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Livelihoods and Food Security Officer Nigeria at Norwegian Refugee Council

Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Officer Nigeria at Norwegian Refugee Council

Date Posted: 10th January, 2026.

Expiry Date: 01/16/2026, 01:00 AM

About the Job

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 Livelihoods and Food Security Officer to join our team in Jos, PlateauState.  The Livelihoods and Food Security Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the livelihood and Food Security Officer at the NRC JOS office.

Your Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

  • Coordinate food security and livelihoods activities in line with approved strategies, proposals, budgets, and plans.
  • Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements.
  • Translate annual operational plans into monthly and quarterly implementation plans.
  • Coordinate with relevant partners operating in the same implementation areas to avoid overlaps.
  • Supervise, train, and develop a team of food assistants.
  • Prepare periodic progress reports and other required documentation.
  • Conduct livelihood assessments to determine viable income-generating activities, including crop and livestock farming, value chain additions, and cash-for-work activities.
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders and oversee the registration of project beneficiaries.
  • Work with stakeholders and partners to organize training for project beneficiaries.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

The Job Requirements

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

  • BSc, HND in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Crop Science or related field
  • Experience working as an Agricultural Extension Agent
  • Minimum of 3 year working experience in a related position
  • Work experience from the plateau context preferred
  • Experience working in livelihood and food Security humanitarian/recovery context
  • Proven experience in implementing agricultural support programs, income generation activities, Cash for work program and livestock production and management
  • Good understanding of climate smart agriculture (CSA)
  • Experience of implementing cash/voucher transfers, farming inputs distribution and monitoring of agricultural activities
  • Experience and understanding of Selection, planning and management (SPM) of income Generation Activities (IGAs) both farm and off farm
  • Experience in beneficiary Skills training and distribution of conditional cash grants or small business start-up kits
  • Experience from working in complex and volatile context
  • Able to speak fluent Hausa and English languages
  • Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
  • Ensure proper archiving/filling of project documents
  • Highest standard of ethics and integrity
  • Ability to work in insecure environments
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to speak one additional local language preferred
  • Candidates from Plateau State preferred

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, Nigeria
  • Duration of contract: 3 Months
  • Grade Level: Grade 5 in NRC's grading structure
  • Reporting line: LFS Project Manager
  • Travel: 50%

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.

Method of Application: Click on this link to get detailed information and apply

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