Mercy Corps Job Vacancy for a Deputy Project Manager in Nigeria

Mercy Corps, An International Humanitarian Organisation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a very strategic position within our Empowering Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) Program. We are looking for a motivated individual, who is enthusiastic about the work we do and is looking to work within a dynamic team, to fill the position of:


Job Title: Deputy Project Manager - Empowering Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) Program

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The ENGINE Deputy Project Manager will support the project manager to lead the initiation and implementation of a 3-year program to reduce financial and education barriers for marginalized Nigerian adolescent girls and young women.
• The objectives of the ENGINE program are to increase girls’ and young women's access to (1) financial education and life skills; (2) peer to peer networks and mentors; and (3) direct assets (materials and savings).
• ENGINE will integrate young women into value chains as well as conduct other market-driven employment opportunities.
• ENGINE will also work with girls in formal and informal education to increase their learning opportunities and outcomes to prepare them for future economic activities.
• Mercy Corps is a sub-awardee to a large international company and will collaborate with other stakeholders for the implementation of the ENGINE program.

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Education, Management, International Development or relevant field;
• A minimum of 6 years of experience, including 3 years in a senior management position; experience in Middle or Northern Nigeria strongly preferred;
• Experience managing large-scale secondary education or school to work and especially targeting marginalized girls or young women programs required. Prefer expertise in at least one of the following areas: accelerated learning programs, Islamic and/or community-based education targeting community acceptance of girl’s education, increasing economic assets through savings clubs and links to financial institutions. Experience using SMS for training or messaging preferred.
• Experience coordinating with private sector actors to leverage complementary funding and increase scale of activities.
• Demonstrated experience working with country-level ministries and government officials is preferred.
• Experience operating large, complex programs in an insecure environment is required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Strong understanding of DfID compliance issues; experience managing contracts and performance based payments is desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing. Hausa language skills strongly preferred.
• 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.

• All applications must include the position title in the subject line.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.