Engine Program Officer Vacancy in Kadun at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its
interventions on women’s empowerment, economic development and conflict
mitigation. With the insurgency spilling over from the north east of
Nigeria and causing displacement of over a million individual, Mercy
Corps is
addressing the rising humanitarian needs among displaced
households and vulnerable host
communities through program interventions
in the Northeast. With current funding from OFDA, FFP, CERF and ECHO
and ongoing opportunities from other donors, all Mercy Corps
interventions in the Northeast are implemented with plans for scale-up.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill a very strategic
position within Gender team in Kaduna. We are looking for a motivated
individual, who is enthusiastic about the work we do and is looking to
work within a dynamic team:

Job Title: Engine Program Officer

Location: Kaduna

General Position Summary

• The Program Officer will support the implementation of
  activities that transition girls in school or in informal education into
  economic activities.
• This position will ensure ENGINE implementation is responsive to
  marginalized Nigerian girls, their communities, state and non-state
  secondary schools, and other skill-based centers.

Required Skills and Experience

• BA/S or equivalent in education, management, social sciences, international development or other relevant field.
• Experience with private-sector led initiatives and DFID strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
  required, including report development, writing and editing. Hausa
  language skills preferred
• Experience managing large-scale secondary education or school to
  work and especially targeting marginalized girls or young women
  programs required. Prefer expertise in at least one of the following
  areas: accelerated learning programs, Islamic and/or community-based
  education targeting community acceptance of girl’s education, increasing
  economic assets through savings clubs and links to financial
  institutions. Experience using SMS for training or messaging preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures,
  meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team
  members.
• Experience working with ministries and government officials, Ministry of Education experience preferred.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in education, gender- focused, skills building program

Success Factors
The successful Program Officer will combine exceptional management
skills and technical skills with a focus on innovative interventions to
engage adolescent girls in informal education and skills building
linked with private sector entrepreneurship and employment
opportunities in a culturally and religiously conservative environment.

How to Apply
 
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and Cover Letter
in one document, addressing the position requirements to: recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org , or Click here for more information

Note:

• All applications must include the position title in the subject line.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity organization and we strongly encourage women to apply for this position.

 
Deadline 28th September, 2015.