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Since 1979, we have helped people grappling with the toughest hardships survive - and then thrive. That’s the heart of our approach: We help communities turn crisis into opportunity. Throughout our history, Mercy Corps has demonstrated innovation, timeliness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing realities.
Location: Potiskum, Yobe, Nigeria – with 30% travel
Position Status Full-time; Regular
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Field Manager is responsible for leading and managing Mercy Corps operations and multi-sectoral program of Humanitarian Assistance, early recovery and long term development in the Field Location. Field Manager is responsible for project management and the implementation of program quality and accountability and ensuring Mercy Corps policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff all other contractors for Mercy Corps. She/he is responsible for enforcing strict ethical and integrity standards and ensures that those cases of violation of ethics such as fraud, corruption and breach of the code of conduct are reported, documented and dealt with according to Mercy Corps policies and procedures. As the most senior staff for Mercy Corps in the Field location, the Field Manager is responsible for representing Mercy Corps to partner organizations and local authorities and for coordination with other NGOs. The post holder will represent Mercy Corps on local government level on all coordination platforms.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Project Management
Oversee ongoing programs and startup of new programs in the field location.
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to achieve the desired impact
Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities, authorities and partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan
Fulfil Mercy Corps Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide.
Conduct monitoring visits to the field to ensure that all targeted program beneficiaries are rightly benefitting from Mercy Corps interventions.
Supervise and be responsible for all technical aspects of project implementation, ensure that all interventions are completed in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner according to standard engineering methods.
Ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Quality, Accountability and Compliance.
Operations Management
QUALIFICATION:
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: All lead Technical and Operational team members in Potiskum
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Team Leader
Complete routine progress reports and submit reports as required by supervisor;
Provide weekly progress reports on implementation to supervisor;
Assist MC management with any requests for information or data regarding program expansion or development.
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Programs, Operation, Logistics and Finance
Cooperate and coordinate with all project staff to ensure good internal coordination and subsequent high-quality project selection, implementation and management.
Coordinate with MC staff of non-engineering projects that may be present in the assigned locations.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The successful candidate will provide effective leadership to the Mercy Corps program team in Damboa. S/he will be capable of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring skills and proven experience with capacity building. S/he will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level. Successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority.
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.
LIVING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The position is based in Potiskum, Yobe State and it requires up to 30 % travel to field offices in and around Potiskum.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters in one document, addressing the position requirements and location to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org
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