Equality Initiatives Lead for Northeastern Nigeria

Our Expectations:


NRC Nigeria is seeking a Gender Project Manager to spearhead gender integration in a GIZ-funded initiative and act as the Country Office point of contact for Safe and Inclusive Programming. Your role will involve guiding local partners, advocating for gender-transformative approaches, and working to eliminate barriers that restrict women's and youth participation in the green economy. The project, situated in Borno State, concentrates on creating employment opportunities in eco-friendly agriculture, renewable energy, waste management, and eco-technologies - while enhancing collaboration with local leaders and women-led organizations to promote women's rights and leadership.


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This is a time-sensitive recruitment - applications will be evaluated as they are received. We strongly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. The ideal applicant must have legal authorization to live and work in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities:


Assist the project in executing all gender-related activities as outlined in proposal documents and ensure quality
Aid partner in developing and conducting gender-specific assessments as required by the project
Assist partner in creating and/or enhancing existing tools, SOPs, training materials, and key guidance documents
Oversee gender assessments, do no harm initiatives, and improve effective and more gender-sensitive referral systems in close cooperation with other protection actors at the area level
Enhance partner capacity through training and coaching on gender transformation
Support partner's outreach efforts and ensure diverse participation of women and youth in decisions affecting them
Assist partner with grants management tasks as needed (proposal amendments, reporting, donor meetings, etc.)
Collaborate with Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) to support development of assessment and project monitoring tools and report gender-specific achievements
Manage the implementation of NRC's Safe and Inclusive Programming action plan within the Country Office and Area Offices.
Liaise with program teams and partners to ensure all activities prioritize safety and inclusivity of vulnerable groups, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and marginalized populations.
Facilitate the integration of protection mainstreaming into program design, monitoring, and evaluation processes.


Qualifications and Experience:


Bachelor's degree in social sciences, gender studies, humanitarian studies, or a related field.
Minimum three years of experience in gender equity, women's empowerment, gender program management, policy development and transformative approaches.
Extensive experience in training, coaching and knowledge transfer on gender issues
Capability to present data and convey information clearly and concisely while identifying trends
Fluency in English and at least one main local language spoken in Northeast Nigeria
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing gender-responsive and gender-transformative programming, preferably within livelihoods interventions and policy advocacy
Strong grasp of gender theory, principles and analysis frameworks
Proven experience conducting gender assessments, analysis evaluation and incorporating findings into program design.
Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, possessing strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government entities, religious leaders, and private sector actors
In-depth understanding of gender equality principles and issues within the Nigerian context, particularly in conflict-affected areas of Northern Nigeria
Demonstrated ability to deliver effective capacity building and training sessions for local organizations and staff
High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness when engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders.


Our Offer:


Work location: Maiduguri, Nigeria.
Contract duration: 12 months.
Travel requirements: 50% within Borno and Adamawa States.
Compensation: Grade 8 on NRC's national salary scale, with corresponding terms and conditions.
NRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
We encourage innovative thinking, welcome ideas from all employees at all levels, and provide numerous opportunities for growth and development.