Livelihoods Officer 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: Livelihoods Officer

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 Livelihoods Officer is responsible for effective management and successful implementation of Cash Transfer programming (CTP)/resilient livelihoods activities of Enhanced Community Resilience project in Mubi/Maiduguri as per project document, Log frame, budget, action plans, livelihood intervention project policies, national guidelines and donor requirements.

Position Requirements

• BA/BSc/HND in Agriculture or related field with three years’ experience in similar livelihoods/agriculture project
• Demonstrated technical skills in coordination and development of activities related to cash transferring programming, agriculture, livestock, vocational trainings, micro-finance, credit unions and small business development
• Experience in project management including project planning and monitoring
• Experience with budget planning and expenditures monitoring
• Ability and proven experience in transferring knowledge and skills through formal and informal training of staff and volunteers and rural communities
• Understanding of natural and human induced hazards and root  causes and driving factors of disaster vulnerability in Nepal with good understanding on CBDRM, climate change adaptation, gender and social inclusion
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Strong commitment to team work and ability to work in a large team of volunteers.
• Exposure to work in cross-cultural environment
• Good English speaking and writing skills and proficiency in computers (user level)
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• 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

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 a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.