Senior Program Officer at Mercy Corps

Knowledge/Expericence
•    BA/S Of equivalent in education. management. social sciences, intemational development or other relevant field. MA preferred.
•    A minimum of 5 years of experience in education, gender-focused, skill building program.
•    Experience managing large-scale secondary education or school to work and especially targeting marginulized girls or young women programs required. Prefer expertise in at least one of the following areas: accelerated learning programs, Islamic and/or community-based education targeting community acceptance of girl's education, increasing economic assets through savings dubs and links to financial institutions. Experience using SMS for training or messaging preferred.
•    Experience working in a multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
•    Experience with private-sector led iniriativcs and DtlD strongly preferred.
•    Strong written and oral communication skills in English required. including'report development. wr-iting and editing.
•    Demonstrated attention to detail. ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
•    Experience working with country-level ministries and government officials, Ministry ofEducation experience preferred.
•    Experience managing sub-grantees.