Mercy Corps Jobs in Nigeria for a Program Manager, April 2015

Mercy Corps seeks an experienced Program Manager for expected opportunities in conflict and peace building work. Mercy Corps currently implements a portfolio of conflict management programs in Nigeria, aimed at increasing social cohesion and economic cooperation between communities in conflict. Our current work focuses on resource-based conflict in the Middle Belt but we integrate conflict sensitivity work into all programs, including in the Northeast.


The Conflict Management and Peace building Program Manager will have responsibility for the overall achievement of objectives, and the day-to-day administration and implementation of a peace building program. This will include strengthening the capacity of local partners in the areas of peace building and conflict management, training and curriculum development, reviewing the design and implementation of peace building projects, facilitating clear communication between diverse groups, and ensuring rigorous measurement of program impact and timely reporting.

Job Title:  Program Manager – Conflict Management and Peace building

• Master’s degree in conflict mitigation, social sciences, international relations, development, or other relevant field preferred.
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.
• Experience managing national and international staff.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Ability to speak Hausa highly preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ relevant professional experience implementing conflict management and reconciliation, youth, or livelihoods programs, preferably in insecure or transitional environments.