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Location Maiduguri
Program / Department Summary
The “Using Airwaves for Stability in the Lake Chad Basin” (UAS – LCB) Project is aimed to support Dandal Kura Radio International (DKRI), a Kanuri-language radio station operating in the Lake Chad Basin region through studios in Maiduguri and N’Djamena (reaching audiences in North East Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger). The support would include coordination with DKRI to produce and air news, current affairs and special content programming to increase understanding of, and support for, the de-radicalization, rehabilitation and reintegration of current and former members of violent extremist groups. This project will result in reduced support for violence, greater openness to reintegrating returning ex-combatants into communities and greater community agency to drive their futures with accurate, credible information.
General Position Summary
The UAS-LCB Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the project including close cooperation with the DKRI staff to ensure delivery of all project results. The Project Manager will work closely with the Director of NE Programs, Head of Office, and support staff (including finance, operations, and administration) to ensure that activities are implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality. UAS-LCB Project Manager reports directly to the Director of NE Programs.
Among other key functions of the Project Manager is to support the research on impact of radio messages, and carry out assessment and monitoring activities with a view to ensure the achievement of the planned project impact. S/he will lead and organize a series of policy dialogues to discuss the findings of the research and develop strategic communication plans, ensure dissemination of the research findings, and mobilizing government officials for strategic communications trainings.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Project Management
Finance & Compliance Management
Security
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Other
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission;
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility: None.
Reports Directly to: Director of Northeast Programs.
Works Directly With: Head of Office, MEL, Finance, Program and Operation teams.
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
Must be able to work independently and show initiative. Strong leadership, communication, and management skills are essential. Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required. A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours. Team members 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.
Applicants should submit their CV's and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org
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