Project Coordinator at Mercy Corps

CONCUR - Conciliation in Nigeria through Community-Based Conflict Management and Cooperative Use of Resources

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day-project implementation of the peace-building program in the areas of implementation. This iodudes strengthening the capacity of local partners in the areas of peace-building, conflict management, agriculture and livestock management; facilitating clear communication between diverse groups and ensuring rigorous measurement of program impact and timely reporting. The Project Coordinator will also be responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in an effective and effltient manner. S/he will work closely with the Programme Manager to liaise with local partners and relevant government authorities to ensure the implementation of quality programs in area of operation.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Direct experience with implementing peacebuilding. etonomic development, and/or natural resource management projects in Middle Belt and Northern Nigeria.
• University degree in conflict mitigation, social sciences, international relations or other relevant field preferred.
• MSc preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years' relevant professional experience with conflict manaeement, economic development and/or natural resource development programs.
• Knowledge of principles of maintained development.
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.
• Strong understanding of the elements of project management preferably with experience
• managing staff. budget
• Creative and 'out-of-the-box' thinking.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.