Mercy Corps Interim Country Director Jobs 2023 – Nigeria NGO Jobs.
Mercy Corps Nigeria looking for “Interim Country Director”.
Applicants with a BA/S or equivalent may apply on or before 20 January 2023.
Mercy Corps has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years. With the formation of the independent Republic of Nigeria in July 2011, Mercy Corps established a Country Office and has staff working all over the country to help build government institutions. Mercy Corps has maintained its presence in Nigeria despite significant challenges in the operating environment by adopting a flexible approach to its work with the Government of Nigeria.
Mercy Corps Interim Country Director Jobs 2023
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 04 January 2023 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Interim Country Director to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Mercy Corps |
| Position | Interim Country Director |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | BA/S or equivalent |
| Experience Required | 7-10 years |
| Application Deadline | 20 January 2023 |
Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2023
General Position Summary: This is a temporary assignment of 3 months to provide interim cover while the long term CD is out on paternity leave. The Interim Country Director for Niger and Burkina Faso is an innovative and visionary leader responsible for resourcefully managing all programming, resulting in lasting improvement in the lives of communities in these countries. S/He has held senior roles in formulating strategic direction within an international development context. The Interim Country Director is responsible for developing the overall strategic direction for programming and new business development in cooperation with Mercy Corps’ senior management team and local and international partners. S/He is also responsible for developing and implementing systems, policies and procedures for Mercy Corps’ operations in both countries. As Mercy Corps’ senior manager in these two countries, the Interim Country Director is also responsible for financial oversight, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, staff security, human resource management and representation in the field. The Interim Country Director must be comfortable leading a team of high performers; be able to confidently represent at high-level forums to influence and secure ongoing investment; nurture a culture of shared excellence based on learning and trust; and take considered risks in innovating and negotiating within a society that is in rapid change. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of the people living in the Sahel region.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Formulate and plan, in consultation with key stakeholders, a clear vision of present and future program goals and strategies which can be clearly communicated to team members, local beneficiaries, international partners, governmental counterparts, and donors.
- Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcome, heard and acted upon.
- Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve goals and objectives.
- Explore, evaluate and present new project funding opportunities that leverage impact and integrate initiatives and activities, support and direct related fundraising activities with both institutional and private donors.
- Evaluate country specific program priorities and contribute to regional and global strategy development and prioritization.
- Ensure that country strategies are well aligned and contribute to the Sahel Strategy, contributing to build strategic ideas and resources at the regional level.
Qualification & Experience:
- BA/S or equivalent in the relevant field required; MA/S preferred.
- 7-10 years of field experience in international relief and development programs, including demonstrable success in managing large, complex, transitional development programs
- 5 years of senior-level leadership, capacity building and field management experience.
- Demonstrated success managing and bringing together a multi cultural team with team members in multiple offices.
- Successful and proven representation, negotiation, communication and organization skills.
- Demonstrated experience multi-tasking and success in securing funding for country programs from a broad spectrum of donors.
- Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO, NGO partners and other stakeholders in complex environments.
- Proven skills in financial and grants management.
- Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.
- Excellent oral and written French and English skills required.
- Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
- Previous work experience in countries where travel to insecure areas is required, and management of programs in insecure locations.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Mercy Corps Interim Country Director Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 20 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.mercycorps.org |
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