Mercy Corps Gender and Protection Program Assistant Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

Mercy Corps Gender and Protection Program Assistant Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Mercy Corps Nigeria programme looking for “Gender and Protection Program Assistant”. Applicants with a Diploma in relevant field required may apply on or before 31 May 2022.

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Mercy Corps Gender and Protection Program Assistant Jobs 2022

The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 21 May 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Gender and Protection Program Assistant to be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2022

General Position Summary: The Gender and Protection Program Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of Protection sector activities including helping in developing strategies for protection activities across deep field sites. With the support of the Protection Coordinator, s/he will also advise and build the capacity of other sector teams in Maiduguri and deep field if need be on protection mainstreaming and best practices. S/he will report directly to the Protection Coordinator and will work closely with other field team and other sectors.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Support in the implementation of protection activities and ensure adequate protection mainstreaming across program field locations;
• Support in developing  activity work plans and management of weekly and monthly activity implementation related to protection;
• Ensure that program implementation mainstreams gender and protection in coordination with other sectors in line with best practices;
• Facilitate monthly review and reflection meetings with the protection field team at least once a month;
• Establish and maintain effective program reporting, and monitoring and evaluation systems (to track, analyze and report on results) for both internal and external use;
• Manage and ensure all program filing system is in place, adheres to internal and donor regulation and filing is regularly maintained;
• Adhere to all MC policies related to security, operations and transport/ logistics information related to programming.
• Collate all field reports and harmonize on a monthly basis
• Report on any problems encountered in the field such as project participant complaints, local authority interference, and security threats to MC staff and activities. Coordinate with MC Security Officer and Protection Coordinator on any threats to MC staff and activities.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification & Experience:

• Diploma in relevant field required;
• 1 year of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general gender and protection mainstreaming experience & knowledge required.
• Experience with conducting gender analysis, protection assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.

Other Details

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply Mercy Corps Gender and Protection Program Assistant Jobs 2022

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: 31 May 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.