Ongoing recruitment at Mercy Corps Nigeria, December 2016 - updated

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Mercy Corps has worked in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its programming on adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development, conflict mitigation, and humanitarian response.

Mercy Corps is recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Maiduguri - Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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 handles various reconciliations at the field, and systematically follows all financial documentation for payment procession and maintains the appropriate finance records for the work performed.

Essential Job Functions

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, 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

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.

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..
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
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 in Borno. In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will support the database Officer in primary data quantitative data from the field.
S/he will primarily conduct qualitative research, including focus groups, as well as some quantitative questionnaires. S/he will have excellent ability to interact with beneficiary communities.

Essential Job functions

Responsible for carrying out host focus group discussions, Conducting activities, Key Informant Interviews, writing detailed notes, summary analyses and writing case studies.
Support Database Officer to clean and manage incoming data
Follow up with community beneficiaries to gather the event of missing or inaccurate data
Participate and in any field activities such as community mobilization, information dissemination, attendance of committee meetings and any workshops.
Enter all training details of all participating Beneficiary details trained under the program
Assist in completing entries of all trainings, distributions, monitoring, registrations carried out at the field under the program
Support in data validation of the all activities that take place in the selected regions of intervention carried out by Mercy Corps
Support any kind of program data entry and documentations
Participate in any monitoring and evaluations at the field as may be requested by the 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
Any Other duties as assigned

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Preferably a diploma or a B.Sc.
1 years’ experience managing quantitative data
Effective verbal and written communication,
Multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills
Experience using Excel
Experience creating basic graphs and tables a plus
Attention to detail and quality.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri.

Job Title: Shelter Officer
Location: Maiduguri, 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 in Borno. In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

The Shelter Officer is a new position under the overall supervision of the Shelter Senior Officer. The shelter officer will implement all the activities within the work plan under the shelter component.

Essential Job Functions

Implement best practices through capacity mapping and gaps identification.
Implementing program activities within the set timeline and are delivering according to the work plan.
Responsible for shelter and NFIs response in the field, including targeting, registration, verification, distribution, and follow up, in coordination with relevant stakeholders
Develop documents on Shelter/NFI best practices, through capacity mapping and gaps identification
Prepare distribution reports, including analysis and recommendations. Plan and participate where possible in post-distribution monitoring exercises, and prepare Post-Distribution Monitoring
Develop and contribute to a central database of partnership profile.
Establish and maintain good working relationship with contractors
Review construction materials testing and interpret the results of such tests
Monitor and advise on construction safety practices
Take primary responsibility for data gathering in engineering related works;
Provide data in support of team submission of timely weekly, monthly and quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during implementation.
Develop documents on Shelter/NFI best practices, through capacity mapping and gaps identification.
Responsible for shelter and NFIs response in the field, including targeting, registration, verification, distribution, and follow up, in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

BA/S in Engineering or other relevant field.
2 years’ experience implementing shelter programs/ activities
Experience with emergency Shelter programs with a view on sustainable infrastructure, Cash-for-Work programming required
Experience working with local stakeholders required
Good organizational and program management skills and the ability to anticipate program needs.
Ability to effectively represent the organization and its interests to a diverse range of stakeholders, including local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, donors, other international organizations, the media and the community.
Demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required, with strong focus on Excel.
Ability to analyze databases resulting from surveys
Excellent oral and written English skills are an advantage, with local languages skills a bonus.
Proven experience in working in insecure environment and through remote management.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri

Job Title: Wash Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a strong WASH Officer who will be responsible for the day to day Implementation of the WASH Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) component in Ngala and Dikwa areas. The person will be required to be based in Ngala or Dikwa.

Essential Job Functions

Works closely with the WASH Senior Officer to implement the project in line with Mercy Corps, Donor, Government requirements and standards in accordance with the approved work plan, budget, project documents and implementation strategy.
Attends WASH Coordination meetings as may be requested by the supervisor.
Operationalizes the implementation of all WASH related activities in regions like Ngala and /or Dikwa
Works closely with beneficiaries in the area of WASH on a daily basis to identify and prioritize needs and closely monitors the implementation of all the WASH activities.
Participates in site assessment and selection of rightful beneficiary communities.
Participates in needs assessments and baseline surveys to identify a clear water, sanitation and hygiene situation in the selected project areas.
Participates in the planning, design and implementation of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene projects in accordance with applicable technical standards and best practices.
Carries out supervision and monitoring of all field activities related to the WASH component.
Responsible for timely and well-planned delivery and distribution of the beneficiary items to the communities in the assigned project area(s).
Participates in all relevant WASH trainings of committees for the operationalization of the program.
Ensures good coordination and working relationships with relevant NGOs and UN agencies, beneficiary communities and local authorities.
Mobilizes the community to fully participate in the project implementation for sustainability.
Works closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation staff to capture the required data for measuring the impact indicators.
Establishes and maintains good coordination and good working relationships with all leaders, the local government line departments, humanitarian actors in the area and beneficiaries.
Ensure that all his/her work follows international & national quality standards and best practices and that all WASH projects are technically environmentally sound.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with all Mercy Corps teams
Conducts him/herself both professionally in such a manner that brings credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Preparation of activity reports, weekly and monthly reports; ensure timely submission to the supervisor.
Carry out any other duties or activities assigned to by the supervisor(s) 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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Degree or a Diploma in Civil, Water Engineering or Community/Public/Environmental Health Sciences.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in handling WASH responsibilities preferably from any setting (Private/ Public enterprise)
Excellent skills and experience in the assessment and supervision of WASH and rural projects
Proven ability to lead a team of professionals in the field of expertise in order to successfully achieve the objectives of the project.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri.

Job Title: Database Officer
Location: Maiduguri - Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

The Database Officer is a crucial role under the supervision of the part of the Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer.
The Database Officer analyzes data information submitted by all program teams, M& E team and cleans incoming data, collects and maintains data storage.

Essential Job Functions

Ensure the quality of data submitted by program field team to identify where mistakes have been made and support in data cleaning.
Support the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to develop periodic reports on specific or cross-cutting themes through quantitative data analysis for presentation at partner learning workshops, Social Mobilization meetings etc
Identify missing data and follow-up with all program and M& E team
Create and Manage the online database
Update and assure the proper functioning of the web-based analytics dashboard, including implementing partners’ dashboard log-in accounts.
Work with the analytics dashboard to periodically adapt the design of the analytics dashboard based on program learning or any emerging data needs.
Helps create humanitarian profiles for all partners, MC humanitarian beneficiaries, among others.
Work with the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to provide custom analysis of incoming program activity and assessment data
Creates charts, tables, graphs and map visualizations to effectively communicate data insights on Mercy Corps area of interventions or any new planned sites.
Contributes to the design of assessment surveys
Enter details for all selected Mercy Corps beneficiary on the program
Complete entries of all the different beneficiaries on each program activity and keeps updating the data periodically as may be requested.
Carries out field visits to support in data validation of all program activities.
Supports any kind of program data entry and documentations as may be requested from time to time.
Ensures all information is captured in a timely manner, updated and well stored.
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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, relevant discipline
Two years of work experience in the area of Information Technology,
Experience performing basic data analytics with Excel, SASS, SPSS, R or similar analytics software
Multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills
Experience using mapping software (such as CartoDB) a plus
Creative analyst and has a rigorous attention to detail and quality.
S/he is skilled in Excel and experienced generating data visualizations including charts, graphs, tables, and maps, to communicate analysis.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri

Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Location: Maiduguri - Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a Human Resource officer responsible for undertaking the Human Resource function within the human resource department in Maiduguri Office

Essential Job Functions

Follow Mercy Corps Policies and Procedures for Human Resources as stipulated in the Mercy Corps field Administration and National Policy manual;
Handles the field recruitment process in liaison with the hiring managers.
Receives all HR related documentation from head office and ensures to have it filed.
Updates all personnel files and ensures safety of all personnel information
Ensures staff fills all medical forms and sends them to the head office, Abuja.
Maintain staff personnel files in an MC standardized filing system, making sure all necessary HR paperwork is consistently filed and/or updated as required.
Maintain confidentiality of all national staff personnel issues including disciplinary procedures and contracts/pay rises;
Assist with the collection of monthly timesheets and ensuring original copies are sent to the head office, Abuja.
Ensure that all new hires undergo on-boarding process at the field office for both nationals and expatriates upon the hire.
Ensure that staff undertake mandatory trainings like code of conduct and PMD PRO 1 certification
Participate in any disciplinary meetings and hearings and take minutes.
Track all performance reviews/probationary evaluations and notify supervisory staff accordingly;
Ensure monthly tracking’s for Medical and staff attendance, hires and terminations
Monthly tracking of Leave attendance, National Field Database, Medical, Performance Management, Training database
Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to mercy corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by Mercy Corps Country Program.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience with office administration; computer skills are required, must be an independent thinker and have strong organizational skills;
Must possess a minimum of a degree in preferably Human Resource, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or other related field.
Demonstrated excellence in human resource management, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, including staff training, motivation, and discipline
Ability to communicate in English, Kanuri and Hausa
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Good negotiation, representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
Strong ability to innovatively solve problems.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri.

Job Title: Program Assistant
Location: Dikwa or Ngala LGA - Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a strong Program Assistant responsible for ensuring the logistics, distributions, registration, reporting and overall monitoring in Dikwa and Ngala.
The position is to be based in Dikwa or Ngala.

Essential Job Functions

Daily management of the finance Assistant(s) in Maiduguri office
Oversee daily cash count with the assistant finance officer
Manage the month end accounting close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation in all country offices.
Primary responsibility for maintaining the general ledger software files, including set up and maintenance of new project accounts, regular back-up of files, etc.
Review and upload data to the general ledger
Receives all monthly field projections and prepares revenue recognition entries and other final closing journal entries
Enter, post and maintain filing of monthly journal entries and prepares month end balance sheet account reconciliations.
Oversee the maintenance of all accounting records, ensuring that records are complete, accurate and safeguarded
Assist in the training and support staff in the field office including answering daily questions, training new hires, making field visits, etc.
Monitor cash and bank balances and coordinate monthly cash flow requests
Assist the Finance Manager in responding to audit inquiries at the field level
Conduct monitoring plan to lessen financial and compliance risks at beneficiary sites
Review field financial reports for correctness and completeness and ensure that reports are submitted on time.
Follow up on all compliance issues, audits and document resolutions.
Maintain tracking as well as financial files in accordance with the Field Finance Manual.
Process payments and reconcile financial tracking to general ledger reports.
Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to mercy corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by Mercy Corps Country Program.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Preferably a Diploma or its equivalent.
At least 2 years’ relevant experience, ideally in commodities tracking, warehousing and distribution of goods.
Experience working for an international NGO is preferred
Applicant must have solid skills in data entry and close attention to detail.
Well-developed computer skills with strong familiarity of databases (MS Access), Microsoft Word and Excel are preferred
Familiarity with USAID Food rules and regulations is an advantage
Candidate must also possess an ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Good experience and skills in distribution management is fundamental.
Good experience with NGOs and food programs is a good advantage.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Maiduguri - 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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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 handles various reconciliations at the field, and systematically follows all financial documentation for payment procession and maintains the appropriate finance records for the work performed.

Essential Job Functions

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, 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

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.

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..
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri

Job Title: Logistics Officer
Location: Maiduguri, 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 in Borno. In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a strong Logistics Officer who will support the program with the logistics function in a timely and effective manner.
The Logistics support required will be in areas namely; Dikwa, Ngala and Borno. This position requires someone with a willingness to be based in any of these locations.

Essential Job Functions
Asset Management:

Maintain the asset records for the field office and liaise with Abuja for a centralized assets inventory
Ensure all the items bought that fall under Asset category according to MC Policies are properly registered on the Asset Register with all the required information
Maintain a softcopy and manual filing system of the Asset Register for Maiduguri Office
Liaise with all staff on Assets Management, movement and monitor if the register is properly maintained and matches with the softcopy.
Ensure quarterly reviews and physically crosscheck the Asset Register with the assets to ensure the asset tags are available on the assets and update the assets condition - depreciation if applicable.

Fleet management:

Ensure that all vehicles are safe and road-worthy and have proper on-board vehicle documentation.
Maintain administrative vehicle files for each vehicle.
Continuous tracking of vehicle log-sheets; responsible for monthly compilation of fuel consumptions.
Schedule vehicle use to meet programmatic and operational needs by maintaining vehicle movement board daily. Oversee and ensure proper use of the vehicles.
Oversee fuel consumption purchase and tracking including coordination with gas station(s)
Organize regular service schedules for vehicles and maintain service schedule files.
Ensure major repairs are done in a timely manner.
Track vehicle expenses in accordance with the respective procurement policy.
File Monthly Vehicle Consumables sheet for each vehicle separately.
Order and maintain stock of spare parts and consumables.
Manage drivers’ leave schedules ensuring smooth operation of the fleet.
Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure proper tracking of drivers HR files.
Ensure drivers are licensed and trained.
Coordinate with drivers to ensure regular vehicle communications is in place.
Ensure security measures for vehicles such as parking, storage of keys, emergency supplies, etc.
Ensures that security incident reports are completed and filed including all vehicles’ related incidents.
Ensures that accident reports are completed and filed.
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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

A Degree in Accounting, Economics, Logistics and Procurement Management, Business Management, or related field ( with international NGOs is an asset)
Two to three years’ experience in logistics and procurement with strong organizational skills,
Ability to maintain the procurement and logistics filing system,
Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel
Adaptability to unanticipated circumstances,
Microsoft Office computer skills and experience with using email.
Proven ability to solve problems independently without supervision
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri

Job Title: Security Advisor
Location: Maiduguri - Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking to hire a Security Advisor with an experience from a high-risk, humanitarian context.
The position requires advanced analytical capacity, together with operational experience in an insecure/post-conflict environments and a strong understanding of the humanitarian community.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for carrying out host focus group discussions, Conducting activities, Key Informant Interviews, writing detailed notes, summary analyses and writing case studies.
Support Database Officer to clean and manage incoming data
Follow up with community beneficiaries to gather the event of missing or inaccurate data
Participate and in any field activities such as community mobilization, information dissemination, attendance of committee meetings and any workshops.
Enter all training details of all participating Beneficiary details trained under the program
Assist in completing entries of all trainings, distributions, monitoring, registrations carried out at the field under the program
Support in data validation of the all activities that take place in the selected regions of intervention carried out by Mercy Corps
Support any kind of program data entry and documentations
Participate in any monitoring and evaluations at the field as may be requested by the 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
Any Other duties as assigned

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Humanitarian Work or Security Management or equivalent field / operational experience
Any recognized certificate in security management.
2 years of experience as a Security Adviser in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Experience working in complex and volatile contexts,
Expertise in conducting Security Risk Assessment and advising on security protocols.
Strong security background particularly working with any INGOs,
Experience in developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems
Interpersonal communication and proven written / presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions.
Demonstrable expertise of Humanitarian risk management.
Strong demonstrated inter- personal skills in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to make good judgment on staff safety and provide appropriate advice.
Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions.

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for receiving and tracking all distribution commodities and reporting on commodity holdings related to Mercy Corps’ Humanitarian program in Maiduguri.

Essential Job Functions

Have a clear understanding of the MC warehousing policy and assist in advising program teams and management on required practices and procedures.
Collect, track, and maintain records of waybills in and out of Mercy Corps’ warehouses, including all waybills related to commodity reception, transfers, distributions and the non-food items.
Implement a stack plan to store the commodities, based on the shipment and ensure its stability, accuracy and accountability.
Handle work based on store releases received to prepare the commodity stock for distribution plan.
Keep track and update warehouse transaction using waybill, stack bin card, tally sheet, warehouse ledger, physical inventory sheet , logistics summary, fumigation schedule, inventory log book and other related warehouse documents, include maintained those documents properly.
Maintain records of the beneficiary numbers of the program.
Keep the daily warehouse register books up to date
Conduct a physical count of commodities on hand at the end of every day or every week as needed, and reconcile that account with information in the CTS (Commodity Tracking System) database. Report any discrepancies to the Warehouse Officer as required.
Provide weekly report to Warehouse officer regarding commodity movement, stock available for distribution and any other issues during the week.
Regularly compile commodity distribution reports, recipient status report, lost status report and commodity distribution plan.
Maintain the master log of distributions.
Maintain a daily monitoring of both food and nonfood items with recording, CTS data management, and any related warehouse duties.
Coordinate laborer’s activities and ensure there are enough laborers to support activities (loading, unloading, restacking, etc)
Conduct a physical count of commodities on hand at the end of every day or every week as needed, and reconcile that account with information in the NFI Tracking System database. Report any discrepancies to the Logistics Officer and the Head of Office with reasonable explanations.
Maintain an accurate and consistent filing system of copies of warehouse, handling, transportation, and other key contracts.
Carry out any other duties or activities assigned to by the supervisor(s) 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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Preferably a Diploma is required, ideally in a field related to Information Technology or Management, Logistics and Warehouse management
At least 1 year’s relevant experience, ideally in commodities tracking, warehousing and distribution of food and non - food items.
Applicant must have solid skills in data entry management and close attention to details.
Well-developed computer skills with strong familiarity of databases (MS Access), Microsoft Word and Excel are required
Candidate must also possess an ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Good experience and skills in NFI Tracking System management is fundamental.
Good experience with NGOs and food programs is a good advantage.
A clear understanding of commodity management and Warehousing ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps rules and regulations is essential.

Job Title: Nutrition Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri – Borno State
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 in Borno. In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a strong Nutrition Coordinator working to improve the quality of nutrition implementation on food security and nutrition programming. This position will require for one to provide an inclusive forum for sharing, adapting, refining, and disseminating information, methodologies, tools, and promising practices on nutrition for increasing the impact of food security programming.

Essential Job Functions

Provide input into the design of nutrition program strategies and lead the implementation of nutrition activities.
Provides technical advice for all nutrition-related projects and activities.
Responsible for ensuring quality through staff capacity-strengthening, supportive supervision and monitoring.
Provide hiring managers, program managers, and program staff with explanations of the basic skills and knowledge about nutrition that staff need to carry out their work effectively.
Integrate nutrition within other program components, notably WASH and food security. Coordinate with other health teams to ensure complementary approaches,
Supervise ongoing implementation of maternal and child health and nutrition promotion activities, ensuring quality control.
Provide technical advice and support to facilitate learning related to nutrition social and behavior change communication programming.
Monitor implementation of project activities and document best practice and success stories
Participate on design teams for new projects and provide technical advice in the implementation and evaluation of nutrition activities.
Facilitate Mercy Corps coordination with other nutrition sector agencies, including the sharing of nutrition materials and best practices through participating regularly in Nutrition Working Group / Cluster meetings.
Participate in developing recommendations for new areas of nutrition research and programming, and promoting innovation in behavioral interventions and communication.
Lead the preparation of technical communication pieces related to nutrition and present findings to relevant audiences.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Any other duties as assigned.

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Masters’ degree or equivalent experience in nutrition, public health, or other relevant behavioral/social science field.
Minimum four years’ experience in nutrition and/or public health programming, policy or research, with at least two years’ experience in an international resource-challenged setting.
Substantial experience in social and behavior change programming.
Experience developing various web/print/social media or organizing events desired.
Strong knowledge and understanding of nutrition and food security issues.
Formal understanding of theories and frameworks relating to individual and group behavior change desirable.
Hands-on experience on designing, planning, implementing and evaluating nutritional behavioral interventions and/or communication campaigns.
Experience with nutrition needs assessments and program evaluations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, including cross-cultural teams.
Excellent written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri an advantage.

Job Title: Administration Officer
Location: Maiduguri - Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for an Administration Officer to support all administration tasks for mercy Corps in Maiduguri.
The Administration Officer will be responsible for the smooth running of all administration functions in support of the humanitarian program.

Essential Job Functions

Facilitate the smooth flowing of routine, administrative work of the Mercy Corps office and program support operations;
Enforce adherence to Mercy Corps administrative, IT, HR and logistics procedures and staff policies by support staff;
Responsible for the smooth running of the following office functions: receiving visitors and ensuring they are going to the right offices
Responsible for all travel and accommodation arrangements for Mercy Corps guests and staff in Maiduguri.
Ensuring all photocopiers, printers, scanners, mail services, telephones etc are running within the office and any calls for repairs or maintences needed are properly reported to the right department focal persons.
Oversees cleaners, gardeners that will maintain office premises are cleaned and general cleanliness is maintained.
Oversee the smooth flow of routine, administrative work in Maiduguri office is in compliance with mercy corps field administration manual and national staff policy handbook.
Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of office supplies to include stationery, consumables and cartridges/tonner.
Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to mercy corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by Mercy Corps Country Program.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in office administration roles;
Good computer skills– at a minimum strong familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and other common Windows programs.
Must be an independent thinker and have strong organizational skills;
Minimum of a degree in business or public administration, social work, education or other related field.
Demonstrated excellence in administration, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, including staff training, motivation, and discipline
Good writing and communications skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Good negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
Ability to demonstrate innovative approaches to solving problems.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri.

Job Title: Warehouse Officer
Location: Maiduguri - 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 in Borno. In response to the ongoing crisis,
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

Mercy Corps is looking for a Warehouse Officer responsible for overseeing and managing the provision of materials, equipment, and supplies for all Mercy Corps programs in Dikwa/Ngala
The Warehouse Officer will oversee the reception, storage and distribution of all items and supervise warehouse staff.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational policies and procedures.
Complies with Mercy Corps warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement when needed.
Preparing monthly or biweekly reports that analyze variances; initiating corrective actions.
Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional development.
Builds and maintains external partners hence builds on collaboration , influencing and impact
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Handle all record keeping and tracking within the required timeframe
Coordinate laborer’s activities and ensure there are enough laborers to support that activities (loading, unloading, restacking, etc)
Conduct a physical count of commodities on hand at the end of every day or every week as needed, and reconcile that account with information in the NFI Tracking System database. Report any discrepancies to the Logistics Officer and the Head of Office with reasonable explanations.
Regularly compile commodity lost status report, logistics summary and NFI distribution plan and submit all reports to the Deputy Team Leader.
Maintain a daily monitoring of NFI items with recording, NFI data management, and any related warehouse duties.
Maintain an accurate and consistent filing system of copies of warehouse, handling, transportation, service, and other key contracts, agreements and documents.
Attend internal and external coordination meeting as may be requested .
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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

At least 2 years’ relevant experience, ideally in commodities tracking, warehousing and distribution of food and Non-food items.
Two years of record keeping and store management preferred,
Experience in logistics and warehouse management.
Solid skills in data entry management.
Well-developed computer skills with strong familiarity of databases (MS Access), Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to write clear, accurate reports.
Ability to work under adverse conditions which may change quickly requiring flexibility
Ability to control inventory, analyze information and write clear and accurate reports.
Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Good experience and skills in commodity tracking system management.
Experience with NGOs and food programs is an advantage.
Ability to communicate in English and Hausa, fluency in Kanuri also strongly desirable.
Experience with staff supervision.
Skills and experience operating and maintaining warehouse structures and equipment. .
Close attention to detail and a sound judgment essential.

Job Title: Food Security Senior Officer
Location: Maiduguri, 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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a strong Food Security Senior Officer that will supervise a team of program staff under the food security component of the program in Dikwa and Ngala areas.

Essential Job Functions

Implement all food security activities within the work plan, offering technical guidance to the team.
Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within all food security related programs, ensuring high technical quality and synergies in project implementation
Provide technical direction on the execution of the implementation of food security activities in a timely manner.
Maintain records of all Mercy Corps beneficiaries, and ensure all food distribution lists are well captured electronically and manually.
Ensure that key learnings are extracted from program implementation, and incorporate them in subsequent food security interventions and staff development processes.
Provide systematic training and build capacity of the food security teams
Represent Mercy Corps in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors when required.
Develop and promote Mercy Corps’ food security strategy and its understanding among the teams.
Ensure high quality implementation by working closely with the deputy team lead.
Work with all program teams, M&E on food security monitoring including baselines, end-lines, midterm reviews, lesson learning exercises and evaluations and ensure learning informs programming.
Monitor the day to day activities in the field and initiate relevant assessments, reports and proposals.
Support recruitment of technical staff within the region.
Capacity building of food security staff in the country program
Contribute to the sector/technical information for relevant internal and external sharing.
Work with project teams on Value for Money and cost efficiency in regards to running food security activities.
Ensure beneficiary complaints mechanisms and Accountability to the Affected Population is addressed in appropriate ways that do not discredit the image of Mercy Corps.
Remain updated on all relevant political and Government policy issues related to food security
Build and maintain good external relationships and coordination with relevant food security actors in program intervention areas and in Maiduguri.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Any other duties as assigned

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.

Success Factors:

The successful candidate will be capable of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring skills and proven experience with capacity building.
S/he will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level.
Successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority.
In particular, the successful candidate will be willing to travel to locations such as Dikwa and Ngala according to the needs of the Mercy Corps program.
This will mean sometimes staying and working in stressful environments with very basic living conditions, strictly following security protocols at all times and sometimes working long and irregular hours.
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 Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Knowledge and Experience

A Degree in Agriculture or related Discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working on food security programs
Excellent skills and experience in the assessment and supervision of agriculture projects at community level.
Ability to train others on aspects of food security, agriculture or related fields.
Experience in conducting needs assessments and surveys.
Experience working in complex and volatile contexts living in basic conditions
Experience working in emergency, resilience and livelihoods programming
Knowledge of the program context in Eastern Borno an advantage
Experience in advocacy work is an advantage
Verbal and written fluency in English and Hausa, knowledge of Kanuri an advantage.

Job Title: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location: Maiduguri - Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a strong Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer. This is a new position created to strengthen the monitoring efforts of Mercy Corps’ programs in Borno, Nigeria.
The role of the Senior M & E Officer is to enable Mercy Corps’ humanitarian program to quantify, analyze, and document the impacts and outputs of its program in Borno.
Tasks include data collection, data management, data analysis, mapping and development of M&E tools and reporting systems.

Essential Job Functions

Conduct surveys and assist in monitoring activities that help evaluate programs implementation and success
Manage program data, including information that is collected by programs; this will include database design and support, developing M&E tools
Map program activities for use in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Coordinate with other organizations as necessary to collect other monitoring data relevant to Mercy Corps programs
Provide regular reports and summary information to the Managers and Senior Management
Support, train and advise programs’ staff on monitoring techniques and tools
Participate in other monitoring and evaluation activities including collaboration in field and program based research
Coordinate with the team leader to ensure that regular monitoring activities are being performed according to schedule and that data collection is adequately completed.
Works closely with all program teams to ensure that monitoring is adequate for management and reporting purposes.
Coordinates and assists on oversight of data collection activities such as periodic surveys and participates in the hiring process of personnel under the M & E component
Oversee data management including the timeliness and completeness of reporting as well as data entry.
Supervises all the Database officers at the field level.
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.

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

Knowledge and Experience

A Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation or support of development programs.
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics, or any relevant discipline is preferred.
Quantitative analysis skills including knowledge of basic statistics and mathematics
Practical and theoretical knowledge in program monitoring and data collection methods, including interview techniques
Work experience with other international NGOs a strong advantage
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel spreadsheet and Word as well as of statistical program packages.
Comfort and ability to talk to and interview project participants while professionally representing Mercy Corps.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and Hausa, Kanuri fluency highly desirable.

Job Title: Shelter Senior Officer
Location: Maiduguri – Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

The Shelter Senior Officer is main focal point of the shelter team and works under the supervision of the Deputy Team leader to ensure adherence support to project and ensure its activities are implemented on the project.

Essential Job Functions

Supervise the Mercy Corps shelter team and ensure they are implementing program activities within the set timeline and are delivering according to the work plan.
Build the capacity of the shelter team members with special focus to more senior positions, in program management
Monitor all shelter program activities, including the planning and execution of any required evaluations, to ensure that accurate and timely information is available.
Supervise construction works and administer works execution as per contractual provisions and design specifications.
Collect and share data according to evolving needs.
Develop documents on Shelter/NFI best practices, through capacity mapping and gaps identification.
Quickly report potential delays and/or cost overruns that can either be prevented or mitigated and recommend remedial actions for management approval.
Prepare project/contracts related documentation such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, stake holder meeting minutes, engineer’s instructions and variation orders, contractor’s bills review reports, certifications etc
Preparation of payment certificates and work progress records for finance and compliance purposes.
Work closely with contractors in the field with provision of technical support and guidance.
Ensure that items procured meet specifications of the end-user while adhering to donor and Mercy Corps procurement guidelines.
Develop and maintain working relationships and coordinate with relevant international and local agencies active in the shelter working group and related coordination platforms.
Regularly monitor program sites in order to ensure that shelter programs are adapted to local needs, provide quality control assurance, and conduct regular audits of program activities.
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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

4 years’ experience implementing shelter programs/ activities
BA/S in Engineering or other relevant field.
Experience with emergency shelter programs including those using cash-for-work modalities.
Excellent organizational and program management skills and the ability to anticipate program needs.
Ability to effectively represent the organization and its interests to a diverse range of stakeholders, including local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, donors, other international organizations, the media and the community.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office software (especially Word, Excel)
Ability to analyze databases resulting from surveys
Excellent oral and written English and Hausa skills required, with Kanuri or other local languages skills a bonus.
Proven experience in working in insecure environments and through remote management.

Job Title: Wash Senior Officer
Location: Maiduguri - Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a strong WASH Senior Officer who will be responsible for the day to day planning, implementation, and monitoring of the WASH components of Mercy Corps programs in Dikwa and Ngala.
S/he will work closely with all Project and Support staff and ensure a high level of integration of WASH activities with other program components.
The WASH Senior Officer must ensure the smooth implementation of program objectives according to approved work plans, adherence to budgets, and within a level of quality that can be measured through M&E interventions.

Essential Job Functions

Work closely with program managers to implement WASH programming in line with Mercy Corps, Donor and Nigeria local government requirements and norms.
Lead and participate in the planning, design and implementation of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene projects in accordance with applicable technical standards and best practices.
Oversee all wash activities within the program and ensure actual implementation is happening in accordance with the approved work plan, budget, project documents and implementation strategy.
Conduct environmental impact assessments and analysis and compile reports for MC and donor.
Supervise and work closely with WASH field officers and project beneficiaries in the area of operations on daily basis to identify and prioritize needs
Lead and participate in needs assessments and baseline surveys to identify needs related to water, sanitation, and hygiene in the selected project areas.
Supervise, coordinate and monitor all field activities related to water point rehabilitation, latrine construction/rehabilitation, and, hygiene promotion.
Lead mobilization of communities to fully participate in program implementation to ensure sustainability.
Coordinate the establishment and training of relevant WASH committees for the operation and maintenance of all water, sanitation facilities to be implemented under the project.
Represent Mercy Corps at WASH sector coordination meetings and ensure that information is shared with other staff during project review meetings for incorporation of good practices into action plans.
Ensure good coordination and working relationships with Local Government in line departments (eg Water department, Health Inspector Office/Public health department, Environment Office & Education Office), relevant NGOs and UN agencies, beneficiary communities and local authorities.
Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation staff to capture the data required for measuring impact.
Establish and maintain good coordination and good working relationships with different actors and partners in the same intervention.
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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

At least 3 years of relevant experience in supervision or team leadership position preferably with an international NGO.
Degree or a Diploma in Civil, Water Engineering or Community/Public/Environmental Health Sciences.
Excellent skills and experience in the assessment and supervision of WASH and rural projects
Proven ability to lead a team of professionals in the field of expertise in order to successfully achieve the objectives of the project.
Creativity in program implementation with a demonstrated pattern of logical thinking. Sincere commitment to engaging women (gender sensitivity) in WASH activities.
Computer literacy with good knowledge of Office applications and databases.
Excellent communication and diplomatic skills.
Experience in training, team building and staff capacity building
Written and spoken fluency in English and Hausa, Kanuri fluency an advantage.

Job Title: NFI Senior Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Programme/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 in Borno. In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

The NFI Senior officer is a new role on the program under the supervision of the Deputy Team Leader.
The NFI Senior Officer will handle the management of all (Non-Food Items) and emergency assessments, distributions and related processes; while contributing to the overall quality of Mercy Corps NFI and humanitarian programming in Jere, Dikwa and Ngala LGAs.

Essential Job Functions

Identify the NFI needs of affected populations through assessments.
Lead and facilitate appropriate verification and registration processes for affected populations.
Lead and facilitate appropriate distributions to meet identified NFI and emergency shelter needs for affected populations.
Coordinate with NFI partners in field locations.
Input into the development and updating of Mercy Corps and cluster standards for assessment, verification and distribution.
Attend meetings when requested at field or head office level.
Represent Mercy Corps to local authorities and partner agencies while on ground in field sites.
Supervise NFI distribution teams and hold them accountable for program quality.
Assist in the hiring and supervision of casual labor assisting in NFI activities or logistics support.
Ensure assessments, verification, registration and distribution processes are done in line with cluster standards.
Ensure that all reporting and administration is done accurately, on time and according to the relevant guidelines.
Ensure that NFIs are reaching crisis affected populations and not being distributed indiscriminately.
Responsible for logistics arrangements (staff /NFI movements) related to specific field sites.
Share security information with the NFI team and with the your immediate supervisor
Assist with information for developing budgets for the NFI work plan activities.
Support other humanitarian program activities in distributions or similar processes when requested.
Coordination of NFI partners and activities in in areas of intervention, notably Dikwa and Ngala.
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

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.

Knowledge and Experience

4 years experience implementing commodity supply programs/ activities
Degree in relevant field.
Experience with NFI programs including those using voucher modalities.
Excellent organizational and program management skills and the ability to anticipate program needs.
Ability to effectively represent the organization and its interests to a diverse range of stakeholders, including local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, donors, other international organizations, the media and the community.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office software (especially Word, Excel)
Ability to analyze databases resulting from surveys
Excellent oral and written English and Hausa skills required, with Kanuri or other local languages skills a bonus.
Proven experience in working in insecure environments and through remote management.

Job Title: Senior Operations Officer
Location: Maiduguri – Borno State
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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a Senior Operations Officer (SPO) who will be responsible for managing Mercy Corps’ operational functions in the Maiduguri Office and all field locations, including Dikwa, Ngala and Jere.
The SPO ensures the maintenance of all field support operation functions in a timely manner. The SPO oversees all arrangements and coordination for program support logistical duties.

Essential Job Functions
Project Goods/Commodities Logistics:

Oversees all activities associated with the delivery and receipt of goods/commodities from internal or external vendors to planned destinations in Miaduguri office in coordination with MC staff
Plan goods delivery to MC Maiduguri office or Project sites in accordance to the needs, while minimizing cost and taking into account any other delay effects
Maintain strict adherence to relevant donor policies and procedures
Negotiating contracts with any service providers and suppliers
Complete required and customary documentation for any goods such as waybills, bills of lading, customs declarations etc
Troubleshoot any problems with the goods/commodities pipeline or delivery schedules from Abuja to Maiduguri.
Maintain contact with partners (NGO partners and others) to ensure smooth coordination of operations activities
All other activities to ensure the smooth and consistent delivery of goods and supplies to offices or distributions points.
Procurement - Participates in all procurement activities to ensure purchasing is done according to Mercy Corps procurement policy and completed in a timely manner, including, but not limited to:
- Obtains quotations and pro forma invoices from suppliers and vendors as necessary;
- Prepares Quotation Analysis and submits to the relevant supervisors.
- Completes Goods Received Notes for items received from Abuja office.
- Maintains current and orderly files of all procurement documents processed through the Abuja office.
- Maintain the PR linked database in computer and ensures the hardcopy files match the database softcopy

File Maintenance:

All operations files must be clearly maintained. These files must always be updated, organized, clearly marked, and complete.
Pipeline prospectus reports for all good/commodities request by MC in for Maiduguri office or program, produced and filed by field office or program.
Warehouse reports (including receipts, dispatches, internal waybills, and information regarding laborers and equipment), produced and filed by month
Manuals, documentation, receipts, shipping documents, and other critical information such as passwords or programming is to be safely kept
Copies of goods receiving notes for all procured items purchased in Nigeria Abuja And transferred to MC Maiduguri field office

Field Asset Management:

Maintain the asset records for the Maiduguri office and update a centralized Assets inventory of all MC Nigeria offices
Ensure all the items bought that falls under Asset category according to MC Policies are properly registered on the Asset Register with all the required information
Maintain a softcopy of the Asset Register for Maiduguri
Liaise with the field offices on the Assets Management, monitor if the register is properly maintained and it matches with the centralized softcopy.
Every six months review and physically crosscheck the Asset Register with the assets to ensure the asset tags are available on the assets and update the assets condition – depreciation if applicable.
Overall responsibility for the MC Nigeria Operations
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps.
Perform other tasks as requested and needed by the Mercy Corps Operations in Maiduguri
Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to mercy corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by Mercy Corps Country Program.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

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.

Knowledge and Experience

At least 3 - 4 years’ experience in Accounting, Economics, Logistics and Procurement Management, Business Management, or related field ( with international NGOs is an asset)
Relevant qualifications and/or experience in an area of logistics, supply chain management or equivalent.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Three to four years’ experience in logistics and procurement with strong organizational skills, ability to maintain the procurement and logistics filing system, ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel, adaptability to unanticipated circumstances.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience managing the development, implementation, administration, and compliance of US Government, ECHO/EC, UN, private foundation, and corporate grants, and related projects.
Experience in managing the operations component of a food distribution program
Microsoft Office computer skills and experience with using email.
Proven ability to solve problems independently without supervision
Ability to communicate in English, Kanuri and Hausa

Job Title: Deputy Team Leader
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Programme/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 in Borno. In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a strong deputy team leader to provide technical oversight and lead guidance to the implementation of Mercy Corps program in Borno state.

Essential Job Functions

Provide technical supervision , guidance and development of policy and good practice of Mercy Corps to the team
Deputize for the Team leader and is ready to take on delegated responsibilities for overall management of the team upon request.
Supervise the implementation of food security and livelihood activities, and formulate strategies and recommendations for response.
Ensure that key learnings are extracted from program implementation, and incorporate them into ongoing program and staff development processes
Work closely with Mercy Corps program teams to implement interventions of the program according to the approved work plan and budgets, project document and implementation strategies, providing a coordination role within the team
Lead field reporting activities and prepare work plans, and monthly, quarterly and end of program reports in liaison with the Team Leader.
Identify the capacity gaps among teams on the program and propose most feasible capacity building activities based on identified gaps.
Provide technical input on all Mercy Corps programs and activities and ensures synergy to maximize program impact.
Work closely with Monitoring and Evaluation team in setting baseline indexes of targeted areas and track progress against set capacity performance parameters.
Actively participate in the periodic program planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.
Conduct program needs assessments.
Build team capacity by mentoring and coaching program staff.
Prepare accurate and timely reports and other project documentation and communication that contributes to a learning organization;
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Supervise, hire and orient new team members as necessary.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
Proposal writing, designing and implementing new humanitarian programs
Actively represent Mercy Corps in technical working group or cluster discussions (food security, nutrition, NFI/Shelter, protection and/or livelihoods) and serve as Mercy Corps’ resource person.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Other duties as assigned.

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Degree in International Development, Agriculture, Economics, Social Studies or other relevant field.
At least 4 years or more program management experience with specific focus on food security and nutrition, livelihoods program, cash transfer and vouchers program, including experience in humanitarian, recovery and long term-development.
An up-to-date understanding of multi-sector humanitarian programming, including food security, risk reduction, sustainable development and livelihoods concepts.
Familiarity with the program compliance requirements and processes of different donors is critical. Experience of working on USAID programs an advantage.
Skills in technical proposal writing, designing and implementing food security and livelihood programs
Excellent experience in conducting multi-sector needs assessments.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience working in an insecure environment.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Strong commitment to teamwork and accountability,
Able to thrive in an evolving and changing environment
Excellent communication skills in English and Hausa, fluency in Kanuri preferred.

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Maiduguri - 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 in Borno.
In response to the ongoing crisis, 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

Mercy Corps is looking for a Senior Finance Officer responsible for leading the finance function in Maiduguri Office.
This person will ensure accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps accounting records and will primary be responsible for managing the monthly accounting cycle at the field office.

Essential Job Functions

Daily management of the finance Assistant(s) in Maiduguri office
Oversee daily cash count with the assistant finance officer
Manage the month end accounting close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation in all country offices.
Primary responsibility for maintaining the general ledger software files, including set up and maintenance of new project accounts, regular back-up of files, etc.
Review and upload data to the general ledger
Receives all monthly field projections and prepares revenue recognition entries and other final closing journal entries
Enter, post and maintain filing of monthly journal entries and prepares month end balance sheet account reconciliations.
Oversee the maintenance of all accounting records, ensuring that records are complete, accurate and safeguarded
Assist in the training and support staff in the field office including answering daily questions, training new hires, making field visits, etc.
Monitor cash and bank balances and coordinate monthly cash flow requests
Assist the Finance Manager in responding to audit inquiries at the field level
Conduct monitoring plan to lessen financial and compliance risks at beneficiary sites
Review field financial reports for correctness and completeness and ensure that reports are submitted on time.
Follow up on all compliance issues, audits and document resolutions.
Maintain tracking as well as financial files in accordance with the Field Finance Manual.
Process payments and reconcile financial tracking to general ledger reports.
Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to mercy corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by Mercy Corps Country Program.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

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.

Knowledge and Experience

Four or more years of general ledger accounting experience is required.
A university Degree in Accounting is required.
A professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA preferable)
Five years’ experience in the Finance Department of an international NGO is preferred.
Demonstrated competency with computerized general ledger software (ability to use Serenic navigator would be an advantage)
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Prior management experience and strong organizational skills
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English Hausa, and preferably also in Kanuri.

Success Factors

The successful candidate will be capable of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring skills and proven experience with capacity building.
S/he will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level.
Successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority.
In particular, the successful candidate will be willing to travel to locations such as Dikwa and Ngala according to the needs of the Mercy Corps program.
This will mean sometimes staying and working in stressful environments with very basic living conditions, strictly following security protocols at all times and sometimes working long and irregular hours.
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 Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: [email protected]
Or
drop off application in a sealed envelope with the position boldly written to:
Mercy Corps Nigeria,
Plot 119, NUJ Street,
New GRA Bama Road,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.

Note

All applications must include the position title in the subject line and not more than 4 pages.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity organization and we strongly encourage women to apply for this position

Application Deadline 6th January, 2017.

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