Norwegian Refugee Council Education Project Manager Jobs in Nigeria

What You Will Do

Line management for project staff.

Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.

Contribute to development of Country, Area, and Education strategies.

Coordinate and manage Education project implementation (activities, budget, documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.

Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects.

Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and Education PDM/Specialist.

Ensure projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection; explore new and better ways to assist.

Develop and manage project budget (in cooperation with Core Competencies) and coordinate across Core Competencies.

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 in line with the advocacy strategy.

What You Will Bring – Professional Competencies

Minimum 3 years’ experience from a senior project implementation position in humanitarian/recovery context.

Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.

Technical education expertise.

Documented results related to responsibilities.

Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile.

Fluency in English, written and verbal.

Knowledge of NGO operations and humanitarian sector dynamics in Borno State an advantage.

Background with major humanitarian donors.

Experience in emergency preparedness and response.

Experience managing and capacity‑building multicultural teams.

Experience partnering with local governments and CBOs.

Willingness to travel and work in hard‑to‑reach areas.

Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Experience with start‑up or expansion of new programs.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills.

Strong report‑writing skills.

Behavioural Competencies

Handling insecure environment.

Planning and delivering

results.

Working with people.

Analysing.

Communication with impact and respect.

Coping with change.

NRC Leadership profile: Build meaningful relations, Act with integrity, Empower people, Deliver results.

What We Offer

Duty station: Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Contract: 6 months with possibility of extension.

Salary & Benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s National salary scale.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity.

Opportunities to be heard, take initiative, and contribute ideas.

Application deadline: 12 June 2026.

Apply via NRC application portal (applications via email not accepted).

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Education Project Manager Jobs in Nigeria

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