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Program / Department Summary
Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its interventions on humanitarian assistance, economic development, and conflict mitigation. With the ongoing insurgency in Northeast Nigeria causing the displacement of millions of individuals, Mercy Corps started its humanitarian response in 2014 to address the rising humanitarian needs. As the crisis has persisted, Mercy Corpsโ strategy has also expanded to address the root causes of the conflict and seek to build the long term resilience of communities with integrated programs focusing on governance, the recovery and resilient growth of markets and livelihoods, social cohesion and social protection, youth empowerment, and local conflict management. The Nigeria country program has grown considerably over the last few years, and is now among the largest Mercy Corps country programs globally, with a mixed donor & programming portfolio.The Broadening Emergency and Graduation Efforts in Borno (BEGE-Borno) intervention not only contributes to Pillar Six (Reconstruct, Rehabilitate & Resettle) of the Borno State Government STIs (Strategic Transformational Initiatives), it also aligns with Mercy Corps vision of building towards a more inclusive, resilient future for the communities we serve through a framework of helping people and communities to cope, adapt and thrive. The BEGE Program goal is to deliver lifesaving, life-sustaining interventions and enhance adaptation of 238,369 displaced, returnee and host households to shocks and systemic constraints within Borno State. BEGE Borno is a consortium led by Mercy Corps, with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as a partner, alongside other local partners, delivering integrated assistance to people in acute need through Health, Nutrition, WASH, Food Assistance, Unconditional Cash, Protection, Shelter and Agriculture sectors.
General Position Summary
This is a senior level role with overarching leadership, management, and coordination of multi-sectoral deliverables within the consortium. The Program Director is a cross-functional team leader who takes full responsibility for the successful delivery across all the eight sectors including monitoring, collaborative learning and adaptation, and evaluation functions. This role is ultimately responsible and accountable for timely delivery of assistance in a dignified manner, on scope and budget. Succeeding in this role will require an agile personality, great emotional intelligence, a solutions thinker with a desire to define your success around improvement in quality of human lives. The Program Director has a clear understanding of at least six of the ten sectors and how they work well together.Essential Job Responsibilities STRATEGY AND VISION:
Reports Directly To: Director-Humanitarian Response and Sustainable Solutions (HSSD) -Maiduguri Works Directly With: THRIVE Program Director, NE CORE Snr Program Manager, PAQ Team, Finance Manager, Operations Manager, Security Advisor, Senior Field Manager. Accountability to Participants and StakeholdersMercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward 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 project. Knowledge and Experience At least 5 years of consistently growing competencies and experience in managing an integrated multi sector portfolio or program, ideally in humanitarian and/or early recovery settings MA/S or equivalent in international development or related field preferred. Prior work experience in Africa strongly preferred; an ability to work comfortably, effectively and creatively within the cultural environment of Nigeria and areas of poor security required. History of working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO and NGO partners in complex environments Experience in working with partners, managing partnership, ideally within consortium required Familiarity with and understanding of the humanitarian context in Borno State and Northeast Nigeria preferred, or similar contexts globally. Familiarity with USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) Assistance Guidelines, as well as experience in managing BHA funded programs strongly preferred. Strong budget management skills Demonstrated ability to function as a solution-seeker and proven success with building, managing and leading a consortium of partners and a team of professionals.