JOB TITLE: Consultant, Stakeholder Analysis and Government Capacity Needs Assessment
LOCATION: Borno
Background
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- Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its interventions on humanitarian assistance, economic development, and conflict mitigation.
- With the ongoing insurgency in Northeast Nigeria causing the displacement of millions of individuals, Mercy Corps started its humanitarian response in 2014 to address the rising humanitarian needs.
- As the crisis has persisted, Mercy Corps’ strategy has also expanded to address the root causes of the conflict and seek to build the long term resilience of communities with integrated programs focusing on governance, the recovery of markets and livelihoods, social cohesion and social protection, youth empowerment, and local conflict management.
Skills and Experience Required of the Consultant
The consultant is expected to have the following skills and qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related discipline;
- A minimum of ten (10) years experience in conducting organizational/government capacity needs assessments, experience with self-assessment processes will be an advantage;
- At least 5 years of experience working in organizational development, capacity building in the specified area;
- An understanding of the socio-political and economic context of Borno State;
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English/
- Ability to speak Hausa; Kanuri language ability will be an added advantage;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with diverse people.
- Be resident in Maiduguri, Borno State.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with the following documents below to: [email protected] using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.
- CV showing similar experience with 3 referees
- Area of coverage and proposed implementation plan
- Implementation plan with a clear timeline and milestones
- Financial Proposal / Cost to deliver the job.
Job Features
Job Category | Consulting / Business Strategy/ Planning |
Deadline | 26th March, 2020. |