Mercy Corps is an international development organization that helps people around the world survive and thrive during crisis and natural disaster. Mercy Corps seeks to engage interested and qualified candidate for the position of:
Job Title: Program Manager - Conflict Management and Peace Building
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- The Conflict Management and Peacebuilding Program Manager will have responsibility for the overall achievement of objectives, and the day-to-day administration and implementation of a peacebuilding program.
- This will include strengthening the capacity of local partners in the areas of peacebuilding and conflict management, training and curriculum development, reviewing the design and implementation of peacebuilding projects, facilitating clear communication between diverse groups, and ensuring rigorous measurement of program impact and timely reporting.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Conflict Mitigation, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development, or other relevant field preferred.
- Minimum 5-8 years' relevant professional experience implementing conflict management and reconciliation, youth, or livelihoods programs, preferably in insecure or transitional environments.
- Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.
- Experience managing national and international staff.
- Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
- Ability to speak Hausa highly preferred.
Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's and cover letter with the position applied for as subject of the email to:
[email protected]
Note: Shortlisting will start as soon as we start receiving applications and deadline might be changed without prior notice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.