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 prospective candidates for the project funded by UNHCR (Livelihoods Project). The position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Livelihood Centre Assistant
Location: Bama, Damasak, Ngala, Polo, Maiduguri-Women Centres and SMC-Maiduguri, Borno State
Department: Atiku Center - Programs.
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Duration: 1 (One) Year
Slot: 6 Openings
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure beneficiaries are screened, selected and verified through use of developed targeting criteria in operational areas.
- Provide livelihood guidance, on an individual or group basis, to increase beneficiaries’ awareness of different business options based on market assessment and beneficiary interests.
- Provide information to beneficiaries about livelihood and business development opportunities.
- Organize small business training and business planning activities with beneficiaries
- Provide information to beneficiaries on skills trainings, market opportunities, and small enterprise creation.
- Assist beneficiaries in the establishment of home gardens/poultry production and continued support throughout the project timeframe.
- Facilitate the implementation of Cash Transfer programmes and funds for Work
- Support in trainings of PoCs and other events related to the project.
- Establish linkages to adult learning institutions and refer beneficiaries to selected courses.
- Provide administrative support if required.
- Submit weekly reports and contribute to compilation of the monthly report and submit to the Supervisor.
Position Requirements
- University degree or advanced training/ course in Business Administration, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Humanitarian or related field
- Experience in Livelihood Programming and training.
- An understanding of humanitarian/civil society issues in the country and the region.
- 1-2 years working experience, in the field of business and/or livelihood programs is required.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
- Experience working with displaced populations.
- Experience with case management protocols desirable
- Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good supervision skills and report writing.
- Willingness and ability to travel to field locations regularly and sometimes on short notice
Description of Benefits
- Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.
Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click on their preferred link below to apply online AND submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and references on a single file to:
[email protected] in a word document or PDF format.
- Livelihood Centre Assistant (Bama Centre-Maiduguri, Borno State) - Click Here (docs) to apply
- Livelihood Centre Assistant (Damasak Centre, Borno State) - Click Here (docs) to apply
- Livelihood Centre Assistant (Ngala Centre, Borno State) - Click Here (docs) to apply
- Livelihood Centre Assistant (Polo Centre-Maiduguri, Borno State) - Click Here (docs) to apply
- Livelihood Centre Assistant (SMC-Maiduguri, Borno State) - Click Here (docs) to apply
- Livelihood Centre Assistant (Maiduguri-Women Centre, Borno State) - Click Here (docs) to apply
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Note
- The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.