American University of Nigeria Vacancy for Projects Officer

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Projects Officer Locations: Maiduguri - Borno and Yola & Mubi - Adamawa Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project) Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary) Duration: Six (6) Months Description

• In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for a Projects Officer
• This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

• The Projects Officer is charged with the responsibility of assisting in managing all aspects of the livelihood intervention project
• Under the direction of the supervisor, the Project Officer will work with a view to ensure that the project livelihoods funded by UNHCR is implemented in accordance with its mission and vision.

• B.Sc/HND in Agriculture or a related field with two (2) years hands on experience either training and or providing other support to farmers in rural setting.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills
• Experienced in conducting workshops and engaging partners
• Good people management skills
• Intermediate to expert level competence with MS Office and database applications.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Academic expertise, administrative experience and marketing skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to make clear, timely decisions.
• Good computer knowledge and ability to use basic MS office applications
• Significant relevant experience, preferably in a community focused project
• Experience managing a team of people
• Very good report writing skills
• A good knowledge of M&E systems and processes
• Knowledge of basic statistical packages

• Good understanding of the challenge and significance of building a new Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development center
• Should have the ability to interact effectively with staff and partners
• Dynamic and innovative personality.
• Experience living and working in northern Nigeria will be an advantage

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status