Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is an international humanitarian and development organization that works to save lives, build resilient communities, and promote justice and human dignity. Founded in 1947, NCA operates in more than 30 countries, partnering with local organizations, faith-based institutions, governments, and international agencies to address humanitarian and development challenges.
Presence in Nigeria
Norwegian Church Aid has been active in Nigeria for many years, implementing humanitarian and development programs in partnership with local organizations and government institutions, particularly in conflict-affected and underserved communities.
Mission
To save lives and seek justice by working with local communities and partners to address poverty, inequality, humanitarian crises, and climate-related challenges.
Vision
A just world where human dignity is respected, people live in peace and security, and communities are resilient to crises and disasters.
Core Areas of Intervention
Humanitarian Response
- Emergency relief assistance
- Disaster risk reduction
- Early recovery and resilience
- Support for internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Safe water supply
- Sanitation facilities
- Hygiene promotion
- Climate-resilient WASH services
Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
- Conflict prevention and resolution
- Community dialogue
- Social cohesion initiatives
- Peace education
Gender Equality and Protection
- Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response
- Women’s empowerment
- Protection of vulnerable populations
- Human rights advocacy
Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
- Climate adaptation
- Environmental protection
- Sustainable natural resource management
- Community resilience
Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
- Skills development
- Entrepreneurship support
- Food security initiatives
- Income-generating activities
Geographic Reach
NCA implements humanitarian and development programs across several states in Nigeria, particularly in regions affected by conflict, displacement, and climate-related challenges.
Target Beneficiaries
- Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
- Women and Girls
- Children and Youth
- Vulnerable Households
- Rural Communities
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Crisis-Affected Populations
Partnerships and Collaboration
NCA collaborates with government agencies, local and international NGOs, faith-based organizations, UN agencies, donors, community leaders, and civil society organizations to deliver sustainable humanitarian and development interventions.
Careers and Opportunities
Norwegian Church Aid offers opportunities in:
- Humanitarian Response
- WASH
- Public Health
- Protection
- Peacebuilding
- Program Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Finance and Administration
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Human Resources
Focus Areas – Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
- Humanitarian Response
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Peacebuilding & Social Cohesion
- Gender Equality & Protection
- Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
- Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
- Public Health
- Community Resilience
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Capacity Building
