Project Technical Assistant (Admin & Comms)

NORCAP works to improve aid to better protect and empower people affected by crisis and climate change. We do this by providing expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development and peace-building partners, because we believe working together is the best way to reduce needs, risks and vulnerability over time. We seek and promote more effective ways of working at the global level and in the field. NORCAP’s aim is not only to reduce needs, but also to create choice and opportunity for vulnerable people. NORCAP works with and through our partners to improve aid in two complementary ways:

• We provide targeted expertise to strengthen our partners’ response.
• We collaborate with partners to develop solutions to un-met gaps and challenges.

This role contributes directly to NORCAP’s commitment to strengthening locally led responses by supporting the systems, partnerships, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that help national civil society organisations grow, collaborate, and increase their impact.

PLRCAP (Promoting Local Response Capacities and Partnership) supports Nigerian local and national civil society organisations through organisational development, technical assistance, mentoring, learning opportunities, and institutional capacity strengthening. Through its NGO Support Hub, PLRCAP provides access to resources, expertise, peer learning, communities of practice, and partnership opportunities that help organisations strengthen their effectiveness and sustainability. Founded by the Nigerian International Non-Governmental Organisation Forum and now part of NORCAP, PLRCAP forms part of NORCAP's Lake Chad Localisation Programme.

For more details on PLRCAP and the NGO Support hub see https://ngosupporthub.ng/

To learn more about NORCAP, visit https://www.nrc.no/norcap

The Role

The PLRCAP Project Technical Assistant (Admin & Comms) provides day-to-day administrative, operational, while also supporting publicity and communications functions. Success in this role means ensuring the smooth delivery of programme activities, maintaining efficient systems and processes, and supporting the visibility and engagement of PLRCAP’s learning, partnership, and capacity-strengthening initiatives.

The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, with up to 15% travel within the country.

This is a national contract for six months and reports to the PLRCAP Project Manager.

NB. This position is open exclusively to Nigerian citizens holding a valid Nigerian passport

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the PLRCAP team while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate logistics, procurement, scheduling, travel arrangements, meetings, documentation, and other administrative requirements for programme activities.
• Support the management and maintenance of the NGO Support Hub, Maintain project plans, calendars, action trackers, SharePoint records, and programme documentation to support effective project delivery.
• Support the Hub Administrator in content management and day-to-day platform administration.
• Support the creating editing, and publishing engaging content across digital and social media channels, including visual and multimedia content.
• Promote learning resources, programme achievements, events, and success stories to strengthen outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor social media performance, audience engagement, and user feedback. Collaborate with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to support learning, knowledge sharing, and the successful implementation of PLRCAP activities.

To excel in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• University degree in Management, Social Sciences, Communications, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in administration, operations, communications, or project support and procurement, particularly within an international NGO or humanitarian/development organisation, is required. Experience within NORCAP/NRC is an added advantage.
• Experience managing social media platforms, developing digital content, and using content management systems and analytics tools is an advantage
• Strong organisational, administrative, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with content creation and design tools such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop; experience with basic image or video editing is an advantage.
• Experience in localisation, humanitarian action, crisis recovery, community resilience, or civil society capacity strengthening is highly desirable. Knowledge of local languages is an advantage. Please read the attached terms of reference for more details before applying.

What We Offer

In recognition of your expertise and contributions, we provide the following benefits and opportunities:

• Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
• Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
• A dedicated Staff Care Unit
• Eligible for consideration for NORCAP membership and future assignments, subject to a successful performance review.

How to Apply

Based on what you have read so far, do you think you could be a good fit? If so, please follow these steps and apply!

• When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
• NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.
• Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.
• Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.
• Apply before 15th September 2026, 11:45 PM (Oslo time).

We look forward to receiving your application!

Our Values & Commitment

NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

All NRC employees are expected to act in accordance with the organisation’s values.

Being dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable are behaviours and beliefs that guide how we work and how we build relationships. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, supported, and a genuine sense of belonging.

NORCAP values diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to respond effectively to the needs of people affected by crisis.

NRC has a zero-tolerance stance toward any form of exploitation or abuse, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and we do not tolerate inaction when concerns arise.

All offers are subject to reference and background checks conducted in line with our safeguarding standards, and NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH