Government Liaison Adviser, INGO Forum Nigeria at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Government Liaison Adviser, INGO Forum Nigeria

Job Identification: 19363
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time
Contract: fixed national contract 

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly qualified, resilient, and dynamic professional to take up the role of Government Liaison Adviser INGO Forum.
•  The purpose of the role is to promote efforts in humanitarian access and coordination through engagement with government agencies and relevant stakeholders to improve the enabling operational environment of INGOs in Nigeria.

What You Will Do

• Proactive agenda setting; facilitating a space for NGO collaboration; enabling sharing of information and analysis for effective decision-making.
• High level representation of INGO interests in external meetings and planning efforts nationally. 
• Able to appreciate political necessity and policy issues in localization and the application of principles to programming.
• Stay abreast of political developments and humanitarian trends in Nigeria, identify developments in the policy and political space which impact the Forum’s membership and priorities and advise on Forum’s engagement as appropriate.
•  Ensure sufficient capacity and knowledge to support policy analysis and strategic planning around the humanitarian architecture and operational issues; ensuring local perspectives inform the Forum’s work.
• Develop and update guidelines for Forum membership on key bureaucratic challenges.

What You Will Bring

• University Degree in Conflict and Development, International Relations, International Humanitarian Law or related technical field.
• Experience in coordination within a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results in related responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, and fluency in one or more languages spoken in North-West Nigeria, particularly Hausa, is an advantage. 
• Experience working for a humanitarian coordination body.
• Strong capacities to develop relationships with Nigerian government counterparts that can yield positive results
• Knowledge of the humanitarian coordination system and the mandates of the actors involved.
• Good understanding of the security environment and economic, socio-political dynamics in Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin and the Sahel region in general
• Strong data analytical and interpretation skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of international humanitarian standards and principles.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in a humanitarian setting.

Salary / Benefits
Ggrade 8 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.

Application Closing Date
27th October, 2025; 01:00 AM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online