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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.
The project officer will be responsible for supporting activities in the intervention communities of ECHO program. S/He will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming. The project officer will report to the Program Coordinator and work collaboratively with fellow program staff.
S/he will work extensively with other sectors to ensure that all program activities are implemented successfully and timely.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. BA/S in relevant field required; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.
2. 3 years of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general program management experience required.
3. Prior experience implementing distributions is required, preferably in a non-camp setting. Experience with cash distributions strongly preferred.
4. Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
5. Experience with running assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
6. Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
7. Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
8. Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
9. Ability to work under pressure
10. Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
11. Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
12. Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
13. Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.
The project officer will be responsible for supporting activities in the intervention communities of ECHO program. S/He will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming. The project officer will report to the Program Coordinator and work collaboratively with fellow program staff.
S/he will work extensively with other sectors to ensure that all program activities are implemented successfully and timely.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. BA/S in relevant field required; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.
2. 3 years of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general program management experience required.
3. Prior experience implementing distributions is required, preferably in a non-camp setting. Experience with cash distributions strongly preferred.
4. Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
5. Experience with running assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
6. Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
7. Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
8. Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
9. Ability to work under pressure
10. Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
11. Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
12. Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
13. Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org Applications submission deadline: 31 August, 2015.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude. Ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development. S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity. S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn.
All applications must include the position title in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity organization and we encourage residents in Adamawa and surrounding to apply for this position.
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