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  • Posted: Jul 18, 2017
    Deadline: Jul 31, 2017
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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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    Deputy Program Manager -I-SING

    Location: Biu, Borno
    Reports Directly To: All I-SING staff in the program, Finance, and operations team

    Program/Department Summary

    • I-SING project is a 2 year funded project by the EU- Trust fund. The position is based in Biu with travel to Gombe and Maiduguri on a regular basis.
    • The main office that houses majority of the staff is based in Biu thus the need to travel. The project’s focus is on adolescent girls and boys using the safe spaces model. The project works with IDPs, returnees and the host community. The overall objective of the program is to improve the safety, livelihoods and personal agency of adolescent girls in North East Nigeria.
    • General Position Summary
    • The Deputy Program Manager supports the ISING Program Manager in the day to day implementation of project activities in the Gombe and Borno states of Northeast Nigeria. S/he will work closely with the ISING project officers to ensure smooth project implementation and delivery of project objectives.
    • In the absence of the Program Manager, the Deputy Program Manager will act on their behalf, managing the project and work closely both with management and support staff (including finance, administration and program) in Northeast Nigeria to ensure the day to day activities are implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality.
    • The Deputy Project Manager reports directly to the I-SING Program Manager.

    Essential Job Responsibilities
    Strategy & Vision:

    • Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
    • Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

    Program Management:

    • Directly support the Program Manager in managing all operations and activities related to the ISING project in Northeast Nigeria according to the work plan, project document and implementation strategy.
    • Troubleshoot, as needed, to prevent disruptions in daily program activities and liaise with Program Manager as necessary.
    • In close collaboration with the Program Manager build the ISING Program Officer & Assistant team ensuring that there are fluent communication channels that the reporting schedule is timely met and that projects objectives are achieved.
    • Coordinate and share information to ensure overall projects targets and donor obligations are being achieved. Troubleshoot on reporting and programmatic needs. Advise supervisor on suggested improvements and necessities, as required.
    • Contribute to the design and implementation of trainings in any areas related to the ISING activities for staff, communities and project beneficiaries.
    • Closely coordinate and share information with the various sectors of the ISING project staff including gender and livelihoods and general program support with regular program meetings and activity plans.
    • Coordinate closely with the Program Manager and relevant administrative and finance staff to ensure proper logistics, administration, human resources and transport needs of the project are conducted within MC policy and with the maximum benefit to the project.
    • Support the ISING Program Manager in forecasting expenditure surpluses and deficits to enable adjustments to be made to the project in a timely fashion.
    • Build capacity of national staff under their supervision (program officers and assistants)
    • Ensure establishment and maintenance of relationships with communities, and local government in the target locations.
    • Support the Program Manager in overseeing the project filing system for all ISING related activities and ensure that information is organized accordingly to the reporting and auditing needs of the project. Ensure required levels of confidentiality.
    • Mobilize communities to participate in the design, implementation and maintenance of projects as well as design viable strategies which are both respectful with the local culture and are gender sensitive and effective in engaging women in the activities of the project.
    • Provide direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to all national ISING program officers and assistants.
    • Provide written and oral translation and report writing for program staff, as necessary;
    • 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.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Finance & Compliance Management:

    • Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
    • Responsible for expenditure tracking of activities carried out in the field

    Influence & Representation:

    • Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with the community, government and other stakeholder’s
    • Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets are met.

    Security:

    • Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

    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:

    • The Deputy Program Manager will supervise 9 officers

    Knowledge and Experience

    • MA/MS/MBA in relevant field required.
    • Minimum 4-5 years of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; specifically in economic recovery.
    • Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
    • Experience with running assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
    • Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
    • Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
    • Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
    • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
    • Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
    • Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.

    Success Factors

    • Strong Work Ethic, having the ability to learn the most efficient way of learning the most efficient way to complete tasks and finding ways to save time while completing daily assignments. Dependability and Responsibility, having the ability to come to work on time, are there when they are supposed to be, and are responsible for their actions and behavior. Adaptability, being adaptable and maintaining flexibility in completing tasks in an ever-changing workplace.
    • 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, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn.

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    Program Officer-I-SING

    Program/Department Summary

    • I-SING project is a 2 year funded project by the EU- Trust fund.
    • The position is based in Gombe with travel to Biu and Maiduguri on a regular basis.
    • The project’s focus is on adolescent girls and boys using the safe spaces model.
    • The project works with IDPs, returnees and the host community.
    • The overall objective of the program is to improve the safety, livelihoods and personal agency of adolescent girls in North East Nigeria.

    General Position Summary

    • The project officer will be responsible for supporting activities in the intervention communities of ISING program.
    • S/He will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming.
    • The project officer will report to the Deputy Programme Manager and work collaboratively with the Program Manager as well as fellow program staff.
    • S/he will work extensively with other sectors to ensure that all program activities are implemented successfully and timely.

    Essential Job Responsibilities
    Strategy & Vision:

    • Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
    • Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

    Program Management:

    • Support in project start-up and ongoing project management and administration of activities including beneficiary identification, distribution site selection, planning and implementing the distributions, working with partners and facilitating
    • Contribute to all fieldwork, including identifying beneficiaries and vendors, participating in distributions, monitoring and supporting beneficiaries during the shopping periods, coordinating with community leaders and other stakeholders and other field-based tasks as assigned.
    • Ensure effective beneficiary targeting according to established vulnerability criteria.
    • Contribute to program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with the other program staff.
    • Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
    • Conduct monitoring and data collection as directed by the Program Manager/Deputy, assisting with specific surveys or assessments as needed.
    • Contribute to providing the Deputy Program Manager with up-to-date information on the affected and targeted community and coordinates beneficiary lists and numbers with different stakeholders.
    • 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;
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Finance & Compliance Management:

    • Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
    • Responsible for expenditure tracking of activities carried out in the field

    Influence & Representation:

    • Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with the community, government and other stakeholder’s
    • Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets are met.

    Security:

    • Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

    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:

    • The officer will supervise a team of community coordinators and mentors

    Accountability:

    • Reports Directly To: The Deputy Program Manager
    • Works Directly With: Program Manager and with other I-SING officers in the program

    Knowledge and Experience

    • Previous working experience with women and girls is required
    • Knowledge of community participation approaches and conflict management skills
    • Ability to manage community volunteers and effective conflict management skills
    • Negotiation skills, especially while working with communities
    • Ability to organize and prioritize work, as well as meeting strict timelines
    • Experience in report writing is essential
    • Experience working in an NGO is an added advantage

    Success Factors

    • Strong Work Ethic, having the ability to learn the most efficient way of learning the most efficient way to complete tasks and finding ways to save time while completing daily assignments.
    • Dependability and Responsibility, having the ability to come to work on time, are there when they are supposed to be, and are responsible for their actions and behavior.
    • Adaptability, being adaptable and maintaining flexibility in completing tasks in an ever-changing workplace.
    • 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.

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    Program Assistant -I-SING

    Program/Department Summary

    • I-SING project is a 2 year funded project by the EU- Trust fund. The position is based in Gombe with possible travel to Biu and Maiduguri on a regular basis. The project’s focus is on adolescent girls and boys using the safe spaces model.
    • The project works with IDPs, returnees and the host community. The overall objective of the program is to improve the safety, livelihoods and personal agency of adolescent girls in North East Nigeria.

    General Position Summary

    • The project assistant will assist the program teams in the day to day implementation of all program activities in the areas of intervention.

    Essential Job Responsibilities
    Strategy & Vision:

    • Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
    • Recognize opportunities for learning and take initiative to learn and participate in capacity building opportunities in the organization.

    Program Management:

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

    Finance & Compliance Management:

    • Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
    • Responsible for expenditure tracking of activities carried out in the field

    Influence & Representation:

    • Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with the community, government and other stakeholder’s
    • Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets are met.

    Security:

    • Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

    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

    Accountability:

    • Reports Directly To: The Deputy Program Manager
    • Works Directly With: Program Manager and with other I-SING officers in the program

    Knowledge and Experience

    • 1-2 years of working experience. Previous experience in community work is highly preferred.
    • Proven ability to develop and maintain good relation with the local communities and project beneficiaries.
    • Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and reporting
    • Bachelor degree in relevant field or equivalent experience is highly recommended
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
    • Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
    • Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required

    Success Factors:

    • Strong Work Ethic, having the ability to learn the most efficient way of learning the most efficient way to complete tasks and finding ways to save time while completing daily assignments. Dependability and Responsibility, having the ability to come to work on time, are there when they are supposed to be, and are responsible for their actions and behavior. Adaptability, being adaptable and maintaining flexibility in completing tasks in an ever-changing workplace.
    • 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.

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    Cash and Vouchers Senior Program Officer

    Location: Biu, Borno

    Program / Department Summary

    • Mercy Corps Nigeria’s humanitarian program aims to provide assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Northeast Nigeria. With funding from humanitarian donors including OFDA, FFP, EU, and ECHO the humanitarian programs engage in several interventions including but not limited to food assistance, non-food items (NFI), protection, livelihoods, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors.
    • Mercy Corps is scaling-up and expanding its humanitarian response in Northeast Nigeria to reach more beneficiaries with additional assistance in a wider geographic area.

    General Position Summary

    • The Cash and Vouchers Senior Program Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of unconditional cash (UCT), cash for work (CFW) and using systems are in place to support cash transfer programming in Northeast Nigeria (Borno state).
    • The Senior Program Officer will work closely with the Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader, MEL team, Head of Office, and support staff (including finance, operations, and administration) to ensure that activities are implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality.
    • The position includes the daily management of program staff. The Cash and Vouchers Senior Program Officer reports directly to the Deputy Team Leader and will work closely and coordinate with other sectors

    Essential Job Responsibilities
    Strategy and Vision:

    • Recognize opportunities to evolve the current humanitarian portfolio into a more effective and impactful portfolio addressing the changing needs of conflict-affected populations.
    • Contribute to country-wide strategy development.

    Representation and Coordination:

    • Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with communities, local authorities and other stakeholders.
    • Ensure effective coordination with relevant working groups, UN, ICRC and colleagues I/NGO agencies.

    Program Management:

    • Oversee the implementation of UCT and CFW activities and administration of the teams across program field locations;
    • Develop activity work plans and manage day-to-day activity implementation;
    • Ensure that program implementation is responsive to community needs, meets targets, and is carried out in line with best practices;
    • Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to vulnerability criteria;
    • Establish and maintain effective program reporting, and monitoring and evaluation systems (to track, analyze and report on results) for both internal and external use;
    • Integrate community approaches, protection mainstreaming, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate;
    • Ensure program filing system is in place, adheres to internal and donor regulation and filing is regularly maintained;
    • Adhere to all MC policies related to security, operations and transport/ logistics information related to programming.

    Team Management:

    • Supervise, hire and orient team members, as necessary;
    • Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence;
    • Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews;
    • Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives;
    • 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.
    • Identify any gaps or capacity needs within the team and ensure training and capacity building is incorporated into program planning.

    Finance & Compliance Management:

    • Ensure compliance with all donor and Mercy Corps regulations;
    • Oversee the UCT and CFW activity budgets and project monthly cash flow.

    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.

    Other:

    • 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.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Knowledge and Experience

    • MA/MS/MBA in relevant field required.
    • Minimum 4-5 years of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; specifically in economic recovery.
    • Prior experience implementing livelihoods programs is essential, preferably in conflict settings.
    • Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
    • Experience with running assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
    • Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
    • Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
    • Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
    • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
    • Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
    • Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.

    Success Factor:

    • Must be able to work independently and show initiative. Strong leadership, communication, and management skills are essential. Understanding of humanitarian principles and their application to program implementation is required.
    • Ability to supervise, mentor and coach a diverse team. Must be able to problem solve and multi-task on a range of administrative and programmatic issues.

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    WASH Senior Program Engineer Officer

    Location: Biu, Borno
    Reports to: the program manager.

    Program / Department Summary

    • Mercy Corps, an international humanitarian NGO and has been operating in Nigeria since 2012 is looking for the WASH engineer.
    • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene project focusing on key issues, which have demanded immediate attention within the water and sanitation sector and will support the improvement of Water points and Sanitation conditions, rehab and build new latrine, familiar with water network designing, and rehabilitation, rehabilitation of boreholes or drilling new one and rehab and build new septic tank in communal community and camp.

    General Position Summary
    He / She will be responsible for the following duties:

    • Perform all tasks related to water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation, build new latrine, rehab or drilling new borehole with hand pump installation, set-up water points, and secure the water point.
    • Good planning for water distribution in the targeted area;
    • Ensure that the water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation meet the safety standards;
    • Supervise the installment, maintenance, service and repair of water supply systems, water storage facilities, sewerage network, pumps, and other allied equipment;
    • Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the PM on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur;
    • Inspect engineering works carried out by civilian contractors and ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily prior to payment.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Assist and monitor the quality of the construction and implementation of appropriate water and sanitation facilities in the target area.
    • Contribute to the assessment and development of appropriate technologies for the water
    • And sanitation program of Mercy Corps in targeted area.
    • Work with the PM to improve the technologies already in use as well as their implementation process.
    • Be able to design latrine, borehole, and septic tank or (pit latrine), prepare BoQ, and Scope of Work, familiar with tender invitation, tender document, contract, service contract.
    • Work with field staff and partners to train them in water technologies and techniques, proper usage of WASH facilities.
    • Perform all tasks related to water point and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation in the targeted area
    • Prepare and analyze the reports related to the performance of water equipment in the field including main supply, storage tanks and distribution networks in targeted area.
    • Monitoring visits to the field to ensure the proper function and use of provided WASH facilities
    • Monitor and ensure the quality of job of skilled and unskilled labors.
    • Assist in preparation of scope of works for water and waste water systems by providing field based input.
    • Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the PM on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur.
    • Assist in preparation of technical evaluations.
    • Provide guidance and practical hands-on training to staff working under his/her supervision
    • Communicate with water partners to share experience and learn about alternative Technologies and Techniques.
    • Responsible for the daily implementation of water sanitation activities and progress at assigned work sites;
    • Develop action plans for project implementation - including all technical specifications for project implementation. In collaboration with the Program Manager;
    • Develop and maintain good lines of communication and relationships with local authorities and the local community.
    • Supervise and be responsible for all technical aspects of project implementation, ensure they are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner according to standard engineering methods.
    • Ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation.
    • Is responsible for maintaining detailed work plans and written records of engineering work undertaken in the project.
    • Follow all MC protocols and regulations according to guidance provided by the direct supervisor.
    • 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.
    • Provide water point maintenance training for communities and usage of communal latrines.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Professionalism: Bachelors or Master's Degree in Engineering, Water engineering, Civil engineering or related degree
    • Thorough knowledge of water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation.
    • Self-starter, flexible, resilient and a sense of humor
    • Demonstrated ability to build and manage effective working relationships in multi-cultural environment
    • Pro-active and able to work independently to complete project tasks
    • Attention to detail and ability to follow through on task assignments
    • Experience working with water and/or sanitation projects is an essential.
    • Maintain effective communications with the local authorities and local community.
    • Supervise and be responsible for all technical aspects of daily project implementation.
    • Ensure regular filed monitoring visits of targeted area and provide on job support & monitoring of selected contractors.
    • Explore alternative technologies that promote water conservation
    • Build the capacity of the community to manage limited water resources.
    • Good English written and spoken.

    Knowledge and Experience:

    • Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Engineering. Water engineering, Civil engineering or related degree
    • Minimum of five years professional experience in implementing emergency response programs in a humanitarian setting, particularly in the WASH sector;
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required;
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently;
    • Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail;
    • Knowledge on WASH promotion, and ability to develop training on the topic.
    • Ability to engage with local communities in rural areas.
    • Physically able to spend the long periods of time in the field.
    • Ability to think independently and problem solve.
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
    • Honest, hardworking and committed to community development.
    • Previous humanitarian experience. At least 2 years of experience in water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation. Experience with standard techniques and practices for maintenance of various types of water and sanitation facilities required.
    • Familiar with sphere standard

    Supervisory Responsibility:

    • All WASH activities in targeted area
    • Reports Directly to: Program Manager
    • Complete routine progress reports and submit reports as required by supervisor;
    • Provide weekly progress reports on implementation to supervisor;
    • Assist MC management with any requests for information or data regarding program expansion or development.

    Works Directly with:

    • WASH team, Operation, Logistics and Finance
    • Cooperate and coordinate with all project staff to ensure good internal coordination and subsequent high quality project selection, implementation and management.
    • Coordinate with MC staff of non-engineering projects that may be present in the assigned locations.

    Success Factors

    • The successful candidate will be able carry on the vision of the engineering department; provide leadership and motivation; be a team player; be able to train and capacity-build staff; ensure that projects are planned appropriately and delivered to a high quality.

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    Field Enumerator (Baseline Survey)

    Reports Directly To: TARE project team while working closing with Mercy Corps M&E team.
     
    Program/Department Summary

    • Mercy Corps through funding from the Gerald A. and Henrietta Rauenhorst (GHR) Foundation will implement TARE (which stands for “together” in Hausa) an inter-religious peacebuilding program. TARE aims to reduce participation in violence in Northern Nigeria through engagement of religious actors in interfaith and policy dialogues.
    • Mercy Corps in Kaduna and Plateau States, will work to strengthen collaboration between community religious leaders and institutions to promote interfaith dialogues and learning exchanges, resolve resource-based conflicts that fall along identity lines, and support linkages to formal governance processes at the state and local level.
    • By evaluating and comparing the impact of each of the two approaches, the research generated during the TARE program will be used to inform future inter-religious peacebuilding programs in Northern Nigeria.

    Position Objective/Purpose

    • The purpose of the data collection is to provide baseline value and target setting against which the TARE project can monitor and assess its progress and effectiveness during implementation and after the activity is completed.
    • The successful individuals will work closely with the TARE project team to mobilize community respondents, conduct personalized interviews and collect site-specific data within identified local communities in Jos North LGA in Plateau state and Jema’a, LGA in Kaduna state.

    Scope of Work/Responsibilities
    The field enumerators will:

    • Get familiar with data collection tools and study protocol
    • Attend study orientation and data collection training
    • Conduct TARE baseline data collection in selected communities in Jema’a LGA Kaduna state and Jos North Plateau state.
    • Orient and guide the MC project team on likely sensitivities that could affect the usage of the survey tools within the target communities
    • Conduct focus group discussions (FGDs) and Key informant interviews (KII) with selected stakeholders in the selected communities
    • Work collaboratively with TARE project and MC M&E team to ensure successful implementation of the baseline study
    • Review filled data collection tools to ensure completion and quality of data
    • Provide guidance and clarifications at data analysis stage regarding collected data as needed
    • Play a key role in the mobilization of community respondents for the survey.

    Qualifications and Personal Attributes

    • Qualifications in the fields of the Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies or Statistics.
    • A sound track record in developing and conducting  research
    • Proven skills in the use of mobile device for data collection
    • Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
    • Experience working in the selected communities in Jos North and Jema’a LGAs and have a good understanding of the local dialects is preferred.
    • Experience in data collection and analysis using participatory methodology.
    • Possess a degree of flexibility to work and availability to respond to comments and questions in a timely and appropriate manner.
    • Strong command over English and Hausa, especially ability to write high quality, clear and concise reports.
    • Only candidates residing in Plateau and Kaduna states are eligible to apply.
    • Candidates who reside or are familiar with the local communities in the targeted LGAs are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their CV’s and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org All applications must include the position title in the subject line.

    Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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