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  • Posted: Aug 26, 2015
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2015
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    Program Assistant

    • Job Type
    • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
    • Experience 1 year
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    Location: Gombe
    Supervisory Responsibility: None
    Reports Directly To: Program Officers and Program Coordinator
    Works Directly With: Finance, Program and Operation Teams.

    Job Description
    Program/Department Summary:

    • The current funding opportunity's goal in Gombe is to support economic opportunities, food security and protection among conflict-affected populations, and to strengthen the capacity of humanitarian agencies and the quality of information gathering in Nigeria.
    • The current funding opportunity's goal in Adamawa is to provide a package of relief interventions designed to help conflict affected communities in central Adamawa meet their basic needs in livelihoods restoration, water and sanitation and protection.
    • Expansion into other affected states is also planned for the humanitarian response team.

    General Position Summary:

    • The program assistant will assist the program teams in the day to day implementation of all program activities in the areas of intervention.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Assist program officers to ensure program progress according to the developed schedule and work plan.
    • Assist in the coordination in target geographical areas.
    • Support in the process of beneficiary registration, community mobilization and sensitization.
    • Assist in promoting community participation and inclusion so as to encourage community ownership over activities implemented.
    • Ensure equal representation of various community groups in the implementation of activities.
    • Assist in the facilitation of community meetings, focus group discussion and other as required by the program.
    • Keep program officers and management updated with regards to security situation in the project implementation area.
    • Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
    • Document lessons learned and success stories on the project.
    • Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
    • 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 in country of operation;
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Knowledge and Experience

    • 1-2 years of working experience. Previous experience in community work is highly preferred.
    • Proven ability to develop and maintain good relation with the local communities and project beneficiaries.
    • Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and reporting
    • Bachelor degree in relevant field or equivalent experience is highly recommended
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
    • Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
    • Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.

    Success Factors:

    • The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with dedication towards community work, commitment to work long hours in the field conditions with limited access to resources.
    • S/He will be highly motivated, with initiative and capable to work without direct supervision.
    • S/he will be willing to conduct field travels and work in ethnically and culturally diversified and fast growing team.

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    Program Assistant

    Location: Gombe
    Supervisory Responsibility: None
    Reports Directly To: Program Officers and Program Coordinator
    Works Directly With: Finance, Program and Operation Teams.

    Job Description
    Program/Department Summary:

    • The current funding opportunity's goal in Gombe is to support economic opportunities, food security and protection among conflict-affected populations, and to strengthen the capacity of humanitarian agencies and the quality of information gathering in Nigeria.
    • The current funding opportunity's goal in Adamawa is to provide a package of relief interventions designed to help conflict affected communities in central Adamawa meet their basic needs in livelihoods restoration, water and sanitation and protection.
    • Expansion into other affected states is also planned for the humanitarian response team.

    General Position Summary:

    • The program assistant will assist the program teams in the day to day implementation of all program activities in the areas of intervention.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Assist program officers to ensure program progress according to the developed schedule and work plan.
    • Assist in the coordination in target geographical areas.
    • Support in the process of beneficiary registration, community mobilization and sensitization.
    • Assist in promoting community participation and inclusion so as to encourage community ownership over activities implemented.
    • Ensure equal representation of various community groups in the implementation of activities.
    • Assist in the facilitation of community meetings, focus group discussion and other as required by the program.
    • Keep program officers and management updated with regards to security situation in the project implementation area.
    • Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
    • Document lessons learned and success stories on the project.
    • Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
    • 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 in country of operation;
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Knowledge and Experience

    • 1-2 years of working experience. Previous experience in community work is highly preferred.
    • Proven ability to develop and maintain good relation with the local communities and project beneficiaries.
    • Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and reporting
    • Bachelor degree in relevant field or equivalent experience is highly recommended
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
    • Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
    • Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.

    Success Factors:

    • The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with dedication towards community work, commitment to work long hours in the field conditions with limited access to resources.
    • S/He will be highly motivated, with initiative and capable to work without direct supervision.
    • S/he will be willing to conduct field travels and work in ethnically and culturally diversified and fast growing team.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org All applications must include the position title in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

    Note: We are an equal opportunity organization and we encourage residents in Gombe to apply for this position.

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