Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a qualified and dynamic professional to serve as Education Core Competency (CC) Specialist in Nigeria. This position plays a central role in defining the strategic direction, quality assurance, and technical development of NRC’s Education programmes in the country. The specialist will report to the Head of Programme (HoP) and contribute to strengthening NRC’s education portfolio through technical leadership, capacity building, and strategic partnerships. Organisational Overview The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to supporting people forced to flee due to conflict and disaster. With operations in over 40 countries and a workforce of more than 15,000 professionals, NRC provides life-saving assistance, promotes durable solutions, and defends the rights of displaced and vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, NRC continues to respond to a complex humanitarian and development crisis, particularly in the North-East, where more than a decade of conflict has devastated communities and disrupted access to education. As of 2025, an estimated 7.8 million people across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States require humanitarian assistance, including 1.3 million children and youth in need of education support. Protracted displacement, insecurity, and damaged infrastructure have contributed to one of the highest rates of out-of-school children globally. Role Purpose The Education Core Competency Specialist will provide technical leadership to ensure that NRC’s education interventions are evidence-based, impactful, and aligned with national priorities and global humanitarian standards. The role involves leading strategy development, ensuring programme quality, supporting staff capacity development, and fostering partnerships that enhance inclusive, protective, and sustainable education solutions for crisis-affected children and youth. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of the Education Core Competency strategy, technical guidance, and macro-logframes, ensuring alignment with NRC’s regional and global frameworks. Contribute to fundraising efforts, including proposal development, budget design, and donor reporting. Identify emerging trends, technical standards, and donor priorities relevant to education programming. Ensure compliance with contractual commitments, maintaining high technical quality and promoting synergy across project activities. Provide technical direction and implementation support to field teams to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of education interventions. Ensure that key learnings are systematically documented and integrated into programme design, staff development, and strategic planning. Represent NRC in relevant education coordination forums, working groups, and policy platforms. Qualifications and Experience Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field. Minimum five years of technical experience in education programming within humanitarian or recovery contexts. Proven ability to manage complex education programmes, including programme design, fundraising, and budget management. Demonstrated expertise in youth programming, cash and market-based education approaches, and psychosocial support integration. Experience working in volatile or conflict-affected contexts; familiarity with the humanitarian architecture and coordination mechanisms. Strong background in capacity strengthening, including staff mentoring and remote training. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Fluency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of the Nigerian and Central/West African humanitarian context is an asset. What NRC Offers Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria Contract Type: Fixed-term contract Travel: Up to 30% within Nigeria Compensation: Grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying benefits. NRC fosters an environment of respect, inclusivity, and innovation. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, take initiative, and engage in open dialogue. As an equal opportunity employer, NRC welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or disability. Safeguarding and Ethical Standards Safeguarding is integral to NRC’s mission. All employees are required to: Treat everyone with dignity and respect; Contribute to building a safe environment for all; Refrain from any form of exploitation, harassment, or abuse, including sexual exploitation and harassment (SEAH); Report all concerns in line with NRC’s zero-tolerance policy for inaction. Context and Programme Impact NRC’s education programming in Nigeria is designed to bridge the gap between emergency response and long-term recovery. The organisation provides formal and non-formal learning opportunities, enhances teacher training, strengthens education systems, and promotes community engagement. Through a holistic approach, NRC works to ensure safe, equitable, and quality education for children and youth affected by crisis, while supporting sustainable reintegration in return and host communities. Application Process Interested candidates should submit an application and updated CV in English through NRC’s recruitment portal before 12 November 2025. Internal applicants may apply via the internal careers platform. Applications that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For inquiries regarding this role, please contact aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title in the subject line. Join the Norwegian Refugee Council and help protect the rights and dignity of those forced to flee. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.