NRC is seeking for a Country Director with solid leadership experience, a proven track record in programming and fundraising, and the ability to position NRC as a trusted partner among donors.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of NRC's country operations, ensuring effective programme delivery, strong representation—including active engagement in inter-agency coordination—and alignment with organizational priorities. You will also drive resource mobilization, advocacy, and the development of high-performing teams to deliver impactful, accountable humanitarian responses.
What you will do
Analyse the political and humanitarian context and adapt the NRC programme ensuring relevance to the evolving context in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin
Prioritize continuous improvement and innovation to ensure the highest quality of humanitarian and protection programming with a focus on timely delivery
Motivate and coach staff to create effective teams, with particular attention to ensuring an efficient and empowered Country Management Group
Promote accountability, the highest standard of ethics, including safeguarding, and adherence to the Humanitarian Principles
Responsible for all NRC advocacy efforts in the country and ensure that contributions are made to NRC regional and global advocacy efforts
Develop and enforce policies to promote and maintain diverse staff at all levels
Provide vision, promote ideas, gain agreement and act as a role model
Serve as a proactive member of the Regional Management Group, promote collaboration with other COs and the Regional office and contribute to the development of the Central and West Africa Region as a whole
Actively engage with other COs, engaged in the Nigerian refugee response to ensure holistic advocacy and programming
Ensure that all staff retention and rotation is discussed with Regional Director.
What you will bring
Professional Competencies
Minimum 5 years' experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented/proven results related to the position's responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the context in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin
Experience from advocacy work
Experience with change management processes
Behavioural competencies
Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Analysing
Communication with impact and respect
Coping with change
Leadership Profile-
Build meaningful relations
Act with integrity
Empower people
Deliver results