Location: Lagos
Publish Date: 08-07-2013
Expiry Date: 2013-07-22
Description:
Job Title:Orphans and Vulnerable Children Economic Strengthening Advisor
Tracking Code
218564-927
Job Description
Please note that this position is contingent on receipt of new program funding.
National Vacancy
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The OVC Economic Strengthening Advisor (ES Advisor) will play an important role in the implementation of a proposed five-year Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Umbrella Grants program in Northern Nigeria.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The ES Advisor will provide overall technical direction on Economic Strengthening and related Food Security components of the proposed umbrella grants program that will include food and nutrition, health, economic strengthening, shelter and care, psychosocial support, education/learning, and protection services. The ES Advisor will assist with the development of innovative economic strengthening strategies for vulnerable households to compliment other program interventions. The ES Advisor will design a call for proposals for Civil Society Organizations to lead interventions and a co-investment mechanism for private sector engagement. The ES Advisor will work closely with Save the Children OVC teams, counterparts with other donor funded programs, and private sector actors in designing and implementing innovative economic strengthening and livelihoods support approaches.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Program Management and Technical Oversight
Work closely with counterparts in other NGOs, donor organizations, and other stakeholder groups to design, plan, and implement a comprehensive OVC program.
Provide technical support in one or more of the following areas: food/nutrition, health, economic development, shelter and care, psychosocial support, education/learning, and protection services.
Manage implementation of program activities, developing work plans in collaboration with counterparts in other organizations, monitoring implementation, and evaluating impact.
Operations and Management
Oversee the smooth flow of routine project operations in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures..
Ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.
Representation and Coordination
Liaise with local government officials, local NGOs and civil society organizations, local religious leaders and other notables to ensure support for and acceptance of Mercy Corps programs.
Maintain close working relationships with donors, other humanitarian and development organizations, and local partners, including representing Mercy Corps at local coordination meetings as assigned.
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.
Organizational Learning
As part of Mercy Corps agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.
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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: none
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Deputy Regional Program Director, Africa
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Director of Programs, Organizational Development Director
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
MA/S in Business, finance, economics, agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related field
At least five (5) years work experience with for profit organization, non-governmental organization (NGO) or for-profit agribusiness working with vulnerable, marginalized groups in West Africa.
At least five (5) years proven experience in innovative value chain development or business models using best practices.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing.
Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
Previous experience in Nigeria or West Africa; Nigerian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, M&E skills and experience.
LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The Economic Strengthening Advisor will be based in Kaduna, Nigeria. Kaduna is a state capital in Northern Nigeria and a center for transport and industry throughout the northern regions of the country. Due to moderate insecurity, this is an unaccompanied post.
How to apply;
https://mercycorps.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=218564
Deadline:22/07/2013
