Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – NGO Profile (Nigeria)

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people forced to flee due to conflict, violence, disasters, and displacement. Founded in 1946, NRC operates in multiple countries worldwide, providing life-saving assistance and long-term support to displaced populations and vulnerable communities.

Presence in Nigeria
NRC has been operating in Nigeria since 2015, responding to the humanitarian crisis in the North-East and other conflict-affected regions. The organization works with internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities to improve living conditions and support recovery efforts.

Mission and Approach
NRC’s mission is to protect the rights of displaced and vulnerable people during crises. The organization adopts a rights-based and community-focused approach, combining emergency response with durable solutions that promote resilience and self-reliance.

Core Areas of Intervention

• Education:
  Supporting access to safe and inclusive education for children and youth affected by displacement and conflict.
• Shelter and Settlements:
  Providing emergency shelters, housing support, and settlement planning for displaced populations.
• Food Security and Livelihoods:
  Supporting households with food assistance, vocational training, agriculture, and income-generating activities.
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
  Improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion in vulnerable communities.
• Protection from Violence:
  Providing protection services, legal assistance, and support for vulnerable individuals and families.
• Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA):
  Helping displaced persons access legal documentation, housing rights, and protection services.

Geographic Reach
NRC operates mainly in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, with interventions in other vulnerable regions across Nigeria.

Impact and Operations
The organization has supported hundreds of thousands of displaced and conflict-affected people through integrated humanitarian assistance and resilience-building programs.

Partnerships and Collaboration
NRC collaborates with UN agencies, government institutions, NGOs, donors, and local communities to deliver coordinated humanitarian interventions.

Careers and Opportunities
NRC offers opportunities in humanitarian response, education, protection, logistics, WASH, shelter, and program management.

Focus Areas – NRC (Nigeria)

• Education
• Shelter & Settlements
• Food Security & Livelihoods
• WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
• Protection from Violence
• Information, Counselling & Legal Assistance (ICLA)**