Job Title: Programme Officer (EU Response to the Impact of COVID-19 – RIC)
Reference Number: ABV/OPS/2021/001
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Program / Department Summary
- Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its interventions on adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. With the insurgency spilling over from the Northeast of Nigeria and causing displacement of millions of individuals, Mercy Corps started its humanitarian response in 2014 to address the rising humanitarian needs. With funding from institutional donors, foundations and private corporations, Mercy Corps continues to provide assistance to meet the basic needs of vulnerable populations in the areas of food security, shelter, water and sanitation, protection, and livelihoods.
- With the recognition of the protracted crisis in Northeast Nigeria, Mercy Corps’ strategy and expansion plans aim to address the root causes of the crisis and seek to build long term resilience of communities with integrated programs focusing on the recovery of markets and livelihoods, social cohesion and social protection, and youth empowerment with emphasis on adolescent girls and boys. With multiple funding streams from large institutional donors and foundations, Mercy Corps’ programs in Northeast Nigeria continue to scale up and serve communities by transitioning them from humanitarian aid to early recovery programs.
General Position Summary
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- The programme officer will support the implementation of a EU funded project RIC (Response to the Impact of COVID-19) in Yobe State. The project will be implemented by Mercy Corps in close collaboration with the Yobe State Government and Community Resilience groups.
- The Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of conditional cash (CCT) to individual household’s members and youths for enterprise development and implement all aspects of Social Protection, Agric and Market Systems Development component of CASH & Livelihoods Programme.
- The Officer will be required to apply a wide variety of market development tools and approaches in order to catalyze innovative services and facilitate linkages between market actors in the assigned Programme areas.
Knowledge and Experience
- BSc / MA / M.Sc or equivalent experience in International Relations, Development, Management, Economics or other relevant fields.
- Strong management skills, with good knowledge of relevant cross-cultural issues.
- Five years of management experience in progressively responsible positions, preferably in conflict management, peacebuilding and/or governance technical areas.
- Experience leading the implementation of multi-sector integrated programs, with particular expertise in dialogue, women’s and youth empowerment, advocacy, and trauma healing approaches.
- Ability to work independently in the field and show initiative. Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop good relationships with a wide range of actors required.
- Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local stakeholders, host government officials, and local and international partners.
- 5 years Experience.
Success Factors
- A successful Program Officer will combine exceptional management skills and technical Social Protection, cash transfer, food security and livelihood expertise.
- S/he will be able to develop, implement and manage a large, multi-sector program and.
- S/he will have a strong spirit of participatory management and mentorship, with a strong ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel and build the capacity of government and community leadership.
- The PM will have a demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and process information for effective adaptive management simultaneously across multiple programs.
- The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions:
- The position will be based in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria and requires frequent travel to other field locations as well as Abuja.
- Considering the frequent travel from/to different field locations, this position will require flexibility in terms of accommodation and logistics.
- Housing in the field will be in hotels or guesthouses where available. Security in the field locations require additional vigilance and accessibility will be reassessed continuously.
- Access to good medical services in the field is limited. Phone communication, internet, electricity and water is available but might be erratic.
- The location is not eligible for hardship and R&R benefits. Given the nature of the response, working hours require flexibility and working through weekends/evenings might be necessary.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: [email protected]
Note
- All applications must include the position title and Reference Number in the subject line.
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- We are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
- Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Deadline: February 17, 2021
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