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  • Posted: Jul 13, 2020
    Deadline: Jul 27, 2020
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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 Manager-Conflict and Resource Management

    About Mercy Corps

    Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.  In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. 

    Now, and for the future.

    Program / Department Summary 

    Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its interventions on adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. With the insurgency spilling over from the Northeast of Nigeria and causing displacement of millions of individuals, Mercy Corps started its humanitarian response in 2014 to address the rising humanitarian needs. With funding from institutional donors, foundations and private corporations, Mercy Corps continues to provide assistance to meet the basic needs of vulnerable populations in the areas of food security, shelter, water and sanitation, protection, and livelihoods.

    With the recognition of the protracted crisis in Northeast Nigeria, Mercy Corps’ strategy and expansion plans aim to address the root causes of the crisis and seek to build long term resilience of communities with integrated programs focusing on the recovery of markets and livelihoods, social cohesion and social protection, and youth empowerment with emphasis on adolescent girls and boys. With multiple funding streams from large institutional donors and foundations, Mercy Corps’ programs in Northeast Nigeria continue to scale up and serve communities by transitioning them from humanitarian aid to early recovery programs.

    General Position Summary
    We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Program Manager- Conflict and Resource Management for an upcoming EU Funded opportunity in Adamawa State- Contributing to the Mitigation of Conflict over Natural Resources between Farmer and Herder Communities(COMITAS).

    This role will manage a new EU funded project COMITAS - or Contributing to the Mitigation of Conflict over Natural Resources between Farmer and Herder Communities in Adamawa State. The anticipated project will be implemented through a consortium led by with IOM in partnership with Mercy Corps and Search for Common Ground. While clashes are often understood in ethno-religious terms due to the spread of unreliable information, competing claims to land, water and other natural resources are at the root of growing tensions between farmer and herder communities in Nigeria. The anticipated project aims to contribute to the mitigation of conflict over natural resources with Mercy Corps capitalizing on its trusted relationships with local stakeholders across Nigeria’s Middle Belt to continue to empower communities to prevent and respond to violence by strengthening collaboration on natural resource management.

    The anticipated project has four specific objectives:

    • To strengthen traditional conflict resolution in the targeted locations in Adamawa state to support conflict prevention and mitigation efforts.
    • Improve trust in authorities’ commitment to providing security and adequate resource management to help prevent communities to turn towards violence.
    • Address the root causes of conflict between farmer and herder communities over natural resources.
    • Improve intra and inter communal perceptions.
    • The Program Manager (PM) will provide overall leadership, technical oversight, management and strategic vision of the project while managing staff and resources to ensure that the program is on-time, on-scope and within budget. The PM will supervise key program staff and ensure high program quality. She/He will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to internal Mercy Corps policies and procedures as well as donor rules and regulations. The PM will be Mercy Corps’ focal point between consortium partners and externally with relevant government entities, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders. The PM will work closely with the Deputy Country Director, the program team and support departments to ensure effective program coordination and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance and accountability. 

    Essential Job Functions: 

    STRATEGY AND VISION

    • Contribute to Mercy Corps Nigeria countrywide and regional conflict management, peacebuilding, and governance strategy development. 
    • Contribute to collective vision and direction for the COMITAS project to achieve highest level of impact.
    • Ensure high quality of the project through innovation, active pursuit of lessons learned, adaptability to changing dynamics, and integration of related programming for increased impact.
    • Collaborate with other internal agency units to drive forward quality and innovation of MCN conflict management programming in NE Nigeria.

    PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

    • Ensure program is on-time, on-scope and within budget. 
    • Structure his/her team to ensure that all program aspects meet the highest programmatic standards and adhere to industry norms/regulations.
    • Maintain regular communication and coordination with COMITAS consortium partners and external organizations to ensure leveraging each organization’s technical expertise and connections in NE Nigeria.   
    • Work with HQ and field experts to design robust implementation strategies for each component of the program. 
    • Ensure the monitoring of all grant agreements for compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures as well as donor/government/external rules and regulations.
    • Oversee the performance of sub-grantees, consultants and contractors.
    • Set up and maintain a strong monitoring, evaluation and learning system to ensure that all program aspects are documented and archived according to internal/donor requirements. 
    • Ensure the program is in alignment with Mercy Corps’ principles, values and the program’s strategic plan. 
    • Ensure all program management minimum standards are met (including risk management, issues management).
    • Ensure optimal integration of all program components for maximum impact. 
    • Coordinate the implementation of program activities in all locations; ensure implementation of activities is on-time, on-scope and on-budget using effective management systems to reach desired impacts.
    • Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely reporting according to Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.
    • Identify and manage links with existing and planned donor interventions that promote governance and peacebuilding in target communities in Adamawa State.
    • Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners, and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan.
    • Ensure effective technical oversight and collaboration with other to implement COMITAS activities. 
    • Support the design and implementation of relevant surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for on-going monitoring and learning. 
    • Organize and conduct monitoring visits to the project sites and host visitors and donors, as needed.

    TEAM MANAGEMENT  

    • Create a work atmosphere of mutual respect conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels. 
    • Implement, and ensure all staff members are effectively using the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback. 
    • Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees and ensuring that supervisory staff personnel do the same. 
    • Recruit new program staff as necessary, and ensure that program staff receive necessary inductions and training (including program management certification where required).
    • Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
    • Draft and/or review scopes of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

    FINANCE & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT 

    • Ensure all internal control procedures are adhered to and that necessary measures are put in place to ensure high standards of accountability and compliance.
    • Proactively develop and implement budget scenarios at key program implementation stages to ensure timely spending of funds in accordance with donor requirements.  
    • Ensure all internal and external reports are produced to donor and Mercy Corps standards.

    PROGRAMME SUPPORT

    Coordinate with program, finance and administration staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities (including logistics, procurement, security, administration and human resources). 

    INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION 

    • Represent Mercy Corps to government, donors, NGOs and other relevant events at national and regional level. 
    • Coordinate activities with partners, sub-grantees, government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps global staff.
    • Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
    • Design and pursue research initiatives designed to increase the evidence base around Mercy Corps conflict management, peacebuilding, and governance programming, and other related areas. 

    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. 

    SECURITY 

    • Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
    • Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.    
    • Work closely with Mercy Corps Nigeria country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its implementation process.

    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: COMITAS project team

    Accountability 

    Reports Directly to: Deputy Country Director 

    Works Directly With: Program teams, HR, Finance Department, MEL, Operations, Security, Program Quality Team (PaQ)

    Knowledge and Experience 

    • MA/M.SC or equivalent experience in international relations, development, management, economics or other relevant field.
    • Strong management skills, with good knowledge of relevant cross-cultural issues.
    • Five years of management experience in progressively responsible positions, preferably in conflict management, peacebuilding and/or governance technical areas.  
    • Experience leading the implementation of multi-sector integrated programs, with particular expertise in dialogue, women’s and youth empowerment, advocacy, and trauma healing approaches. 
    • Ability to work independently in the field and show initiative. Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop good relationships with a wide range of actors required.  
    • Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local stakeholders, host government officials, and local and international partners.

    Success Factors 

    A successful Program Manager will combine exceptional management skills and technical peacebuilding expertise. S/he will be able to develop, implement and manage a large, multi-sector program and. S/he will have a strong spirit of participatory management and mentorship, with a strong ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel and build the capacity of individual staff and teams. The PM will have a demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and process information for effective adaptive management simultaneously across multiple programs. . 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.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org on or before 27th July 2020

    Note

    All applications must include the position title in the subject line

    Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview

    We are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position

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