Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 06 Feb 2020
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
We are recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job title
Reception Center Supervisor
Work location
Ngala
Reporting to
Project Manager
Supervision of
N/A
General purpose of the position
The purpose of the role is to supervise and take responsibility for the overall management of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) reception center facility and support implement of related project activities in Ngala.
Tasks and Main Responsibilities
Responsible for reception of new arrivals, including registration, allocation of space in the shelter
and organize the information dissemination sessions through IEC material.
In collaboration with other sector partners assist in service provision, site planning, development
of facilities, shelter and WASH and other services
Ensure that plans for project implementation are shared among partners and community
members to avoid issues, delays and confusion among stakeholder;
Ensure that a crowd control system is in place during distribution and liaise with the service
provider for the organization of the activity.
Support the Reception Center Officer in the organization of referrals to services operated by
Social Workers.
Represent INTERSOS in meetings with partners and other stockholders as necessary.
Ensure – through clear weekly and monthly work plans –field assessment activities are carried
out in a timely, effective and technically sound manner.
Responsible for the overall management of the center and supervision of Social Workers.
Position Requirements
Professional requirements
University degree in a related field (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, etc.)
Minimum 3-years of relevant work experience in psychology, social work, counselling, etc.;
Minimum 1-year of relevant experience with an INGO, NGOs and/or local authorities in Nigeria;.
Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an asset.
Personal requirements
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach.
Ability to achieve results effectively, considering the need for speed, scale and quality.
Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams
Ability to work in austere and hostile environments.
Availability to share accommodation facilities when required
How to apply:
Interested candidates should complete this form and attach CV with the following format “Surname
The position you applied for”. ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirement of the position will be contacted.
Application deadline: apply no later than 6th February 2020 at 4:00 PM.
INTERSOS do not ask for any form of payment at any stage of recruitment.