re looking for a solid leader who brings both compassion and operational expertise.
• As Field Manager, you will provide strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and support the overall success of our field teams and projects.
• Your leadership will be key in managing support function – Logistics, Finance, HR; and security function, while maintaining the highest standards of compliance with NRC policies and donor regulations.
• You will play a central role in mentoring and developing a young, passionate team — helping them grow while upholding NRC’s core values of neutrality, independence, and accountability.
• Your experience in conflict or post-conflict settings will help navigate the complexities of field work in Northeast Nigeria, ensuring programs are delivered safely, effectively, and with long-term impact.
• This position is part of our Area Management Team.

What you will do

• Contribute to assessments of new operational areas, identifying potential intervention locations, and developing strategies for program implementation.
• Assist in developing concept notes, project proposals, and budgets to expand programme activities.
• Maintain regular communication with local authorities (political and security), and humanitarian actors within Adamawa State.
• Represent NRC in coordination initiatives at the intervention area level.
• Contribute to advocacy initiatives.
• Ensure the overall safety of staff, including completing security risk assessments for potential new intervention areas.
• Conduct regular checks on enumerators and community-based workers to ensure their selection aligns with NRC standards and guidelines.
• Lead the Construction Completion Verification Teams (CCVTs) to assess the quality of completed construction project activities in the Adamawa State operational areas.
• Support the Area Manager in training all staff and implementing capacity-building initiatives.
• Ensure that all NRC staff members in Adamawa State complete their work and development plans and conduct monthly performance feedback and check-in sessions.
• Ensure that NRC’s data collection systems function effectively, with information stored and analysed appropriately.
• Contribute to establishing spending plans, ensuring that the master budget is consistently updated and reflects the cost-effective use of available funds.
• Lead in the closure and handover of NRC operational facilities in Adamawa State in close collaboration with the Area Management Team and Logistics Manager.
• Implement due diligence and capacity enhancement activities for NRC Strategic and Implementing Partners in Adamawa State.

What you will bring
Professional Competencies

• Professional background and solid experience in Support Functions (Logistics, Finance, Human Resources), Office, and Programme Management.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in humanitarian leadership and operations management, particularly in conflict and post-conflict settings in Nigeria
• Experience in overseeing the implementation of multi-sectoral and integrated humanitarian, durable solutions, and emergency response programs.
• Team leadership and capacity development experience
• Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and oral
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office, including strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills.

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience in managing support functions and humanitarian programs in insecure contexts.
• Experience in establishing relationships and coordinating with government and traditional leaders.
• Experience in leading change management programmes in humanitarian action.

Behavioural competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Influencing and initiating action and change
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Handling insecure environment.

What we offer  

• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s Nigeria National salary scale   
• 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.   

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 28th July, 2025; 01:50 PM. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can: “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website:  https://www.nrc.no/jobs/