Ongoing Recruitment at Mercy Corps, 28th March, 2017

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now and for the future. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps operates in over 13 states focusing on key thematic areas of humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent girls’ empowerment. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program Assistant Location: Biu Program / Department Summary

• Mercy Corps Nigeria’s humanitarian program aims to provide assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Northeast Nigeria. With funding from humanitarian donors including OFDA, FFP, and ECHO the humanitarian programs engage in several interventions including but not limited to food assistance, logistics and relief commodities, protection, livelihoods, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors. Mercy Corps plans to scale up and expand its humanitarian response in Northeast Nigeria to reach more beneficiaries with additional and varied assistance in a wider geographic area.
• Mercy Corps plans to implement a program in 2 states “BACRI” Borno and Adamawa Crisis Response for IDPs targeting IDPs and host community affected by the conflict in Northeast Nigeria.

• The project assistant will perform the day-to-day implementation activities of the assigned program activities in the field, in the areas of intervention.

• The Program Assistant will implement the project activities at the field level, under direct supervision of the Program Officer, to ensure program progress according to the developed schedule and work plan.
• According to the project where s/he is assigned to s/he will have to perform one or several tasks like (but not only):
  • Daily supervision of processes like borehole drilling and well constructions on the works site.
  • Daily supervision of water treatment activities in general, on the program site and makes sure that the consumables are timely replenished
  • Mobilize the beneficiaries and supervise the latrine construction process at the program site level
  • Ensure the mobilization of families or communities to participate in the WASH program activities.
• Assist in the coordination in target geographical areas.
• Participate in surveys
• Support in the process of beneficiary registration, community mobilization and sensitization.
• Ensure the field level promotion of community participation and inclusion so as to encourage community ownership over activities implemented.
• Ensure equal representation of various community groups in the implementation of activities.
• Assist in the facilitation of community meetings, focus group discussion and other as required by the program.
• Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
• 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 in country of operation;
• Security savvy, s/he Complies to -and sets the good example for the respect of- security measures and regulations in place.
• Keep program officers and management updated with regards to security situation in the project implementation area.
• Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
• Document lessons learned and success stories on the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1-2 years of working experience in related fields of expertise. Previous experience in WASH projects and/or community work is highly preferred.
• According to the type of projects, the Program Assistant will need to have good understanding of hydraulics, principles of hygiene promotion, etc. Experience in water supply systems: boreholes, pumping, basic hydraulics, etc is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and reporting
• Bachelor degree in relevant field or equivalent experience is highly recommended
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good relation with the local communities and project beneficiaries.
• Fluency in English as well as fluency in minimum one of the languages spoken by the beneficiaries is required

• The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with dedication towards community work, commitment to work long hours in the field conditions with limited access to resources.
• S/He will be highly motivated, with initiative and capable to work with limited direct supervision.
• S/he will be willing to conduct several days-long field travels and work in ethnically and culturally diversified and fast growing team.

• The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Nigeria, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.
• The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.
• In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
• The consultant will be expected to ensure proper re-filing of procurement records in Mercy Corps Nigeria Abuja in line with the Field Procurement Manual to ensure that all procurement files are stand alone and in a manner that will make retrieval easy.
• This consultancy will run for a maximum of three months from the date of engagement.

• Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Field Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer will ensure the accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps accounting records and will have primary responsibility for managing the monthly accounting cycle.
• The consultant will be working mainly with the procurement team to scan, enter file records on excel sheet, replace file on the appropriate shelve as well as communicate missing to procurement staff and ensure procurement documents are complete in all files.

• Create a sustainable work environment of mutual respect that attracts motivated, skilled and effective team members and enables them individually and collectively to strive to achieve excellence.
• Supervise and lead a diverse team of direct and indirect reports in field offices and conduct timely performance reviews and establish development plans.
• Contribute to field office team-building efforts; build constructive internal relationships; help team members identify problem solving options and ensure integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
• Support the finance team to develop their technical finance skills through routine coaching and guidance.
• Daily management of the assistant finance officers.

• Ensure all the operational and travel advances cleared on time.
• Generate Navigator Advance reports and shared with the fields offices on weekly basis.
• Ensure Status by Funds reports and other navigator reports generated checked against all staff timesheet on monthly basis.
• 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 and Field Connection
• 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
• Maintain tracking as well as financial files in accordance with the Field Finance Manual.
• Process payments and reconcile financial tracking to general ledger reports.
• Assist in reconciling all payable accounts in Navigator, and ensure payments are made on time to the respective authorities or vendors

• Assist in reviewing the re-class journal entries to the navigator.
• Assist in reviewing other navigator journal entries for approval and review.
• Managing Month end closing package file, and upload all necessary documents to the file exchange on monthly basis.
• Assist in the month end balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist in the month end accounting close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger, navigator and all supporting documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation and ensure the on-time submission of the monthly reporting package to the main office.

• 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.

• Four or more years of general ledger, accounting experience is required.
• A university degree in Accounting is required.
• Two years’ experience in the Finance Department of an international NGO is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with computerized general ledger software
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Prior management experience and strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written English skills

• 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 Damboa and other Borno LGAs 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.

• I-SING project is a 2 year funded project by the EU- Trust fund. The position is based in Maiduguri with travel to Gombe and Biu on a regular basis.
• The main office that houses majority of the staff is based in Biu thus the need to travel. The project’s focus is on adolescent girls and boys using the safe spaces model. The project works with IDPs, returnees and the host community.
• The overall objective of the program is to improve the safety, livelihoods and personal agency of adolescent girls in North East Nigeria.

• The Program Coordinator supports the ISING Program Manager and the Deputy in the day-to-day implementation of project activities in the Gombe and Borno states of Northeast Nigeria.
• S/he will work closely with the ISING project MEL officer, Gender & Protection officer and Livelihoods officer to ensure smooth project implementation and delivery of project objectives.
• In the absence of the Program Manager, the Deputy Program Manager with support from the coordinator will act on their behalf, managing the project and work closely both with management and support staff (including finance, administration and program) in Maiduguri to ensure the day to day activities are implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality.
• The Deputy Project Manager reports directly to the ISING Program Manager.

• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
• Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

• Directly support the Program Manager in managing all operations and activities related to the ISING project in Maiduguri according to the work plan, project document and implementation strategy.
• Troubleshoot, as needed, to prevent disruptions in daily program activities and liaise with Program Manager/Deputy as necessary.
• In close collaboration with the Program Manager build the ISING Program Officers capacity ensuring that there are fluent communication channels that the reporting schedule is timely met and that projects objectives are achieved.
• Participate and facilitate coordination and collaboration with other agencies
• Contribute to the design and implementation of trainings in any areas related to the ISING activities for staff, communities and project beneficiaries.
• Closely coordinate and share information with the various sectors of the ISING project staff including gender and livelihoods and general program support with regular program meetings and activity plans.
• Coordinate closely with the Program Manager and relevant administrative and finance staff to ensure proper logistics, administration, human resources and transport needs of the project are conducted within MC policy and with the maximum benefit to the project.
• Support the ISING Program Manager in forecasting expenditure surpluses and deficits to enable adjustments to be made to the project in a timely fashion.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of relationships with communities, and local government in the target locations.
• Support the Program Manager in overseeing the project filing system for all ISING related activities and ensure that information is organized accordingly to the reporting and auditing needs of the project. Ensure required levels of confidentiality.
• Mobilize communities to participate in the design, implementation and maintenance of projects as well as design viable strategies that are both respectful with the local culture and are gender sensitive and effective in engaging women in the activities of the project.
• Provide direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to all national ISING program officers
• Provide written and oral translation and report writing for program staff, as necessary;
• 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.

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
• Responsible for expenditure tracking of  activities carried out in the field

• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with the community, government and other stakeholder’s
• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets are met.

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

• 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.

• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and reporting
• 3-4 years of experience in project implementation, or work with local partners or in any role that included training and capacity building of staff or partners.
• Bachelor degree in relevant field or equivalent. Master’s degree is preferred
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English; fluency in Kanuri other local languages is highly recommended.

• Strong Work Ethic, having the ability to learn the most efficient way of learning the most efficient way to complete tasks and finding ways to save time while completing daily assignments.
• Dependability and Responsibility, having theability to come to work on time, are there when they are supposed to be, and are responsible for their actions and behavior. Adaptability,being adaptable and maintaining flexibility in completing tasks in an ever-changing workplace.
• 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.

• Mercy Corps Nigeria’s North East program aim to provide assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Northeast Nigeria.
• With funding from humanitarian donors including OFDA, FFP, and ECHO the humanitarian programs engage in several interventions including but not limited to food assistance, logistics and relief commodities, protection, livelihoods, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors.
• Mercy Corps plans to scale up and expand its humanitarian response in Northeast Nigeria to reach more beneficiaries with additional and varied assistance in a wider geographic area.
• Mercy Corps plans to implement a program in 3 States “ISING” or Investing in the safety and integrity of Nigerian girls targeting adolescent girls and boys affected by the conflict in the Northeast.

• The Mercy Corps Food Warehouse Manager will manage all warehouse inventory and will ensure that all documentations in relation to dispatches/distributions is maintained as per donor’s requirement as well as MC’s standard commodity management policies and procedures.
• The warehouse Manager will be responsible for all warehouse operations and directly supervises the Store Keepers, tally clerk, Security Guards and Cleaners, etc.
• The warehouse manager position is based in Biu and h/se will travel frequently to Damboa in order to observe food distribution and perform all tasks required at that location.

• 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.
• Ensure that all incoming commodities are received against waybills and proper remarks are made on the waybills stating any irregularity or discrepancy between the original condition of the commodities and their condition at the time of receipt.
• Keep track and update warehouse transactions by using warehouse ledger, stack bin card, tally sheet, waybill, physical inventory sheet, inventory logbook, logistic summary, general correspondence and other related warehouse documents, and maintained the documents properly.
• Ensure that commodity dispatches  are done in accordance with their pre-approved dispatch store release order.
• Carry out truck inspections before commodity are loaded/unloaded to/from the trucks to ensure the suitability of the trucks to carry MC’s commodity.
• Coordinate laborers’ activities and ensure there are enough laborers to support the activities (loading, unloading, reconstitution of shortage or damaged commodity, warehouse cleaning, re stacking, etc.)
• Ensure that all necessary equipment such as scales, filing cabinets, torches and material such as cleaning, stationary, rodent control and office furniture are supplied to the warehouse
• Arrange for fumigation of commodities at stores on regular basis to avoid any infestation and damages.
• Provide weekly report to Commodity Manager and Program team regarding commodity movement, stock available for distribution and any other issues during the week.
• Do physical count on daily basis and report if any differences found between physical count and book balance.
• As needed, perform training on commodity handling to warehouse staff, laborers or iinstitutions/community leaders.
• Fill out Loss and Adjustments Report if any damages or losses found in the warehouse. Avoid any loss or damages due to negligence.
• Represent Mercy Corps in a professional manner to suppliers, government officials, local and international community groups, suppliers, the UN and others as needed.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

• 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, according to Mercy Corps policy.
• 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.

• Must have full knowledge of warehouse management with at least 5 years of previous experience handling food and non-food commodities in a large warehouse
• Previous experience working with UN or INGO handling USAID / USDA food is added advantage
• Degree level education in relevant filed such as Business Management, Accounting, Logistics and Supply
• Ability to multi-task and process information into action to avoid delays in program implementation
• A clear understanding of warehouse ethics and donor compliance is essential
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Strong computer skills on MS office programs, excel, MS word
• Good oral and written skills  as well as Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required

• The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude.  Ideally, S/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, willingness to be flexible and adjust schedule as per program needs.
• 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.

• Mercy Corps is an international relief and development organization working in over 40 countries worldwide helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps Nigeria implements a variety of programs with the ultimate goal of building productive, secure and just communities. The organization’s programs are implemented in fourteen states, mainly in north and north east parts of Nigeria and Lagos. Our work covers the following sectors: economic development, livelihoods/food security, adolescent girls &boys empowerment, financial resilience, conflict mitigation and humanitarian response.
• One of the current challenges is ensuring delivery of high quality programs in insecure and volatile environment. Safety and security of our staff remains the agency priority.

• The Safety & Security Officer (SSO) is responsible for managing all safety & security systems in South Borno program area, which also includes Gombe and Adamawa.
• The SSO will work closely with the Head of Office and Field Senior Management Team (FSMT) in developing and implementing procedures and policies specific to each situation including security management plans. The SSO will provide support and advice to the Head of Office and Team Leader, relevant program Manager, on safety and security issues and is a member of the Field Security Management Team.
• The SSO will provide training, mentoring, support and guidance field staffs especially Drivers in each office for humanitarian team based in Gombe/Biu/Damboa.  Moreover, the SSO will provide (or arrange for) necessary training of all Mercy Corps staff and partners, as needed. He/she is expected to assist program teams in incorporating security planning and awareness into program planning.  It is expected that SSO will provide extensive support with frequent dialogue and field visits.

• Work with Safety and Security Manager Heads of Office and the Field Security Management Team to monitor the security environment in the designated areas of Nigeria, with particular focus in the program areas of operations.
• Prepare weekly security brief and share with all relevant staff, including program managers, SSM, SFPs and security management team.
• Be readily available at all times to the Head of Office, Team Leader and field staff to advice on security developments.

• Develop, review and ensure effective implementation of the MC South Borno Security Management Plans.
• Draft  share with Head of office, Team Leader SOPs and ensure the effective implementation of field Standard Operating Plans (SOPs)
• Conduct security assessments in all areas of South Borno with support from the SSM on international staff residences, Office and routes to follow with recommendations to the Head of office for any necessary improvements.
• Advise and ensure adequate supply of necessary safety and security-related equipment at all offices in South Borno international staff residences.
• Ensure that relevant staff members understand and are able to use this equipment, including radios, satellite phones, fire extinguishers, etc through regular training and orientations for new staffs.
• Conduct comprehensive security/risk assessment in potential new program/field sites in South Borno, Gome, Adamawa, as necessary.
• Implement and ensure effective monitoring of a vehicle tracking system in each office.
• Prepare and update as necessary the “constant companion”, both full and pocket-sized versions.
• Review and revise security telephone tree for all locations as necessary for the field offices.
• Conduct mock drills in all MC offices (e.g. fire drill, evacuation drill etc.).
• Promote and support efforts by field offices to meet the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) through effective planning.
• Work with the Heads of Offices, Team Leader, on community acceptance messaging and other operational strategies in the area of operations in South Borno.

• Mentor the SFPs to fulfill their safety and security responsibilities at the field-level.
• Work with Head of Office to include necessary safety and security information for staffs and visitors into the field office, including on arrival briefing for new and visiting staffs.
• Work with the Human Resources Officer (HRO) to develop and implement security orientation for new staff (international and national) and visitors.
• Work with the HRO to identify security training needs of team members and include security awareness as an essential part of program trainings and refresher workshops in the field offices.
• Assess the training needs of drivers and guards in consultation with Operations Officer.

• Daily check-ins  and tracking with field teams on transit on mission in the field offices.
• Actively seek opportunities for formal and informal cooperation in security.
• Develop a network of relationships with peers in the humanitarian community in the field office (UN, NGO, ICRC, appropriate governmental offices, etc.).
• Pursue opportunities to engage others in our community in creative solutions to our security challenges through collaborative efforts.
• Any other duties which are not listed but are essential to the safety and security for MC staff members and properties.

• 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 towards 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years field experience in Safety and Security with a humanitarian or development non-governmental organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies.Good context analysis skills.
• Excellent negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
• Effective skills in coordination, organization and prioritization as well as in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated attentions to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members.
• Experience living and working in Nigeria, and experience in the Northeast preferred.
• Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures highly desirable.
• English proficiency required: excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to speak Housa or Kanuri and North East local languages.

• The Safety and Security Officer is responsible for the implementation of security policies, procedures and systems that are appropriate for the conditions in South Borno Nigeria. Critical to this job is problem solving, and the ability to work out methods to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with MC and donor regulations. Maintaining strong cooperative relationships with other departments is crucial. The successful candidate will have the ability to interact effectively with national and international staff members and demonstrate ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and provide relevant advice and support in a fluid security environment. The candidate will have a high degree of professionalism and must be able to live and work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense environment.

• The consultant will be expected to ensure proper re-filing of Procurement records in Mercy Corps Nigeria Abuja in line with the Field Procurement Manual to ensure that all procurement files are stand alone and in a manner that will make retrieval easy.
• This consultancy will run for a maximum of three months from the date of engagement.

• The consultant will be working mainly with the procurement team to scan, enter file records on excel sheet, replace file on the appropriate shelve as well as communicate missing to procurement staff and ensure procurement documents are complete in all files.

• Scanning of all Procurement files and save on the Google drive
• Enter records of each file on an excel template
• Ensure proper arrangement of files in the appropriate storage location
• Based on the documents required for each procurement threshold, identify missing documents and ensure replace of such document.

• Diploma/Degree in Bookkeeping, Administration, Management or any relevant field.
• At least 2 years work experience with non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Fluency in reading and writing English language is required
• Previous experience with filing and organizational skills is required

• The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude.  Ideally, S/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, willingness to be flexible and adjust schedule as per program needs.
• 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.

• The Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) Programme is an initiative to improve learning outcomes and the economic status of marginalized adolescent girls aged 16-19 in the Northern Nigerian states of Kano and Kaduna, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria.
• ENGINE through funding from the UK Department for International Development’s Girls Education Challenge, the Coca-Cola Company and other stakeholders supported over 18,000 marginalized girls to reduce education and financial barriers in its first implementation phase.
• In its second phase, ENGINE 11 will facilitate transition of these girls into functional literacy, numeracy and scale up their business opportunities and linkages. ENGINE 11 will further increase girls’ and young women’s access to (1) financial education and life skills; (2) peer to peer networks and mentoring; and (3) direct assets (materials and savings). Beneficiaries will be integrated into value chains as well as conduct other market-driven employment opportunities.
• ENGINE 11 will also work with girls in formal and informal education to increase their learning opportunities and outcomes to prepare them for future economic activities and work in the policy environment to provide an enabling environment for girls to flourish in their chosen pathways.
• Mercy Corps Nigeria is leading the implementation of ENGINE 11 project with new and innovative solutions to scale up existing interventions to deliver quality education and skills to the hardest to reach girls. Mercy Corps will collaborate with other stakeholders for the implementation of the ENGINE 11 program, including the Nigerian Ministry of Education, Central Bank, National Youth Service Corps and as well as private sector actors.

• The Deputy Finance Manager will ensure compliance with donors regular as well Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures. S/he will also be responsible for all financial functions in Nigeria country including accounting, banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and grant financial management and compliance as it relates to ENGINE project.
• The Deputy Finance Manager will ensure accuracy and completeness of the project accounting roles and will have primary responsibility for managing the accounting cycle and sub award management of the project.

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to project.
• Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
• Manage accounting process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger, sub journals and all supporting documentation.
• Conduct sub grantee pre-award assessment and recommend modifications to sub grantee agreements.
• Support documentation in all ENGINE states (partners) offices
• Review sub journals and upload data to the general ledger on Navigator
• Set-up and update the sub-award card on Navigator
• Primary responsibility for maintaining the general ledger software
• Assist in the training and support of all finance staff in partners offices
• Monitor cash and bank balance and accounts consolidation
• Conduct sub grantee assessment and preparation of sub grantee agreement

• 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 program strategy development.
• Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 6 years field experience of general ledger accounting (at least 4 years experience in NGO setting).
• Excellent negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
• Effective skills in coordination, organization and prioritization as well as in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members.
• Proven ability to work and solve problems independently without direct supervision.
• Prior management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of DFID other donor regulations
• English proficiency required with excellent written and oral skills.

• 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.

• I-SING project is a 2 year funded project by the EU- Trust fund. The position is based in Biu with possible travel to Gombe and Maiduguri on a regular basis. The project’s focus is on adolescent girls and boys using the safe spaces model. The project works with IDPs, returnees and the host community. The overall objective of the program is to improve the safety, livelihoods and personal agency of adolescent girls in North East Nigeria.

• The Project Assistant will assist the program teams in the day to day implementation of all program activities in the areas of intervention.

• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
• Recognize opportunities for learning and take initiative to learn and participate in capacity building opportunities in the organization.

• Assist program officers to ensure program progress according to the developed schedule and work plan.
• Assist in the coordination in target geographical areas.
• Support in the process of beneficiary registration, community mobilization and sensitization.
• Assist in promoting community participation and inclusion so as to encourage community ownership over activities implemented.
• Ensure equal representation of various community groups in the implementation of activities.
• Assist in the facilitation of community meetings, focus group discussion and other as required by the program.
• Keep program officers and management updated with regards to security situation in the project implementation area.
• Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
• Document lessons learned and success stories on the project.
• Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
• 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 in country of operation;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
• Responsible for expenditure tracking of  activities carried out in the field

• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with the community, government and other stakeholder’s
• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets are met.

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

• 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.

• 1-2 years of working experience. Previous experience in community work is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good relation with the local communities and project beneficiaries.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and reporting
• Bachelor Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience is highly recommended
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required

• Strong Work Ethic, having the ability to learn the most efficient way of learning the most efficient way to complete tasks and finding ways to save time while completing daily assignments. Dependability and Responsibility, having the ability to come to work on time, are there when they are supposed to be, and are responsible for their actions and behavior. Adaptability, being adaptable and maintaining flexibility in completing tasks in an ever-changing workplace.
• 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.

• I-SING project is a 2 year funded project by the EU- Trust fund. The position is based in Maiduguri with travel to Gombe and Biu  on a regular basis.
• The project’s focus is on adolescent girls and boys using the safe spaces model. The project works with IDPs, returnees and the host community.
• The overall objective of the program is to improve the safety, livelihoods and personal agency of adolescent girls in North East Nigeria.

• The ISING Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer will support other ISING project sectors with technical oversight and direction on all monitoring and evaluation needs across implementing area.
• S/he will support the ISING Program Manager, and work together with the MEL officer in Biu in ensuring timely and quality reporting.
• The ISING MEL Officer will provide program staff with the information and training to capture monitoring metrics regularly and efficiently.
• S/he will support data collection, analysis activities and regularly providing technical oversight, problem-solving and support. S/he will report to the ISING Program Coordinator.

• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
• Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.
• Ability to show problem solving skills in monitoring as well as data management

• In coordination with ISING program staff, adapt existing M&E systems to monitor and evaluate project activities and impact, in accordance with existing Mercy Corps DM&E guidelines.
• Manage capturing data across ISING program interventions and analyze data collected during monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Oversee data tracking and analysis on regular basis and ensure that data and metrics in field reports are accurate.
• Write, edit, and summarize field reports to develop quality and informative monthly and quarterly reports for donors and internal teams.
• Work with the ISING program team to identify opportunities to innovate M&E systems.
• In partnership with ISING program team document lessons learned and best practices for dissemination within Mercy Corps, to donors, other agencies and interested parties
• Support pre and post monitoring, need assessments, survey, focus groups and evaluation or verification as well as other studies at the project level.
• Utilize standard Mercy Corps assessment tools and help in developing new tools.
• Provide input on the design and implementation of baseline studies, mid-term evaluations and final evaluations.
• Conduct regular field visits to meet the beneficiaries, coordinate with project officers, to capture data correctly and efficiently to ensure regular and accurate information.
• Track and report lessons learned, prepare success stories about the ISING program and share with management for wider circulation.
• Work closely with ISING program teams for filing/archiving documentation both softcopies and hardcopies.
• Maintain relevant ISING program and correspondence files related with DM&E.
• Manage M&E tasks related to closing out projects and checking final project evaluation documents.
• Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
• 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 in country of operation;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
• Responsible for expenditure tracking of  activities carried out in the field

• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with the community, government and other stakeholder’s
• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets are met.

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

• 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.

• BA/S in relevant field or other similar field; M.A/M.Sc/MBA or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
• Experience developing and disseminating regular communication materials and updates
• Experience conducting rapid needs assessments.
• Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, EPI Info and mobile data collection platforms preferable
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English; fluency in Kanuri is required.

• Strong Work Ethic: having the ability to learn the most efficient way of learning the most efficient way to complete tasks and finding ways to save time while completing daily assignments.
• Dependability and Responsibility: having the ability to come to work on time, are there when they are supposed to be, and are responsible for their actions and behavior.
• Adaptability: being adaptable and maintaining flexibility in completing tasks in an ever-changing workplace.
• 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.

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