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  • Posted: Aug 27, 2015
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2015
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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.
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    Program Assistant (Level 2)

    • Job Type
    • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
    • Experience None
    • Location
    • Job Field

    The Program Assistant will be based in Gombe the program assistant will assist the program teams in the day to day implementation of all program activities in the areas of intervention.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

      1. Assist program officers to ensure program progress according to the developed schedule and work plan.
      2. Assist in the coordination in target geographical areas.
      3. Support in the process of beneficiary registration, community mobilization and sensitization.
      4. Assist in promoting community participation and inclusion so as to encourage community ownership over activities implemented.
      5. Ensure equal representation of various community groups in the implementation of activities.
      6. Assist in the facilitation of community meetings, focus group discussion and other as required by the program.
      7. Keep program officers and management updated with regards to security situation in the project implementation area.
      8. Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
      9. 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;

    1. Other duties as assigned.

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    Program Assistant (Level 2)

    The Program Assistant will be based in Gombe the program assistant will assist the program teams in the day to day implementation of all program activities in the areas of intervention.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

      1. Assist program officers to ensure program progress according to the developed schedule and work plan.
      2. Assist in the coordination in target geographical areas.
      3. Support in the process of beneficiary registration, community mobilization and sensitization.
      4. Assist in promoting community participation and inclusion so as to encourage community ownership over activities implemented.
      5. Ensure equal representation of various community groups in the implementation of activities.
      6. Assist in the facilitation of community meetings, focus group discussion and other as required by the program.
      7. Keep program officers and management updated with regards to security situation in the project implementation area.
      8. Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
      9. 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;

    1. Other duties as assigned.

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    Method of Application

    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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