Project Officer needed at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps, An International Humanitarian Organization is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a very strategic position within our humanitarian team in Adamawa. 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: Project Officer

Location 
Adamawa

Job Field
NGO, Non-Profit   Project Management

Job Summary 
The project officer will be responsible for supporting activities in the intervention communities of ECHO program. She or He will be  responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming. The project officer will report to the Program Coordinator and work collaboratively with fellow program staff.
She or He will work extensively with other sectors to ensure that all program activities are implemented successfully and timely.

Requirement
BA/S in relevant field required; MA, MS, MBA or equivalent preferred.
3 years of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general program management experience required.
Prior experience implementing distributions is required, preferably in a non-camp setting. Experience with cash distributions strongly preferred.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
Experience with running assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
Ability to work under pressure
Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.

Qualified Persons should send CV to recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org

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