Mercy Corps Job Vacancy for a Deputy Project Manager in Nigeria
Mercy Corps, An International Humanitarian Organisation is looking for a
suitable candidate to fill a very strategic position within our
Empowering Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) Program. We are
looking for a motivated individual, who is enthusiastic about the work
we do and is looking to work within a dynamic team, to fill the position
of:
Job Title: Deputy Project Manager - Empowering Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) Program
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- The ENGINE Deputy Project Manager will support the project
manager to lead the initiation and implementation of a 3-year program to
reduce financial and education barriers for marginalized Nigerian
adolescent girls and young women.
- The objectives of the ENGINE program are to increase girls’ and
young women's access to (1) financial education and life skills; (2)
peer to peer networks and mentors; and (3) direct assets (materials and
savings).
- ENGINE will integrate young women into value chains as well as conduct other market-driven employment opportunities.
- ENGINE will also work with girls in formal and informal
education to increase their learning opportunities and outcomes to
prepare them for future economic activities.
- Mercy Corps is a sub-awardee to a large international company
and will collaborate with other stakeholders for the implementation of
the ENGINE program.
Required Skills and Experience
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Education, Management, International Development or relevant field;
- A minimum of 6 years of experience, including 3 years in a
senior management position; experience in Middle or Northern Nigeria
strongly preferred;
- Experience managing large-scale secondary education or school to
work and especially targeting marginalized 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 clubs and links to financial
institutions. Experience using SMS for training or messaging preferred.
- Experience coordinating with private sector actors to leverage complementary funding and increase scale of activities.
- Demonstrated experience working with country-level ministries and government officials is preferred.
- Experience operating large, complex programs in an insecure environment is required.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures,
meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team
members.
- Strong understanding of DfID compliance issues; experience managing contracts and performance based payments is desired.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English
required, including report development, writing and editing. Hausa
language skills strongly preferred.
- Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant
cross-cultural issues in high security environment. Experience managing
a multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a
plus.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV's
and Cover Letters, addressing the position requirements to:
[email protected]
Note:
- All applications must include the position title in the subject line.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 25th June, 2015.