Job Vacancies @ Mercy Corps Nigeria – 3 Positions

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 partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Intervention Intern
2.) Finance and Grants Officer
3.) Driver

Requisition Number: INTER002731
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Position Status: Full-time, Internship
Job Category: Programming

Program / Department Summary

• Mercy Corps Nigeria was established in 2012 to respond primarily to growing humanitarian needs in the Northeast. With a strong and growing team of over 200 staff, Mercy Corps is currently serving over 600,000 beneficiaries across the country with programming in Lagos in the South; Kaduna, Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau in the Middle Belt; Kano, Yobe and Borno in the North. Programs include girls’ education and financial inclusion, community peacebuilding, market-based livelihoods and a multi-sector humanitarian response that has a strong emphasis on WASH, Shelter, Cash and Protection. With the vision of a Nigeria in which all people are empowered, engaged, resilient and secure, Mercy Corps Nigeria focuses on the root causes of conflict, governance, humanitarian response, and market systems development.
• Working with a diverse funding base that includes the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), UK Department for International Development (DFID), United Nations (UN), European Commission (EC), and several foundations, Mercy Corps empowers people to recover from crisis, build better lives and transform their communities for good.
• In 2019, Mercy Corps was awarded a five-year, $30 million USAID-funded Rural Resilience Activity in Nigeria’s northeastern states. The purpose of the Rural Resilience Activity is to sustainably move people out of chronic vulnerability and poverty. The Rural Resilience Activity will enable individuals and communities to engage in strong and sustainable market systems rather than continuing to rely on humanitarian assistance and faltering with each new shock.
• The Rural Resilience Activity is a five-year, $45 million USAID-funded Program in Nigeria’s northeast. The purpose of the Rural Resilience Activity is to sustainably move people out of chronic vulnerability and poverty. The Rural Resilience activity will enable individuals and communities to engage in strong and sustainable market systems rather than continuing to rely on humanitarian assistance and faltering with each new shock.

To achieve this purpose, the Activity will have five components and five cross-cutting elements:

• Component 1: Provide up-to-date evidence for selection of market systems, livelihoods and employment opportunities that contribute to inclusive and resilient growth and improved nutrition.
• Component 2: Stimulate market systems growth and diverse economic opportunities (Pull activities).
• Component 3: Build capacity to take advantage of market systems opportunities (Push activities).
• Component 4: Sequencing, layering, integrating (SLI), and collaborative learning to improve activity effectiveness, sustainability, and scale.
• Component 5: Supporting Market Resilience to COVID-19 Shocks

General Position Summary

• The Intervention Intern is based in Damaturu, Yobe State with the major responsibility of supporting the program team in record retention, initiating procurement requests, supporting focal point for documentation, securing approvals, and assisting the intervention officers in day-to-day tasks.
• S/he will work closely with the Knowledge Management team to carry out tasks for the program ensuring delivery and accurate documentation of program files.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support Program Team Members (Intervention Officers and MRM Officer) on all administrative affairs in liaising with other team members in preparing activity budget, seek for approval, preparation of payment, documents and follow up approvals, reviews, procurement, and payment processes as per authority matrix and finally submission to finance team for pay out.
• Support the Intervention Officers in planning and coordinating, to ensure the effective engagement with government, partners, and program implementation in Five LGAs of Yobe State namely Damaturu, Potiskum, Nangere, Jakusko and Nguru.
• Maintaining all documentation relating to RRA required, ensuring accountability to the participants and donor.
• Assisting in organizing internal and external meetings for the Rural Resilience Activity in the state.
• Folder Management: keeping program staff updated on all documents and making it possible for them to easily access required documents in google drive and or team drive.
• Liaise with Finance and Operations and RRA office to provide necessary program-related documentation when required.
• Photo management for Rural Resilience Activity, documenting lessons learnt and success stories.
• Any other duty when assigned.

Organizational Learning:

• 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 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.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• N/A.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly To: Intervention Officer.
• Works Directly With: Program Team in Damaturu, Yobe State.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Development Studies with knowledge of social work.
• Knowledge of reporting on program implementation with relevant field experience (Minimum of 1 year).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships, motivated, flexible, culturally sensitive.
• Fluency in both verbal and written English and Hausa is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of the implementing LGAs in Yobe State
• Multi-tasking, coordination, organization, and prioritization skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.

Success Factors:

• The successful candidate will be willing to multitask, set priorities and work under a tight deadline with a complex team. S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of the Rural Resilience Activity team.
• 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

• Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges.
• We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
• We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have a sustained global impact.
• We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all.
• We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics:

• Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity.
• We are committed to the core principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary-General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members.
• As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times.
• Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Female candidates who are qualified are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requisition Number: FINAN002730
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Position Status: Full-time, Regular

Program / Department Summary / Team

• Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods (GIRL) is a three-year, 10 million dollar program to be implemented in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria that seeks to improve the well-being of adolescent girls and young women by increasing their access to skills and knowledge, health resources, formal education and economic opportunities. GIRL also fosters an enabling environment by working with communities to transform unhealthy social norms and create opportunities for girls to access education and economic opportunity.
• Key to GIRL is a robust learning and research agenda that reaches across three countries to contribute to the evidence base on what works to secure access to opportunities for adolescent girls within the most marginalized communities and to better understand their contribution to household resilience.
• This evidence and learning will be shared to elevate Mercy Corps’ influence in the adolescent girl space and to bolster fundraising efforts to scale the model.
• The GIRL Program Manager will support the successful implementation of the GIRL program across the three target countries, driving innovation and learning to refine a replicable and evidence-based GIRL programming model, and will play a critical role in leading regional and global expansion efforts for Mercy Corps’ adolescent girl programming.

General Position Summary

• The Finance and Sub Grants Officer works under the guidance and supervision of the GIRL program Director at the Africa regional office.
• Key roles are project financial management, monitoring and reporting and Grants management.
• The Finance and Sub Grants Officer is an integral part of the Project Management Team of GIRL -H and works closely with the management, technical and operations field and country teams in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria.

Essential Job Responsibilities
Finance:

• Support the country teams in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda. Accountable for all financial operations of the project, including accounting and reporting, cash management, and budget management.
• Manage financial operations of GIRL-H.
• Provide monthly management reports to the GIRL-H Program Director and Country Program Managers, including expenditures by fund and country, sub-grantee reporting and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that the project financial operations comply with all Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
• Ensure that monthly transactions are reviewed and entered in the General Ledger accurately and on a timely basis.
• Assist with monthly review and reconciliations of Staff advances and all the GIRL-H related expenditures.
• Review payment documents and other supporting documents ensuring their compliance with the local laws, donor regulations and MC Kenya internal policies.
• Prepare monthly cash flow projections and request funds from the country office.
• Review and track expenses and proper documentation as per Mercy Corps procedures and donor requirements for record-keeping and accountancy.

Grant Management:

• Oversee and coordinate management of sub-grant agreements and financial management of Nigeria sub-grants.
• Responsible for the processing of sub-grants and issuance of payments, transfers and transactions between consortium members as well as locally engaged partners.
• Oversee pre-award and post-award activities including asset control, timely reporting and contract fulfilment to check against payment.
• Work with the GIRL-H program team to verify and track budget and expenditures vis-à-vis sub-grant awards and ensure proper reporting, documentation and overall deliverables are reviewed by Senior Management and signed off on prior to issuance of payment.
• Ensure consistency across sub-grantees on basic provisions and highlight issues that could be viewed as bias or discrepancies.
• Provide regular reports on GIRL-H issues, and recommendations that need to be considered for operational adjustment.
• Work with Mercy Corps team members and sub-grantee management teams to conduct ad-hoc audit reviews of GIRL-H field operations.
• Coordinate GIRL-H expenditure verification and project audits.
• Other financial and sub-grant tasks as required.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting:

• Work with the GIRL -H Senior Management, M&E and finance team members to ensure that deliverables are aligned with objectives and that financial milestones are proportionate to programme milestones.
• Provide financial perspective in management and decision-making to enhance Mercy Corps’ adaptive management.

Program Support Operations:

• Ensure that GIRL-H financial systems are efficient and are based on smooth-running infrastructure that facilitates timely and efficient program implementation.
• Provide regular review of field operations to ensure cost-effectiveness

Staff Management, Professional Development and Team Building:

• Contribute to country team-building efforts, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes

Security:

• Work with field office management teams to establish financial reporting and management systems that ensure the safety and security of GIRL-H financial resources including cash assets and records.
• Conduct yourself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

Organizational Learning:

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Supervisory Responsibility:None

Accountability:

• Reports directly to:GIRL-H Program Director with a dotted line to the Finance Directors of GIRL-H countries
• Works directly withGIRL-H Program Managers, Country Finance/Grants Teams, Programme Teams, Implementing Partners and HR and Operations departments.

Knowledge and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or any relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional accounting certification is desirable
• 4-5 years of demonstrated professional experience managing grants, subcontracts, procurement and compliance with donor regulations, preferably Donor-funded projects.
• Strong accounting skills and experience in the management of the general ledger, journal entries, payables and balance sheet.
• Demonstrated experience applying clauses and negotiating without heavy management oversight including developing amendments and modifications as a result of negotiations.
• Experience providing capacity-building training to staff and local organizations.
• Proven abilities in analytical, excel and reporting skills.

Required competencies and skills:

• Grants Administration
• Knowledge and application of best practices in grant management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial and management systems, regulations and reporting requirements. Evidence of ability to be creative and flexible within those requirements.
• Analytical capabilities with accounting procedures and processes for structuring projects.
• Knowledge of grants management software and information technology skills.

Management and Communications:

• Ability to communicate technical, budgetary and program details to staff, grantees and applicants.
• Ability to design and implement effective workflow processes and procedures.
• Capability to foster an atmosphere which recognizes and respects cultural and individual differences.

Success Factors:

• The Finance and Grants Officer will have proven abilities in analytical and reporting skills with sound judgement in regard to budget, financial analysis and management of program issues.
• S/he will have the ability to communicate and interact effectively across diverse program teams and support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

• Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges.
• We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have a sustained global impact.
• We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all.
• We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics:

• Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity.
• We are committed to the core principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary-General and IASC.
• We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members.
• As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and adhere to the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Female candidates who are qualified are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requisition Number: DRIVE002729
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Job Category: Operations, Procurement, Logistics

Program / Department Summary

• The Driver will work within the operations department, committed to providing reliable and compliant support to program activities in order to achieve efficient service to program beneficiaries.

General Position Summary

• The driver will provide safe transportation services for the MC program and support staff in the AOR (Area of Responsibility).
• The driver will adhere to all traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the MC transport department.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle log sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations.
• Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management.
• Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
• Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times.
• Assist, as required, with logistics in the office.
• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to the operations lead within the office on a regular basis;
• Undertake field assignments as assigned.
• 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 not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in the country of operation.

Security:

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning:

• 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 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.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly To: Operations Coordinator.
• Works Directly With: Assistant Operations Officer, and other drivers. Co-ordinates with Mercy Corps program and operations staff in the office

Knowledge and Experience

• At least a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Driver (logistics or procurement), preferably within an NGO, international business, or related field.
• Candidate must have at least Professional certification in related technical coursework.
• Valid driver's license and experience driving 4x4 vehicles.
• Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules.
• Basic understanding of English and fluency in all local languages is required.
• Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.

Success Factors:

• The successful candidate must be committed to assigned responsibility, have respect for time and be supportive of program activity. Should be helpful in guiding and assisting passengers. Ensure compliance with safety regulations during the trip.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

• Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges.
• We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
• We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have a sustained global impact.
• We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all.
• We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics:

• Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity.
• We are committed to the core principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary-General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members.
• As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times.
• Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Female candidates who are qualified are strongly encouraged to apply.