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  • Posted: Apr 21, 2020
    Deadline: Apr 21, 2020
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    The institution was conceived as Africa’s first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a ...
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    LGA Lead and Livelihoods Support Officer

    Location: Bama and Kukawa, Borno
    Department: Atiku Center
    Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
    Duration: 1 (One) Year

    Position Summary

    • The LGA lead is the administrative and technical lead for the project in the respective LGA.
    • As head of office, all staff in the specific state report to this position holder.
    • S/he will ensure adherence to financial and administrative processes and support technical staff to carry out their core functions.
    • S/he is the representative of the Product Director in each LGA and will ensure that all staff adhere to project standards. In addition, the LGA lead drives the livelihoods component of the project while ensuring the protection of all target beneficiaries

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Ensure beneficiaries are screened, selected and verified through use of developed targeting criteria in operational areas.
    • Provide livelihood guidance, on an individual or group basis, to increase beneficiaries’ awareness of different business options based on market assessment and beneficiary interests.
    • Provide information to beneficiaries about livelihood and business development opportunities.
    • Organize small business training and business planning activities with beneficiaries
    • Provide information to beneficiaries on skills training, market opportunities, and small enterprise creation.
    • Assist beneficiaries in the establishment of home gardens/poultry production and continued support throughout the project timeframe.
    • Facilitate the implementation of Cash Transfer programmes and funds for Work
    • Support in the training of PoCs and other events related to the project.
    • Establish linkages to adult learning institutions and refer beneficiaries to selected courses.
    • Provide administrative support if required.
    • Submit weekly reports and contribute to the compilation of the monthly report and submit to the Supervisor.

    Position Requirements

    • University degree or advanced training  / course in Business Administration, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Humanitarian or related field
    • Experience in Livelihood Programming and trainings.
    • An understanding of humanitarian / civil society issues in the country and the region.
    • 1-2 years working experience, in the field of business and/or livelihood programs is required.
    • Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
    • Experience working with displaced populations.
    • Experience with case management protocols desirable
    • Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Good supervision skills and report writing.
    • Willingness and ability to travel to field locations regularly and sometimes on short notice

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here (doc) to apply online and submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and references on a single file to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng in a word document or PDF format

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    Note

    • The project is to be implemented in two target LGAs in Borno state that are currently accessible. The position is local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
    • The position is contingent on the award of the project to the American University of Nigeria.
    • The position is for a year, renewable based on performance and continued donor funding.
    • The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    • AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status. For information on AUN, visit our Web site at www.aun.edu.ng

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