Job Opportunity for Project Technical Assistant (Admin & Comms) – PLRCAP/NORCAP
Job Posting: Project Technical Assistant (Admin & Comms) – PLRCAP/NORCAP
Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Level: National Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months (Full-time)
Travel Requirements: Up to 15% within Nigeria
Reporting To: PLRCAP Project Manager
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
About the Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance, advocating for rights, and supporting displaced populations and host communities.
About the Role
Under the Promoting Local Response Capacities and Partnership (PLRCAP) initiative led by NORCAP, NRC is seeking a qualified Project Technical Assistant (Admin & Comms). This dual-focused role provides critical administrative, operational, and procurement support to the project team while driving digital communication, public outreach, and content management strategies.
PLRCAP focuses on strengthening local and national civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria through institutional development, technical assistance, mentoring, and structured learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Operational Support
Provide day-to-day operational support to the PLRCAP team in full compliance with NRC policies and standard operating procedures.
Manage logistics, procurement processes, travel arrangements, meeting scheduling, and event planning.
Maintain organized digital archives, including SharePoint records, project plans, action trackers, and operational calendars.
Support the general administration and operational workflow of the NGO Support Hub.
Communications & Digital Media
Manage platform administration, technical maintenance, and content uploads for the NGO Support Hub.
Draft, edit, and publish engaging content across NRC digital channels and social media platforms to promote learning resources, project milestones, and impact stories.
Support the creation of basic visual and multimedia assets using design software.
Monitor social media metrics, audience engagement, and user feedback to optimize communications strategies.
Foster collaborative relationships with partners, civil society organizations, and external stakeholders to enhance knowledge sharing.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management, Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of professional experience handling administration, project support, communications, or operations.
Sector Knowledge: Prior experience with an international NGO, humanitarian agency, or development organization is strongly preferred. Experience in localization, civil society capacity strengthening, or crisis recovery is a distinct advantage.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams). Experience managing content management systems (CMS) and social media analytics tools.
Creative Tools: Working knowledge of graphic design and media tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) alongside basic image or video editing skills.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in local Nigerian languages is an asset.
Competencies: Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and interpersonal communication skills.
Eligibility
This position is open exclusively to Nigerian national citizens holding a valid Nigerian passport.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates should review the complete Terms of Reference and submit their resume and cover letter through the NRC careers portal.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
