Almri Intern at Mercy Corps

Reference Number: MDG/HUMOPS/2019/00064
Location: Biu, Borno
Intern Worksite Location: Biu
Length of Internship: 10 Months
Interns Supervisor & Contact Information:  Program Officer

Mercy Corps Responsibilities

• For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive a monthly stipend of N60,000 and health insurance.

Intern Responsibilities

• Support program team in ALMRI project management and administration.
• Support the program Assistant in ensuring that ALMRI program works according to plan.
• Assist and support the program team in mobilization and sensitization of community members.
• Support in conducting registration and trainings to SHF and VAs.
• Work with program officer in facilitation of community meetings and engagement.
• Support the team in raising PRs and other Procurement process.
• Support program team in program file update as well as other duties assign.

Project Description

• The Agricultural Livelihood and Market Intervention (ALMRI) project is a Mercy corps / GIZ partnership project to implement an intervention that targets both food security and livelihood in Borno State by leveraging key intervention areas to help agricultural markets and livelihoods recover
• The goal of the intervention is Agricultural livelihoods and market in Borno State are revitalized, targeting 4500 farmers, 20 extension workers, 80 input suppliers and 225 small association.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the internship period, the intern should have acquired the following skills and knowledge:

Learning Goals:

• Develop a working knowledge on program intervention.
• Understand process of program filling tree
• Attend trainings and workshop on VSLA methodology.
• Have better knowledge on Good Agricultural Practice (GAP)
• Increase knowledge on Farmers Business School (FBS)

Work Goals:

• Complete all SHFs registration.
• Training of Village Agents on VSLA methodology conducted and best practice.
• Services and items are procured timely for program activities.
• Ensure project goals are met.

Requirements
Ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum of NCE, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Excellent Communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to multitask and process information into action in a timely manner
• Ability to have a team drive.
• Fluency in English Language, Hausa and any other language spoken in Borno state

Working Conditions

• The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week
• The intern will be paid a monthly allowance of N60,000 subjected to 5%WHT

Conduct

• Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and 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.