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Mercy
Corps, International Humanitarian Organisation is looking for a
suitable candidate to fill a very strategic position within our
Feed the Future Program, and based out of Sokoto, Northern
Nigeria. 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: Program Officer – Feed the Future
Program
Duty Station: Sokoto with some travel to
project locations within Northern Nigeria
Under the supervision of the Income Generation Team Lead, the
Program Officer provides day-to-day oversight of all aspects of
program implementation and its wide range of activities. S/he
will make sure that all activities are delivered according to
the work plan and implementation strategies. Successful
candidate will be able to trouble shoot and provide any
necessary support.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B. Sc. Business administration, finance, economics,
agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related field plus 5
years post graduate experience.
- Proven experience in rural enterprise development
- Proven experience in community mobilization for economic
development.
- Knowledge of micro-finance and financial Inclusion
principles and practices
- Experience in business planning and market development.
- Demonstrated experience in training, capacity building of
partners and team members.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow
procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and
cooperatively with team members is required
- Highly developed computer skills with strong familiarity
with Microsoft Word and Excel are mandatory.
- Candidate must be willing to work and travel in very rural
communities in northern Nigeria and out of station as may be
required.
- Good understanding of northern Nigeria economic, cultural
and political environment.
- Proven knowledge of international best practices of
household economic strengthening for orphans and vulnerable
children (OVC) and OVC caregivers.
- Experience in market driven economic development, Savings
and Internal Lending Community (SILC) or Village Savings and
Loans Associations (VSLA) and value chain development.
- Fluency in English required, including report development,
writing and editing. Fluency in Hausa Language is a strong
requirement for this position.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit CV and Cover
Letter, addressing the position requirements to
recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org.
Applications submission deadline:
"yui_3_16_0_1_1431584271103_26035">29 May, 2015.
All applications must include the position title in the subject
line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.