Project Director at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) - Borno & Adamawa

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.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for: 

Job Title: Project Director

Locations: Maiduguri, Borno & Mubi, Adamawa (Choose your Preferred Location)
Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary)
Duration: Six (6) Months

Summary of Position

• The Project Director’s role is to ensure a streamlined, fit-for-context Livelihood Programme, including food-security elements, across various field bases and humanitarian contexts.
• The position will develop a Livelihoods strategy, including a core set of activities, for the country and the technical tools and standards to support implementations/he will also provide technical guidance and support on a day to day basis to Livelihoods programmes in accordance with the vision and mission of the livelihood intervention project.

Position Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Social Sciences or other relevant field with two years project management experience
• At least 7 years of experience garnered from reputable NGO.
• Experience in rapidly changing humanitarian contexts

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Ability to identify and raise any issues of non-compliance and assure compliance with the Livelihood Intervention Project standards operating procedures
• Coordinate with Communication /Advocacy for success story content, communication tools, etc.
• Provide regular updates to grants administrator
• Strong Livelihoods experience including experience in representation with clusters and other protection actors
• Strong Cash experience
• Experience with representation and communication
• Substantial experience in both a technical advisory role and program management and implementation
• Strong proposal development and report development skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Ability to deal with stress and demanding working environment
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of the livelihood intervention project
• Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills
• Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity
• Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized).

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and References to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng 

Note

• 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.