About the Contextย
NRC has been operational in Nigeria since 2015 withย strategic vision for all projects, whether integrated and stand-alone, to be market-sensitive, incorporating Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) and market support activities where appropriate and relevant.ย
NRC Nigeria has a solid experience in Market-Based Programming (MBP), across its core competencies (CCs). This includes interventions in Livelihoods and Food Security (cash for minimum food baskets, cash for work, business grants), ICLA and Shelter (cash for rent and evictions), Protection (Individual Protection Assistance) and Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) under Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM).ย
The Country programme envisions an increased use of MBP, along with a greater adoption of appropriate technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.ย
NRC Nigeria has been using Red Rose as one of its primary platforms and plans to institutionalise its use across all CCs whilst also exploring other payment technologies suited to the operational context.
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What we are looking forย ย
This role is central to driving the creation of programmes that make key market systems work better for the people NRC Nigeria serves.
As the Cash &ย Marketย Systems Programme Development Manager (PDM), youโll provide market systems and Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) technical leadership across the full program cycleโfrom new business development and design to implementation and close-out.
Youโll also lead our multi-sector Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), delivered exclusively through Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) andย through local partners.
Your strategic insight will help shape cash and market-sensitive Core Competency (CC) and thematic development processes. This includes conducting market and feasibility assessments to inform project design, and developing systems, standards, and tools to enhance quality, efficiency, monitoring, reporting, and risk management.
Youโll play a key role in cross-functional coordination, capacity building for NRC and partner staff, and external engagementโactively participating in the Cash Working Group (CWG), Rapid Response Working Group (RRM WG), and other relevant platforms involving private sector and state actors.
What you will doย ย
Lead, Initiate, coordinate and manage the development and the implementation through local partners of the RRM, ensuring that activities are delivered in accordance with project proposals, donor requirements, and established standards for implementation, budget management, documentation, and reporting. Develop guidelines, SOPs, and training materials to support the integration of cash and market systems across CCs and program areas. Responsible of development and manage funding proposal, project budgets and donor reports Contribute to, review and advise on adaptations of program strategies to ensure the integration of Cash & Market Systems and promote growth and sustainability. Technically assist and support CC teams in applying cash and market systems in their programs according to established plans of action. Ensure the capacity building of Partners and NRC staff through transfer key skills and develop knowledge and skills required for the assigned area of work in which humanitarian assistance is provided to be most effective in assisting the project implementation and the team. Liaison and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups. Adhere to NRC policies, procedures, guidance and guidelines. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategyPlease download the detailed job description to learn more about the positionย JD Cash and Market Systems PDM.pdfย
What you will bringย ย
1.Professional Competenciesย
Bachelorโs degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Business Studies or Economicsย another relevant field highly preferred. At least 4 years of field experience inย cash and market-basedย programming with a focus onย market systems, at least 3 years in a management role.ย Understanding and experience of the specific demands of CVA and market-based programming in humanitarian response settings, including but not limited to Nigeria. Demonstrated experience with multi-sector emergency response, including MPCA and RRM Experience in directly building partnerships with the private sector and working with local Partners Familiarity with digital payment platforms and CVA delivery tools. Fluency in English both spoken and written requiredContext related skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience with cash and market โ based programming in the development/ humanitarian field in Northeast Nigeria or similar contexts Experience working with local Partners Robust experience with market analysis in the humanitarian sectorย Experience with inter-agency coordination in the development/ humanitarian field Very strong analytical skills (experience in collecting and large sizes of analysing data) Excellent facilitation and presentation skills2. Behavioural competencies
Working with people: strong inter-personal skills and a collaborative attitude and willingness to work in a team. Strategic and system thinking Planning and delivering results. Communicating with impact and respect Empowering others/enabling others to deliver.What we offerย ย
Duty station: Abuja, Nigeriaย Contract: 6 monthsย (with possibilities to extend based on funding)ย Salary&benefits: grade 9 on NRCโs salary scaleย ย NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.ย ย 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.ย ย Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/ ยKindly send any questions about the application process to: cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile. ย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย 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.ย 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.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH