Ongoing Graduate recruitment at Mercy Corps, 7th June 2017
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 collaborate to put bold solutions into
action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger
communities from within, now
and for the future. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps
operates in over 13 states focusing on key thematic areas of
humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent girls’
empowerment.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Shelter Assistant
Location: Ngala, Borno
Program / Department Summary
- The Shelter Assistant is responsible in supporting the
management of all shelter construction and to support in conducting
sectoral needs assessments in liaison with other relevant team members
such as protection advisor, community relief committee and WASH team.
- He/she would assist to develop technical components to shelter
and preparation of BOQ and Estimates, Planning, Technical Details,
Drawings, improve development techniques for the safer building/shelter
and other all Civil and Architectural related projects.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Support in carrying out shelter needs assessments taking into
account the current situation, projected population planning figures and
the expected scale of returns.
- Support in the developments of shelter strategies which are
framed by Mercy Corps’s Global Strategy for Settlement and Shelter and
take into consideration the local context, age and gender, culture,
climate, environmental protection and the availability of local
resources, including materials, capacities and existing infrastructure.
- Support in providing clear guidance on standards for shelter,
including minimum emergency standards to meet basic and essential needs
as well as guidance for phased improvement of shelter conditions that
will be necessary as the duration of the displacement prolongs.
- Compiling, analyzing and mapping available information on
shelter options in country taking into account relevant policies adopted
by the Government and CCCM cluster. When planning shelter works,
ensuring that the technical component reflects Sphere minimum standards
for the provision of emergency and other types of shelter assistance and
is within the budgetary requirements. Due consideration should be given
to standards in other relevant sectors such as water and sanitation.
- Ensuring that specifications, bills of quantities and drawings
are produced in a technically sound and standardized manner. Establish
monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure that works are implemented
according to plans and completed within the designated timeframe.
- Ensure that local communities and the community relief community
have been consulted on all activities so as not to create unnecessary
tension between the displaced and host populations.
- Support in monitoring of all shelter and infrastructure activities
- When identifying beneficiaries, ensure that the needs of the
most vulnerable population of concern (POC) and host families are
addressed. Mercy Corps’ vulnerability indicators should be applied in a
participatory manner during the beneficiary selection.
- When planning shelter works, ensure that the technical component
reflects Sphere minimum standards for the provision of emergency and
other types of shelter assistance and is within the budgetary
requirements. Standards for other sectors such as water and sanitation
should be taken into consideration also.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelors or higher in Building Engineering or Civil Engineering.
- 2-3+ years in building and construction sector
- Experience in building shelter in humanitarian context etc.
- Fluency in both verbal and written English highly preferred. Fluency in Kanuri is required
- Multi-tasking, coordination, organization, prioritization skills
essential. Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and
evaluation, and report writing
- Highly-developed computers skills, with strong familiarity with
MS Office, Power point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and infrastructure design
software
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members required. Ability to work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Job Title: Shelter Assistant
Location: Dikwa
Program / Department Summary
- The Shelter Assistant is responsible in supporting the
management of all shelter construction and to support in conducting
sectoral needs assessments in liaison with other relevant team members
such as protection advisor, community relief committee and WASH team.
- He/she would assist to develop technical components to shelter
and preparation of BOQ and Estimates, Planning, Technical Details,
Drawings, improve development techniques for the safer building/shelter
and other all Civil and Architectural related projects.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Support in carrying out shelter needs assessments taking into
account the current situation, projected population planning figures and
the expected scale of returns.
- Support in the developments of shelter strategies which are
framed by Mercy Corps’s Global Strategy for Settlement and Shelter and
take into consideration the local context, age and gender, culture,
climate, environmental protection and the availability of local
resources, including materials, capacities and existing infrastructure.
- Support in providing clear guidance on standards for shelter,
including minimum emergency standards to meet basic and essential needs
as well as guidance for phased improvement of shelter conditions that
will be necessary as the duration of the displacement prolongs.
- Compiling, analyzing and mapping available information on
shelter options in country taking into account relevant policies adopted
by the Government and CCCM cluster. When planning shelter works,
ensuring that the technical component reflects Sphere minimum standards
for the provision of emergency and other types of shelter assistance and
is within the budgetary requirements. Due consideration should be given
to standards in other relevant sectors such as water and sanitation.
- Ensuring that specifications, bills of quantities and drawings are produced in a technically sound and standardized manner.
- Establish monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure that works
are implemented according to plans and completed within the designated
timeframe.
- Ensure that local communities and the community relief community
have been consulted on all activities so as not to create unnecessary
tension between the displaced and host populations.
- Support in monitoring of all shelter and infrastructure activities
- When identifying beneficiaries, ensure that the needs of the
most vulnerable population of concern (POC) and host families are
addressed. Mercy Corps’ vulnerability indicators should be applied in a
participatory manner during the beneficiary selection.
- When planning shelter works, ensure that the technical component
reflects Sphere minimum standards for the provision of emergency and
other types of shelter assistance and is within the budgetary
requirements. Standards for other sectors such as water and sanitation
should be taken into consideration also.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelors or higher in Building Engineering or Civil Engineering.
- 2-3+ years in building and construction sector
- Experience in building shelter in humanitarian context etc.
- Fluency in both verbal and written English highly preferred. Fluency in Kanuri is required
- Multi-tasking, coordination, organization, prioritization skills
essential. Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and
evaluation, and report writing
- Highly-developed computers skills, with strong familiarity with
MS Office, Power point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and infrastructure design
software
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members required. Ability to work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.
Job Title: Shelter Officer
Location: Ngala
Program / Department Summary
- The Shelter Officer is responsible in managing all shelter
construction and to conducts comprehensive sectoral needs assessments in
liaison with other relevant team members such as protection advisor,
community relief committee and WASH team.
- He/she will be involve and assist to develop all technical
components to manage Safer Building Designing, WASH, Preparation of BOQ
and Estimates, Planning, Technical Details, Drawings, improve
development techniques for the safer building/shelter and other all
Civil and Architectural related projects.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Carrying out shelter needs assessments taking into account the
current situation, projected population planning figures and the
expected scale of returns.
- Developments of shelter strategies which are framed by Mercy
Corps’ Global Strategy for shelter and take into consideration the local
context, age and gender, culture, climate, environmental protection and
the availability of local resources, including materials, capacities
and existing infrastructure.
- Provide clear guidance on standards for shelter, including
minimum emergency standards to meet basic and essential needs as well as
guidance for phased improvement of shelter conditions that will be
necessary as the duration of the displacement prolongs.
- Compiling, analyzing and mapping available information on
shelter options in country taking into account relevant policies adopted
by the Government and CCCM cluster. When planning shelter works,
ensuring that the technical component reflects Sphere minimum standards
for the provision of emergency and other types of shelter assistance and
is within the budgetary requirements. Due consideration should be given
to standards in other relevant sectors such as water and sanitation.
- Ensuring the shelter strategy is periodically reviewed to
reflect the evolving situation in country and progressively
transitioning to more sustainable shelter solutions. This process should
be done in close collaboration with the CCCM Cluster, beneficiaries and
the host Government while bearing in mind the shelter needs of people
upon their eventual return to their community of origin.
- Ensuring that specifications, bills of quantities and drawings are produced in a technically sound and standardized manner.
- Establish monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure that works
are implemented according to plans and completed within the designated
timeframe.
- Ensure that local communities and community relief committee
have been consulted on all activities so as not to create unnecessary
tension between the displaced and host populations.
- Monitor all shelter and infrastructure activities
- When identifying beneficiaries, ensure that the needs of the
most vulnerable population of concern (POC) and host families are
addressed. Mercy Corps’ vulnerability indicators should be applied in a
participatory manner during the beneficiary selection.
- When planning shelter works, ensure that the technical component
reflects Sphere minimum standards for the provision of emergency and
other types of shelter assistance and is within the budgetary
requirements. Standards for other sectors such as water and sanitation
should be taken into consideration also.
- The position requires regular contact with program, protection
and field staff in country in order to ensure technical support related
to shelter and construction activities.
- Close and regular contact with CCCM Cluster and Government
Authorities, is essential to discuss matters relating to shelter and
infrastructure coordination and provision
Knowledge and Experience
- BA/S or higher in Building Engineering or Civil Engineering.
- 3-4+ years in building and construction sector
- Experience in building shelter in humanitarian context etc.
- Fluency in both verbal and written English highly preferred. Fluency in Kanuri is required
- Multi-tasking, coordination, organization, prioritization skills
essential. Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and
evaluation, and report writing
- Highly-developed computers skills, with strong familiarity with
MS Office, Power point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and infrastructure design
software
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members required. Ability to work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Job Title: Shelter Officer
Location: Dikwa
Program / Department Summary
- The Shelter Officer is responsible in managing all shelter
construction and to conducts comprehensive sectoral needs assessments in
liaison with other relevant team members such as protection advisor,
community relief committee and WASH team.
- He/she will be involve and assist to develop all technical
components to manage Safer Building Designing, WASH, Preparation of BOQ
and Estimates, Planning, Technical Details, Drawings, improve
development techniques for the safer building/shelter and other all
Civil and Architectural related projects.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Carrying out shelter needs assessments taking into account the
current situation, projected population planning figures and the
expected scale of returns.
- Developments of shelter strategies which are framed by Mercy
Corps’ Global Strategy for shelter and take into consideration the local
context, age and gender, culture, climate, environmental protection and
the availability of local resources, including materials, capacities
and existing infrastructure.
- Provide clear guidance on standards for shelter, including
minimum emergency standards to meet basic and essential needs as well as
guidance for phased improvement of shelter conditions that will be
necessary as the duration of the displacement prolongs.
- Compiling, analyzing and mapping available information on
shelter options in country taking into account relevant policies adopted
by the Government and CCCM cluster. When planning shelter works,
ensuring that the technical component reflects Sphere minimum standards
for the provision of emergency and other types of shelter assistance and
is within the budgetary requirements. Due consideration should be given
to standards in other relevant sectors such as water and sanitation.
- Ensuring the shelter strategy is periodically reviewed to
reflect the evolving situation in country and progressively
transitioning to more sustainable shelter solutions. This process should
be done in close collaboration with the CCCM Cluster, beneficiaries and
the host Government while bearing in mind the shelter needs of people
upon their eventual return to their community of origin.
- Ensuring that specifications, bills of quantities and drawings
are produced in a technically sound and standardized manner. Establish
monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure that works are implemented
according to plans and completed within the designated timeframe.
- Ensure that local communities and community relief committee
have been consulted on all activities so as not to create unnecessary
tension between the displaced and host populations.
- Monitor all shelter and infrastructure activities
- When identifying beneficiaries, ensure that the needs of the
most vulnerable population of concern (POC) and host families are
addressed. Mercy Corps’ vulnerability indicators should be applied in a
participatory manner during the beneficiary selection.
- When planning shelter works, ensure that the technical component
reflects Sphere minimum standards for the provision of emergency and
other types of shelter assistance and is within the budgetary
requirements. Standards for other sectors such as water and sanitation
should be taken into consideration also.
- The position requires regular contact with program, protection
and field staff in country in order to ensure technical support related
to shelter and construction activities.
- Close and regular contact with CCCM Cluster and Government
Authorities, is essential to discuss matters relating to shelter and
infrastructure coordination and provision
Knowledge and Experience
- BA/S or higher in Building Engineering or Civil Engineering.
- 3-4+ years in building and construction sector
- Experience in building shelter in humanitarian context etc.
- Fluency in both verbal and written English highly preferred. Fluency in Kanuri is required
- Multi-tasking, coordination, organization, prioritization skills
essential. Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and
evaluation, and report writing
- Highly-developed computers skills, with strong familiarity with
MS Office, Power point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and infrastructure design
software
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members required. Ability to work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Dikwa, Borno
Program / Department Summary
- With the insurgency affecting North East Nigeria and displacing
millions of people, Mercy Corps is expanding its humanitarian
programming to support the conflict-affected population.
- As a result of the wide-scale needs, Mercy Corps is scaling-up
food security, non-food items, nutrition, protection, livelihoods, and
water sanitation hygiene (WASH) activities in Dikwa, Ngala, and Jere
Local Government Areas in Borno State to address emergency needs.
General Position Summary
- Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance
Assistant reconciles various bank accounts at the field, analyzes and
reconciles items and provides staff with practical guidance on how to
close these items.
- Systematically follows up long outstanding items and long
outstanding open cases for bank reconciliations. Maintains appropriate
finance records for the work performed.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Follow all Mercy Corps policies, procedures, grant compliance and documentation requirements.
- Prepare and maintain filling records of all program activities and other related financial documents.
- Implement and make sure all Mercy Corps Field Finance Manual, procurement, assets
- Receive requests for funds from teams within program sites for activities, check and process requests.
- Prepare payment authorizations. Follow-up on timely disbursement of funds to the staff in these regions.
- Receive, reconcile and submit financial returns from the sub
field office to Field office -finance office for account registration
purposes.
- Identify and follow up on outstanding obligations.
- Receive, check and submit travel advance claims from field based
- Check and follow up on settlement of personal telephone and sat phone bills for staff.
- Keeps record of all cash, bank, advances and regularly updates
- Carries out weekly cash counts and whenever requested by the
Senior Finance Officer, Finance Manager, Country Director and official
auditors directed by the supervisor.
- Prints off all payment vouchers and matches with the documents to be filed.
- Pays or receives authorized bank payments and receipts.
- Makes sure all required documents are attached; calculations are
correct, appropriate approvals and reviews made per the AAM before
payment of any cash or bank payments.
- Enters transactions to the accounting software under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer whenever required.
- Ensure compliance with GAAPs, Nigerian, US laws and standard accounting practice.
- Code all expenditures following the standard chart of accounts,
coded budget and record to the accounting software or recording system
daily and ensure weekly review and posting.
- Match invoices/receipts with payment vouchers, GRN and other required documents.
- Prepare cash, bank and advances reconciliations and submit for review/approval every week and monthly.
- Make sure all income taxes, withholding taxes, VAT and other taxes are withheld and paid accordingly.
- Keep all finance documents and reports are properly filed,
labeled and stored in a clear and easily accessible manner following
FFM.
- Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.
- 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
- Any Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Experience
- Diploma or advanced certificate or equivalent in accounting or finance is required.
- 1 years’ experience in handling cash and accounting.
- Any Finance experience is preferred.
- Accounting skills and experience in general ledger, journal entries, payroll, cash/bank mgt.
- Computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and accounting software experience.
- Excellent oral and written English skills
- Willing to travel to Mercy Corps offices and take temporary assignments..
- Fluency in English, Kanuri and Hausa languages
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Ngala, Borno
Program/Department Summary
- With the insurgency affecting North East Nigeria and displacing
millions of people, Mercy Corps is expanding its humanitarian
programming to support the conflict-affected population.
- As a result of the wide-scale needs, Mercy Corps is scaling-up
food security, non-food items, nutrition, protection, livelihoods, and
water sanitation hygiene (WASH) activities in Dikwa, Ngala, and Jere
Local Government Areas in Borno State to address emergency needs.
General Position Summary
- Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance
Assistant reconciles various bank accounts at the field, analyzes and
reconciles items and provides staff with practical guidance on how to
close these items.
- Systematically follows up long outstanding items and long
outstanding open cases for bank reconciliations. Maintains appropriate
finance records for the work performed.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Follow all Mercy Corps policies, procedures, grant compliance and documentation requirements.
- Prepare and maintain filling records of all program activities and other related financial documents.
- Implement and make sure all Mercy Corps Field Finance Manual, procurement, assets
- Receive requests for funds from teams within program sites for activities, check and process requests.
- Prepare payment authorizations. Follow-up on timely disbursement of funds to the staff in these regions.
- Receive, reconcile and submit financial returns from the sub
field office to Field office -finance office for account registration
purposes.
- Identify and follow up on outstanding obligations.
- Receive, check and submit travel advance claims from field based
- Check and follow up on settlement of personal telephone and sat phone bills for staff.
- Keeps record of all cash, bank, advances and regularly updates
- Carries out weekly cash counts and whenever requested by the
Senior Finance Officer, Finance Manager, Country Director and official
auditors directed by the supervisor.
- Prints off all payment vouchers and matches with the documents to be filed.
- Pays or receives authorized bank payments and receipts.
- Makes sure all required documents are attached; calculations are
correct, appropriate approvals and reviews made per the AAM before
payment of any cash or bank payments.
- Enters transactions to the accounting software under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer whenever required.
- Ensure compliance with GAAPs, Nigerian, US laws and standard accounting practice.
- Code all expenditures following the standard chart of accounts,
coded budget and record to the accounting software or recording system
daily and ensure weekly review and posting.
- Match invoices/receipts with payment vouchers, GRN and other required documents.
- Prepare cash, bank and advances reconciliations and submit for review/approval every week and monthly.
- Make sure all income taxes, withholding taxes, VAT and other taxes are withheld and paid accordingly.
- Keep all finance documents and reports are properly filed,
labeled and stored in a clear and easily accessible manner following
FFM.
- Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.
- 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
- Any Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Experience
- Diploma or advanced certificate or equivalent in Accounting or Finance is required.
- 1 year experience in handling cash and accounting.
- Any Finance experience is preferred.
- Accounting skills and experience in general ledger, journal entries, payroll, cash/bank mgt.
- Computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and accounting software experience.
- Excellent oral and written English skills
- Willing to travel to Mercy Corps offices and take temporary assignments..
- Fluency in English, Kanuri and Hausa languages
Success Factors
- The successful candidate will combine curiosity and strong
technical skills, experience in Shelter programs, and a want-to-do
attitude.
- S/he will be an effective communicator, with dedication towards
community work, commitment to work long hours in the field conditions
with limited access to resources.
- S/He will be highly motivated, with initiative and capable to work with limited direct supervision.
- ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in
large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected
contexts, including remote management and capacity development.
- S/he will be willing to conduct several days-long field travels
and work in ethnically and culturally diversified and fast growing team.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV's and Cover
Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to:
[email protected] All applications must include the position title in the subject line, be not more than four pages.
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.
Application Deadline 20th June, 2017.