Mercy Corps Jobs Vacancies in Nigeria

Program / Department Summary

• For years, the
  Northeast of Nigeria has been plagued by insurgency and a dire
  humanitarian crisis. The intense focus on humanitarian and
  counter-violence activities, coupled with increasingly complex conflict
  dynamics in the region, has exposed gaps in the international community’s
  response to new and emerging sources of violence.
• Tensions between
  IDPs and host communities, resistance of communities to accept former
  fighters and their victims, fear of IDPs to return home and face tensions
  with those who stayed behind – these are just several evolving sources of
  conflict.
• If these issues
  are not addressed in a timely manner through locally- owned solutions,
  they have the potential to intensify and worsen the on-going crisis in the
  NE. The North East Conflict Management and Stabilisation Initiative is an
  expansion from a pilot phase implemented by a consortium from August 2016
  to March 2017.
• The project will
  result in increased peace within and between communities and increased
  confidence in government and security institutions to address the root
  causes of conflict and violent extremism in Borno State.

• The Youth
  Engagement Advisor will provide technical, management, and strategic
  vision to the implementation of the youth engagement portion of the
  project by working with project staff, national partners to ensure that
  the program meets performance-based targets on-time and within budget, as
  per DFID requirements.
• H/she will
  coordinate financial inclusion and economic empowerment programming to
  address the root causes of youth participation in violence in Borno.

• Provide
  technical leadership and guidance in the implementation and management of
  innovative youth engagement and financial inclusion initiatives aligned to
  the NE CMS logical framework and project impact goal.
• Provide sector
  oversight and guidance in the implementation of economic and financial
  inclusion services including trainings, cooperative societies, village
  saving loan schemes, cash grants and other services aligned with the
  project log frame and budget.
• Build the
  technical capacity of project staff in youth advocacy, engagement and
  financial inclusion relevant to the implementation of the project through
  training and continuous mentoring. Submit a clear capacity building plan
  for this process.
• Conduct periodic
  field visits to ensure the quality and integrity of project
  implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines,
  administrative systems, and established deadlines.
• Provide
  technical and sector inputs to/ during planning, organising and
  coordination of project monitoring processes, assessments, surveys,
  researches and evaluations.
• Support the
  project management in ensuring that the overall goal and specific
  objectives to the youth engagement component of the project are achieved.
• Develop a
  detailed activity plan for the Youth Engagement component and submit to
  the project manager for review and re-alignment with the main work plan
  within the first month of employment.
• Compile and
  submit in time for review; evidence based  weekly, monthly,
  quarterly, bi-annual and annual technical reports and activity plans
• Develop and
  submit weekly and monthly activity plans in time for review and prior to
  implementation.
• Ensure integration
  and coordination with other sectors within the project sectors for the
  attainment of holistic project impact.

• Work
  collaboratively with support departments (finance, operations, human
  resources) to ensure compliance with internal and donor policies and
  communicate support needs to ensure timely delivery by project support
  departments.
• Compile field
  reports ensuring evidence based outputs on Youth Engagement are reflected
  and submitted in time for inclusion into the main project reports. Provide
  weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports according to the
  DFID format.
• Compile and
  submit a monthly summary of evidence based highlights/ success stories on
  youth engagement. This will be incorporated in the project bulletin for
  the month.
• Produce monthly
  budgets and cash forecasts for youth engagement and financial inclusion
  activities.

• Create and
  sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to
  achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability,
  communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular
  performance reviews.
• Assist in the
  technical supervision, hire and orientation of new team members as
  necessary.
• Provide team
  members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance
  and reach objectives.
• Implement
  performance planning and management systems, establish performance
  expectations with team members, and regularly provide constructive
  feedback on team members’ performance.
• Contribute to
  country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving
  options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant
  decision-making processes.

• Ensure
  compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency
  programming.
• Draft and /or
  review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants,
  including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

• Identify, build
  and manage collaborative partnerships with governments and other
  stakeholders.
• Communicate
  effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are
  met.
• Proactively form
  relationships implementing partners to complement DFID funding.
• Represent NE CMS
  on youth engagement issues at technical and strategic planning meetings,
  or as requested by the Project Manager.

• Ensure
  compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
  leadership.
• Proactively
  ensure that you  together with the team members operate in a secure
  environment and are aware of security SOPs and policies

• 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.

• 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.

• Master’s Degree
  or its equivalent in Marketing, Business Studies, Business Management and
  Administration, Business Management, Social Sciences, International
  Development or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 7
  years of progressive work experience including at least 2 years in a
  senior management or technical advisory role on youth engagement and/or
  livelihood projects.
• Strong
  understanding of DFID compliance issues.
• Strong
  management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural
  issues in highly insecure environment. Experience managing a
  multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Experience
  working in North East Nigeria strongly preferred.
• Strong written
  and oral communication skills in English and Hausa/ Kanuri required,
  including report development, writing and editing.
• Demonstrated
  attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work
  independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated
  experience working with State-level ministries and Local Government Area
  government officials.

• Commitment to
  achieve results in a timely manner.
• Trustworthiness
  and integrity.
• Committed to humanitarian
  and development values and principles.
• Strong
  people-management skills.
• Strong
  influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong
  communication skills.
• Cultural
  sensitivity.
• Gender equity
  and protection sensitive.
• Creative
  solutions to problems.
• S/he will have
  an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and
  complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy
  Corps in the region. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and
  simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
• The most
  successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork
  and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make
  effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
• Mercy Corps team
  members represent the agency both during and outside work hours .Team
  members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and
  respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at
  all times and in all in-country venues.

• For years, the
  Northeast of Nigeria has been, plagued by insurgency and a dire
  humanitarian crisis. The intense focus on humanitarian and
  counter-violence activities, coupled with increasingly complex conflict
  dynamics in the region, has exposed gaps in the international community’s
  response to new and emerging sources of violence.
• Tensions between
  IDPs and host communities, resistance of communities to accept former
  fighters and their victims, fear of IDPs to return home and face tensions
  with those who stayed behind – these are just several evolving sources of
  conflict.
• If these issues
  are not addressed in a timely manner through locally- owned solutions,
  they have the potential to intensify and worsen the on-going crisis in the
  NE.
• The North East
  Conflict Management and Stabilization Initiative is an expansion from a
  pilot phase implemented by a consortium from August 2016 to March 2017.
• The
  project  will result in increased peace within and between
  communities and increased confidence in government and security
  institutions to address the root causes of conflict and violent extremism
  in Borno State.

• The Senior
  Project  Officer will provide technical, management, and strategic
  leadership at community level by collaborating with the partner project
  staff, beneficiaries and other key stakeholders, to ensure that the
  program meets performance-based targets on time and within budget, as per
  DfID requirements.
• H/she will
  ensure that the NEC MS implementation contributes to the re-building of
  community trust in the ability of the Local and State Government to
  address the root causes of youth participation in violence in Borno.
• Support the
  project  management in ensuring the achievement of the overall goal
  and objectives of the project  within the target communities.
• Provide
  technical oversight and leadership of the project  in the LGA/s
  assigned to you.
• Implement the
  activities within the assigned target communities and LGAs according to
  the project  log frame and work plan: ensure you have a
  well-developed activity level implementation work plan.
• Develop and
  submit weekly and monthly activity plans in time for review and prior to
  implementation.
• Plan, organise
  and conduct quality community trainings, sessions and document the
  process, content delivered and identify indicators that you will monitor.
• Support the work
  of NEC MS partner staff in implementing their activity plans, community
  sensitization, training and planning sessions
• Build capacity
  of the partners and target communities in the key components the NEC MS
  project
• Monitor and
  report on the project  progress within area of assignment: submitting
  weekly, monthly, bi-annual and annual reports. Submit to the DPM and copy
  the sector advisors including the PM.
• Productively
  participate in planning sessions and reviews called by the sector advisors
  /pm and or sub-grant partners.
• Work with the
  target communities to develop community / LGA level action plans and
  reviews
• Participate and
  provide leadership to assessments, surveys and research within the LGA/s
  assigned to you.
• Provide
  technical input as a resource person during workshops organised by the
  project
• Participate at
  delegated coordination meetings or events relevant to the project 
  and provide detailed report within a day of the activity.
• Support other
  Mercy Corps interventions within the LGA/s assigned to you.
• Perform any
  other duties asked of you that are relevant to the attainment of the
  project  goal.

• Participate in
  the planning, implementation and review of project , and adaptation of new
  initiatives and innovations.
• Ensure quality
  and integrity of implementation, including adherence to technical
  guidelines, administrative systems, and established deadlines
• Ensure
  implementation of activities is on time, target and budget, using
  effective systems to reach desired impacts in order to assess the
  project  effectiveness and impact and propose recommendations for
  improvements.
• Implement and
  model Mercy Corps’ philosophy of social entrepreneurship and leverage
  Mercy Corps’ best practices.
• In collaboration
  with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning team, implement relevant
  surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for on-going
  monitoring in the LGA assigned.

• Sustain a work
  environment of mutual respect you and other team members strive to achieve
  excellence.
• Promote
  accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback
  via regular performance reviews.
• Provide other
  team members with information, tools and other resources to improve
  performance and reach objectives.

• Ensure
  compliance of sub-grantee partners with donor and Mercy Corps regulations
  related to field programming.

• Identify, build
  and manage collaborative partnerships with implementing partners, local
  governments and other stakeholders.
• Communicate
  effectively to ensure project implementation targets are met.
• Participate in
  coordination meetings and workshops at LGA relevant to the project 
  and or State level as delegated.

• Ensure
  compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
  leadership.
• Proactively
  ensure that you and other field team members operate in a secure
  environment and are aware of policies

• 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.

• 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.

• Advanced
  University Degree in Political Science, International Relations,
  Journalism, Social Sciences, Peace Building, Conflict Management,
  International Development or related Technical field (minimum Bachelor’s
  Degree)
• Minimum of four
  years working experience in a similar context
• Written and
  spoken fluency in English and Hausa/ Kanuri is an added advantage
• Willingness to
  learn and interest in conflict, governance, peace, economic and community
  development related fields
• Excellent
  writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate
  well-targeted documents
• Ability to work
  independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment
• Flexibility in
  terms of office hours
• Experience in an
  NGO (local or international) or research institution

• Commitment to
  achieve results in a timely manner.
• Trustworthiness
  and integrity.
• Committed to
  humanitarian and development values and principles.
• Strong
  people-management skills.
• Strong
  influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong
  communication skills.
• Cultural
  sensitivity.
• Gender equity
  and protection sensitive.
• Creative
  solutions to problems.
• S/he will have
  an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and
  complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy
  Corps in the region. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and
  simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
• The most
  successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork
  and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make
  effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
• Mercy Corps team
  members represent the agency both during and outside work hours .Team
  members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and
  respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at
  all times and in all in-country venues.

• For years, the
  Northeast of Nigeria has been plagued by insurgency and a dire
  humanitarian crisis.
• The intense
  focus on humanitarian and counter-violence activities, coupled with
  increasingly complex conflict dynamics in the region, has exposed gaps in
  the international community’s response to new and emerging sources of
  violence.
• Tensions between
  IDPs and host communities, resistance of communities to accept former
  fighters and their victims, fear of IDPs to return home and face tensions
  with those who stayed behind – these are just several evolving sources of
  conflict.
• If these issues
  are not addressed in a timely manner through locally- owned solutions,
  they have the potential to intensify and worsen the on-going crisis in the
  NE.
• Therefore, a
  pool of strong local partners capable of addressing existing and newly
  emerging tensions and conflicts is essential to prevent NE from falling
  further into a vicious cycle of conflict and poverty.
• The North East
  Conflict Management and Stabilization Initiative is an expansion from a
  pilot phase implemented by a consortium from August 2016 to March 2017.
• The programme
  will result in increased peace within and between communities and
  increased confidence in government and security institutions to address
  the root causes of conflict and violent extremism in Borno State.
• General Position
  Summary
• The Monitoring
  and Evaluation (ME) Officer will coordinate and collaborate closely with
  the Monitoring and Evaluation Project Manager on all aspects of
  monitoring, evaluation, learning, research, and information management.
  S/he will plan and implement activities that ensure adherence to Mercy
  Corps’ and UKAID standards, including the use of standardized indicators
  and documentation methodologies.
• Throughout the
  life of the program, s/he will be responsible for a) cross-cutting
  programmatic information management within the framework of the program;
  b) monitoring and evaluation; c) ensuring that information is shared and
  used for continuous improvement of ongoing programs, and d) is
  incorporated into reports.
• S/he will have
  responsibility for documenting programme impacts.

• Recognize
  opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where
  alternative viewpoints are welcome.
• Set direction by
  prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives
  and contribute to countrywide strategy development.
• Develop and
  organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince
  stakeholders to provide support.

• Support the
  M&E Project Manager in ensuring that the overall goal and objectives
  of the programme are achieved.
• Support
  technically in the implementation of the M&E plan for the programme
• Develop and
  submit a quarterly capacity enhancement and assessment plan for project
  beneficiaries in the target communities. Ensure its implementation
  following approval. Document the process and submit evidence based monthly
  progress reports on each participant.
• Support the
  M&E Project Manager in organising and conducting capacity building
  sessions for programme team and / partner staff.
• Provide hands-on
  M&E technical support to the SPOs and partner staff at community
  level.
• Develop and submit
  to the M&E Project Manager your weekly and monthly activity plans in
  time for review and prior to implementation. Ensure all sectors are
  covered.
• Submit weekly,
  monthly, bi-annual and annual progress reports on the activity level
  indicators of the programme
• Work with the
  SPOs, partner staff and target communities to; develop community based
  monitoring plans and data capturing tools within two months of employment.
  Update and review every month over the programme period.
• Support the
  M&E Project Manager in the implementation of Community Based
  Monitoring and Reporting System (CBMRS) document the process.
• In consultation
  with the M&E Project Manager and in joint collaboration with the sub
  grantee partners, assist in organising, coordinate the mobilisation of
  data enumerators, and provide requisite training, the data collection,
  processing, and management of data at field level.
• Support 
  workshops organised by the programme
• Participate at
  delegated field activities, meetings or events relevant to the programme
  and provide detailed report within a day of the activity.
• Support other
  Mercy Corps interventions within the programme area.
• Perform any
  other duties that are relevant to the attainment of the overall programme
  goal and objectives.

• Ensure programme
  MIS is up to date, operational and accessible
• Coordinate
  monthly data upload and engage with state teams to ensure data
  availability and completeness
• Manage programme
  SMS aggregator and activity tracking system and provide regular feedback
  on performance
• Ensure data
  quality through regular data quality assessment visits to states and
  project communities
• Provide regular
  feedback to states on data quality and performance against project
  milestone

• Coordinate and
  manage the administration of programme pre and posttest and matching
  interest to work assessment
• Coordinate data
  entry and archival of pre and posttest questionnaire and matching interest
  to work assessment
• Develop and
  dissemination monthly learning data and update of Performance data table
• Ensure proper
  storage of project evaluation data including pre and posttest, matching
  Interest to Work Assessment and school performance records
• Perform regular
  archival and retrieval of project documents, data, reports and email
  communications

• Actively
  participate in meetings and processes to promote effective program
  management (through strong ME practices)
• Strengthen staff
  capacity in interpretation and use of both routine data collection and
  periodic evaluation/assessment tools through comprehensive training and
  coaching.
• Improve data
  quality through supportive supervisory visits to implementing partner
  staffs and beneficiaries
• Problem-solve
  with others to address shortfalls in monitoring, evaluation and
  information management that affect program implementation.
• Utilize internal
  Mercy Corps global online information-sharing resources to enhance
  organizational learning.
• Support
  development of abstracts and success stories through provision of
  information and data

• Create and
  sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to
  achieve excellence.
• Promote
  accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback
  via regular performance reviews.
• Supervise, hire
  and orient new team members as necessary.
• Provide team
  members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance
  and reach objectives.
• Contribute to
  country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving
  options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant
  decision-making processes.

• Ensure
  compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency
  programming.
• Draft and/or
  review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants,
  including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

• Identify, build
  and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners,
  sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
• Communicate
  effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are
  met.

• Ensure
  compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
  leadership.
• Proactively
  ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of
  policies.

• 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.

• 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.

• Postgraduate
  Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or relevant field, with a
  strong foundation in monitoring and evaluation
• Minimum of 4
  years of M&E work experience in international development required;
  ideal candidate will have both theoretical and practical background in
  M&E
• Knowledge of
  program development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Experience
  supervising M&E teams and building team capacity to deliver
  high-quality results.
• Excellent verbal
  and written communication skills.
• Excellent
  computer skills, including experience with: Excel, PowerPoint, and at
  least one statistical data analysis software
• Familiarity and
  experience in large-scale secondary education or school to work and
  especially targeting marginalized girls or young women programs preferred.
• Experience
  working in Northern States of Nigeria.
• Fluency in
  written and verbal English required, Hausa/ Kanuri is an added advantage.

• The successful
  candidate will combine exceptional leadership, management 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.  S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop,
  implement and manage innovative and complex programs within the current
  and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. Multi-tasking,
  prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and
  strategic vision are essential.
• The most
  successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork
  and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make
  effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
• Mercy Corps team
  members represent the agency both during and outside work hours .Team
  members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and
  respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at
  all times and in all in-country venues.

• For years, the
  Northeast of Nigeria has been plagued by insurgency and a dire
  humanitarian crisis. The intense focus on humanitarian and
  counter-violence activities, coupled with increasingly complex conflict
  dynamics in the region, has exposed gaps in the international community’s
  response to new and emerging sources of violence.
• Tensions between
  IDPs and host communities, resistance of communities to accept former
  fighters and their victims, fear of IDPs to return home and face tensions
  with those who stayed behind – these are just several evolving sources of
  conflict.
• If these issues
  are not addressed in a timely manner through locally- owned solutions,
  they have the potential to intensify and worsen the on-going crisis in the
  NE.
• Therefore, a
  pool of strong local partners capable of addressing existing and newly
  emerging tensions and conflicts is essential to prevent NE from falling
  further into a vicious cycle of conflict and poverty.
• The North East
  Conflict Management and Stabilization Initiative is an expansion from a
  pilot phase implemented by a consortium from August 2016 to March 2017.
• The programme
  will result in increased peace within and between communities and
  increased confidence in government and security institutions to address
  the root causes of conflict and violent extremism in Borno State.

• The Monitoring
  and Evaluation Project Managerwill coordinate and collaborate closely with
  the with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor for the Conflict portfolio
  on all aspects of monitoring, evaluation, research, and information
  management.
• S/he will plan
  and implement activities that ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ and DFID
  standards, including the use of standardized indicators and documentation
  methodologies.
• Throughout the
  life of the program, s/he will be responsible for:
• Cross-cutting
  programmatic information management within the framework of the program;
• Monitoring and
  evaluation;
• Ensuring that
  information is shared and used for continuous improvement of ongoing
  programs, and
• Is incorporated
  into reports.
• S/he will have
  responsibility for documenting project impacts and overseeing other Mercy
  Corps and field-based M&E officers.

• Recognize
  opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where
  alternative viewpoints are welcome.
• Set direction by
  prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives
  and contribute to countrywide strategy development.
• Develop and
  organize activities to secure resources for programmes and convince
  stakeholders to provide support.

• Support the
  Management team ensuring the achievement of the NEC MS overall goal and
  objectives.
• Contribute to
  the project M&E system
• Provide
  technical oversight on the implementation of the M&E plan
• Develop an
  operational level M&E plan within the first month of signing your
  contact and submit to the Project Manager and the M&E Advisor for
  review
• Ensure proper
  implementation of the M&E Plan
• Work with the
  sector advisors and project management to develop activity level
  monitoring indicators and tools for capturing data
• Submit monthly
  updated M&E plan for the project, the monitoring tools and or data
  capturing tools, clearly indicating changes, these will be reviewed
  jointly by the project team during the end of month project meeting
• Develop a
  quarterly capacity enhancement plan for project and partner staff/ team.
• In consultation
  with the project management team organise and conduct capacity-building
  sessions for project team.
• Submit weekly,
  monthly, bi-annual and annual progress reports on the activity level
  indicators of the project
• Provide hands-on
  M&E technical support to the M&E Officer, SPOs and NEC MS
  implementing partner staff.
• Develop and
  submit weekly and monthly activity plans in time for review and prior to
  implementation. Ensure all sectors are covered.
• Develop and
  implement a functional Community Based Monitoring and Reporting System
  (CBMRS). Provide a detailed process and progress report on the CBMRS
  within the first two months of signing a contract. Thereafter provide
  monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual updates.
• Work jointly
  with the project management team and in consultation with the sector
  advisors to develop comprehensive tools for; assessments, surveys and or
  project evaluations. Submit tools to the project management team for final
  review prior to their pretesting and actual utilisation.
• In consultation
  with the project management team organise and in joint collaboration with
  the sub grantee partners coordinate the mobilisation of data enumerators,
  provision of requisite training, data collection and processing and
  management of data at field level.
• Provide
  technical input as a resource person during workshops organised by the
  project
• Participate at
  delegated coordination meetings or events relevant to the project and
  provide detailed report within a day of the activity.
• Support other
  Mercy Corps interventions within the project area.
• Perform any
  other duties asked of you that are relevant to the attainment of the
  overall project goal and objectives.

• Ensure NE
  CMS  MIS is up to date, operational and accessible
• Coordinate
  monthly data upload and engage with state teams to ensure data
  availability and completeness
• Manage NE CMS
  SMS aggregator and activity tracking system and provide regular feedback
  on performance
• Ensure data
  quality through regular data quality assessment visits to states and
  project communities
• Provide regular
  feedback to states on data quality and performance against project
  milestone

• Coordinate and
  manage the administration of NE CMS pre and post test and matching interest
  to work assessment
• Coordinate data
  entry and archival of pre and posttest questionnaire and matching interest
  to work assessment
• Develop and
  dissemination monthly learning data and update of Performance data table
• Ensure proper
  storage of project evaluation data including pre and posttest, matching
  Interest to Work Assessment and school performance records
• Perform regular
  archival and retrieval of project documents, data, reports and email
  communications

• Actively participate
  in meetings and processes to promote effective program management (through
  strong MEL practices)
• Strengthen staff
  capacity in interpretation and use of both routine data collection and
  periodic evaluation/assessment tools through comprehensive training and
  coaching.
• Improve data
  quality through supportive supervisory visits to implementing partner
  staffs and beneficiaries
• Problem-solve
  with others to address shortfalls in monitoring, evaluation and
  information management that affect program implementation.
• Utilize internal
  Mercy Corps global online information-sharing resources to enhance
  organizational learning.
• Support
  development of abstracts and success stories through provision of
  information and data

• Create and
  sustain a work environment of mutual respect where you and team members
  strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote
  accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback
  via regular performance reviews.
• Supervise, hire
  and orient new team members as necessary.
• Provide team
  members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance
  and reach objectives.
• Contribute to
  country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving
  options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant
  decision-making processes.

• Ensure
  compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency
  programming.
• Draft and/or
  review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants,
  including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

• Identify, build
  and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners,
  sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively
  to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.

• Ensure
  compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
  leadership.
• Proactively
  ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of
  policies.

• 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.

• Postgraduate
  Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or relevant field, with a
  strong foundation in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Minimum of 4
  years of M&E work experience in international development required;
  ideal candidate will have both theoretical and practical background in
  M&E
• Knowledge of
  program development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Experience
  supervising M&E teams and building team capacity to deliver
  high-quality results.
• Excellent verbal
  and written communication skills.
• Excellent
  computer skills, including experience with: Excel, PowerPoint, and at
  least one statistical data analysis software
• Familiarity and
  experience in large-scale secondary education or school to work and
  especially targeting marginalized girls or young women programs preferred.
• Experience
  working in Northern States of Nigeria.
• Fluency in
  written and verbal English required, Hausa/ Kanuri is an added advantage.

• Commitment to
  achieve results in a timely manner.
• Trustworthiness
  and integrity.
• Committed to
  humanitarian and development values and principles.
• Strong
  people-management skills.
• Strong
  influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong
  communication skills.
• Cultural
  sensitivity.
• Gender equity
  and protection sensitive.
• Creative
  solutions to problems.
• S/he will have
  an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and
  complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy
  Corps in the region. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and
  simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
• The most
  successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork
  and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make
  effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
• Mercy Corps team
  members represent the agency both during and outside work hours .Team
  members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and
  respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at
  all times and in all in-country venues.

• For years, the
  Northeast of Nigeria has been plagued by insurgency and a dire
  humanitarian crisis The intense focus on humanitarian and counter-violence
  activities, coupled with increasingly complex conflict dynamics in the
  region, has exposed gaps in the international community’s response to new
  and emerging sources of violence. Tensions between IDPs and host
  communities, resistance of communities to accept former fighters and their
  victims, fear of IDPs to return home and face tensions with those who
  stayed behind – these are just several evolving sources of conflict.
• If these issues
  are not addressed in a timely manner through locally- owned solutions,
  they have the potential to intensify and worsen the on-going crisis in the
  NE. The North East Conflict Management and Stabilisation Initiative
  is an expansion from a pilot phase implemented by a consortium from August
  2016 to March 2017.
• The project will
  result in increased peace within and between communities and increased
  confidence in government and security institutions to address the root
  causes of conflict and violent extremism in Borno State.

• The Conflict
  Management and Reconciliation Advisor will provide technical, management,
  and strategic vision to the implementation of the governance and advocacy
  component by working with the project staff, national partners, to ensure
  that the program meets performance-based targets on-time and within
  budget, as per DfID requirements.
• S/he will
  coordinate governance and advocacy programming in the building of
  community trust in the ability of the Local and State Government to
  address the root causes of youth participation in violence in Borno.

• Provide
  technical leadership and guidance in the implementation and management of
  innovative governance and advocacy initiatives aligned to the NE CMS
  logical framework and project impact goal.
• Provide sector
  oversight and guidance in the implementation of Conflict Management and
  Reconciliation activities aligned with the project log frame and budget.
• Work with the NEC
  MS the Consortium Partners and other implementing partners on the Conflict
  Management and Reconciliation component of the project.
• Build the
  technical capacity of project staff in Conflict Management and
  Reconciliation skills that are relevant to the implementation of the
  project through training and continuous mentoring. Submit a clear capacity
  building plan for this process.
• Conduct periodic
  field visits to ensure the quality and integrity of project
  implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines,
  administrative systems, and established deadlines.
• Provide
  technical and sector inputs to/ during planning, organising and
  coordination of project monitoring processes, assessments, surveys,
  researches and evaluations.
• Support the
  Project Manager in ensuring that the overall goal and specific objectives
  to the conflict management and reconciliation component of the project are
  achieved.
• Develop a
  detailed activity plan for the Conflict Management and Reconciliation
  component and submit to the project manager for review and re-alignment
  with the main work plan within the first month of employment.
• Compile and
  submit in time for review; evidence based weekly, monthly, quarterly,
  bi-annual and annual technical reports and activity plans
• Develop and submit
  weekly and monthly activity plans in time for review and prior to
  implementation.
• Ensure
  integration and coordination with other components within the project for
  the attainment of holistic project impact.

• Create and
  sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to
  achieve excellence.
• Promote
  accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback
  via regular performance reviews.
• Assist in the
  technical supervision, hire and orientation of new team members as
  necessary.
• Provide team
  members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance
  and reach objectives.
• Implement
  performance planning and management systems, establish performance
  expectations with team members, and regularly provide constructive
  feedback on team members’ performance.
• Contribute to
  country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving
  options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant
  decision-making processes.

• Ensure
  compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to the project
  implementation.
• Draft and /or
  review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants,
  including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

• Identify, build
  and manage collaborative partnerships with governments and other
  stakeholders.
• Communicate
  effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are
  met.
• Proactively form
  relationships implementing partners to complement DFID funding.
• Represent NE CMS
  on Conflict Management and Reconciliation issues at technical and
  strategic planning meetings, or as requested by the Project Manager.

• Ensure
  compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
  leadership.
• Proactively
  ensure that you together with the team members operate in a secure
  environment and are aware of policies.

• 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.

• Master’s Degree
  or its equivalent in Conflict Management, Peace and Conflict Studies,
  International Relations, Social Sciences or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 7
  years of progressive work experience including at least 2 years in a
  senior management or technical advisory role on governance/advocacy or
  developmental programs.
• Strong
  understanding of UKAID compliance issues.
• Strong
  management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural
  issues in highly insecure environment. Experience managing a
  multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Experience
  working in North East Nigeria strongly preferred.
• Strong written
  and oral communication skills in English and Hausa/ Kanuri required,
  including report development, writing and editing.
• Demonstrated
  attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work
  independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated
  experience working with State-level ministries and Local Government Area
  government officials.

• Commitment to
  achieve results in a timely manner.
• Trustworthiness
  and integrity.
• Committed to
  humanitarian and development values and principles.
• Strong
  people-management skills.
• Strong
  influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong
  communication skills.
• Cultural
  sensitivity.
• Gender equity
  and protection sensitive.
• Creative
  solutions to problems.
• S/he will have
  an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and
  complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy
  Corps in the region. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and
  simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
• The most
  successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork
  and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make
  effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
• Mercy Corps team
  members represent the agency both during and outside work hours .Team
  members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and
  respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at
  all times and in all in-country venues.

• For years, the
  Northeast of Nigeria has been plagued by insurgency and a dire
  humanitarian crisis.
• The intense
  focus on humanitarian and counter-violence activities, coupled with
  increasingly complex conflict dynamics in the region, has exposed gaps in
  the international community’s response to new and emerging sources of
  violence.
• Tensions between
  IDPs and host communities, resistance of communities to accept former
  fighters and their victims, fear of IDPs to return home and face tensions
  with those who stayed behind – these are just several evolving sources of
  conflict.
• If these issues
  are not addressed in a timely manner through locally- owned solutions,
  they have the potential to intensify and worsen the on-going crisis in the
  NE.
• The North East
  Conflict Management and Stabilisation Initiative is an expansion from a
  pilot phase implemented by a consortium from August 2016 to March 2017.
• The project will
  result in increased peace within and between communities and increased
  confidence in government and security institutions to address the root
  causes of conflict and violent extremism in Borno State.

• Lead the
  development of the overall vision and strategic plan for the project
• Recognize and
  adapt policies that are favourable and sustainable

• Support the
  project management in ensuring that the overall goal and objectives of the
  project are achieved.
• Facilitate
  effective implementation of the project activities at community level by
  providing hands-on support to the Senior Project Officers (SPO), the
  M&E team and the sub grantee staff.
• Work in close
  collaboration with the sector project managers in the planning and
  monitoring of field activities.
• Coordinate
  centralised meetings, trainings and events organised by the project;
  ensure detailed reports/ minutes are captured, effectively follow-up on
  invitations, provide timely updates on progress made. Compile a project
  chart on all schedules
• Develop and
  ensure prior submission of your weekly, monthly work plan for review by
  the project management
• Work in
  collaboration with the sub grantees to provide technical support to the
  field staff and build their capacities in areas relevant to the project.
• Represent the
  project on delegated forums and submit a written report within a day of
  concluding the assignment.
• Draft field
  progress reports: weekly, monthly, quarterly, Bi-annual and annual
  reports. In accordance with the standard DFID reporting format and in
  addition to any internally developed formats.
• Ensure that the
  SPOs and the PA submit timely reports: weekly, monthly, quarterly,
  Bi-annual and annual reports. In accordance with the standard DFID
  reporting format and in addition to any internally developed formats.
• Support other
  Mercy Corps interventions within the project area.
• Perform any
  other duties asked of you that are relevant to the attainment of the
  project goal.

• Create and
  sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to
  achieve excellence.
• Promote
  accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback
  via regular performance reviews.
• Supervise, hire
  and orient new team members as necessary.
• Provide team
  members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance
  and reach objectives.
• Implement
  performance planning and management systems, establish performance
  expectations with team members, and regularly provide constructive feedback
  on team members’ performance.
• Contribute to
  country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving
  options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant
  decision-making processes.

• Ensure
  compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency
  programming.
• Draft and /or
  review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants,
  including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

• Identify, build
  and manage collaborative partnerships with governments and other
  stakeholders.
• Communicate
  effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are
  met.
• Proactively form
  relationships community members to complement UKAID funding.
• Represent NECSMI
  on governance issues at technical and strategic planning meetings, or as
  requested by the Director of Gender Programs.

• Ensure
  compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
  leadership.
• Proactively
  ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of
  policies
• Work closely
  with Mercy Corps Nigeria country team’s security focal point to develop
  and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in
  all aspects of its implementation process.

• 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.

• Master’s Degree
  or its equivalent in International Relations, Development Studies,
  Management, Social Sciences, International Development or other relevant
  field.
• A minimum of 7
  years of progressive work experience including at least 2 years in a
  senior management or technical advisory role on conflict and or
  developmental programs
• Strong
  understanding of UKAID compliance issues.
• Strong
  management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural
  issues in high security environment.  Experience managing a
  multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Experience
  working in Northern Nigeria strongly preferred.
• Strong written
  and oral communication skills in English and Hausa/ Kanuri required,
  including report development, writing and editing.
• Demonstrated
  attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work
  independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated
  experience working with country-level ministries and government officials,
  Ministry of Education experience preferred.

• Commitment to
  achieve results in a timely manner.
• Trustworthiness
  and integrity.
• Committed to
  humanitarian and development values and principles.
• Strong
  people-management skills.
• Strong
  influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong
  communication skills.
• Cultural
  sensitivity.
• Gender equity
  and protection sensitive.
• Creative
  solutions to problems.
• S/he will have
  an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and
  complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy
  Corps in the region. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and
  simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
• The most
  successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork
  and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make
  effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
• Mercy Corps team
  members represent the agency both during and outside work hours .Team
  members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and
  respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at
  all times and in all in-country venues.

• For years, the
  Northeast of Nigeria has been plagued by insurgency and a dire
  humanitarian crisis. The intense focus on humanitarian and
  counter-violence activities, coupled with increasingly complex conflict
  dynamics in the region, has exposed gaps in the international community’s
  response to new and emerging sources of violence.
• Tensions between
  IDPs and host communities, resistance of communities to accept former
  fighters and their victims, fear of IDPs to return home and face tensions
  with those who stayed behind – these are just several evolving sources of
  conflict.
• If these issues
  are not addressed in a timely manner through locally- owned solutions,
  they have the potential to intensify and worsen the on-going crisis in the
  NE.
• The North East
  Conflict Management and Stabilisation Initiative is an expansion from a
  pilot phase implemented by a consortium from August 2016 to March 2017.
• The project will
  result in increased peace within and between communities and increased
  confidence in government and security institutions to address the root
  causes of conflict and violent extremism in Borno State.

• The Governance
  and Advocacy Advisor will provide technical, management, and strategic vision
  to the implementation of the governance and advocacy component by working
  with the project staff, national partners, to ensure that the program
  meets performance-based targets on-time and within budget, as per
  DfIDrequirements.
• H/she will
  coordinate governance and advocacy programming in the building of
  community trust in the ability of the Local and State Government to
  address the root causes of youth participation in violence in Borno.

• Provide technical
  leadership and guidance in the implementation and management of innovative
  governance and advocacy initiativesaligned to the NE CMS logical framework
  and project impact goal.
• Provide sector
  oversight and guidance in the implementation of governance and advocacy
  activities aligned with the project log frame and budget.
• Work with the
  NEC MS partners and other implementers on the governance and advocacy
  component of the project.
• Build the
  technical capacity of project staff in governance and advocacy skills that
  are relevant to the implementation of the project through training and
  continuous mentoring. Submit a clear capacity building plan for this
  process.
• Conduct periodic
  field visits to ensure the quality and integrity of project
  implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines,
  administrative systems, and established deadlines.
• Provide
  technical and sector inputs to/ during planning, organising and
  coordination of projectmonitoring processes, assessments, surveys,
  researches and evaluations.
• Support the
  projectmanagement in ensuring that the overall goal and specific
  objectives to the governance and advocacy component of the projectare
  achieved.
• Develop a
  detailed activity plan for the Governance and Advocacy component and
  submit to the project manager for review and re-alignment with the main
  work plan within the first month of employment.
• Compile and
  submit in time for review; evidence based  weekly, monthly,
  quarterly, bi-annual and annual technical reports and activity plans
• Develop and submit
  weekly and monthly activity plans in time for review and prior to
  implementation.
• Ensure
  integration and coordination with other components within the project for
  the attainment of holistic project impact.

• Create and
  sustain a work environment of mutual respect where you and other team
  members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote
  accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback
  via regular performance reviews.
• Assist in the
  technical supervision, hire and orientation of new team members as
  necessary.
• Provide team
  members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance
  and reach objectives.
• Implement
  performance planning and management systems, establish performance
  expectations with team members, and regularly provide constructive
  feedback on team members’ performance.
• Contribute to
  country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving
  options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant
  decision-making processes.

• Ensure
  compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to theproject
  implementation.
• Draft and /or
  review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including
  review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

• Identify, build
  and manage collaborative partnerships with governments and other
  stakeholders.
• Communicate
  effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are
  met.
• Proactively form
  relationships implementing partners to complement DFID funding.
• Represent NE
  CMSon governance and advocacy issue at technical and strategic planning
  meetings, or as requested by the Project Manager.

• Ensure compliance
  with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively
  ensure that you together with the team members operate in a secure
  environment and are aware of policies.

• 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.

• Master’s Degree
  or its equivalent in International Relations, International Development,
  Development Studies, Management, Social Sciences or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 7
  years of progressive work experience including at least 2 years in a
  senior management or technical advisory role on governance/advocacy or
  developmental programs.
• Strong
  understanding of UKAID compliance issues.
• Strong
  management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural
  issues in highlyinsecure environment. Experience managing a
  multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Experience
  working in North East Nigeria strongly preferred.
• Strong written
  and oral communication skills in English and Hausa/ Kanuri required,
  including report development, writing and editing.
• Demonstrated
  attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work
  independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated
  experience working with State-level ministries and Local Government Area
  government officials.

• Commitment to
  achieve results in a timely manner.
• Trustworthiness
  and integrity.
• Committed to
  humanitarian and development values and principles.
• Strong
  people-management skills.
• Strong
  influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong
  communication skills.
• Cultural
  sensitivity.
• Gender equity
  and protection sensitive.
• Creative
  solutions to problems.
• S/he will have
  an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and
  complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy
  Corps in the region.
• Multi-tasking,
  prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and
  strategic vision are essential.
• The most
  successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork
  and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make
  effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
• Mercy Corps team
  members represent the agency both during and outside work hours .Team
  members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and
  respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at
  all times and in all in-country venues.