Mercy Corps, An International Humanitarian Organization is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a very strategic position within ENGINE team in Abuja. We are looking for a motivated individual, who is enthusiastic about the work we do and is looking to work within a dynamic team in the capacity
Job Description
- The ENGINE Program Assistant will support the implementation of a 3-year project to reduce financial and education barriers for marginalized Nigerian adolescent girls and young women.
- The goals of the ENGINE program are to increase girls’ and young women’s access to (1) financial education and life skills; (2) peer-to-peer networks and mentors; and (3) direct assets (materials and savings).
- ENGINE will integrate young women into value chains as well as conduct other market-driven employment opportunities.
- ENGINE will also work with girls in formal and informal education to increase their learning opportunities and outcomes to prepare them for future economic activities.
- ENGINE will be implemented in FCT/Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna States. Mercy Corps serves is the lead implementing partner for ENGINE.
- The Program Assistant will support for implementation of ENGINE activities in FCT.
- This position will ensure ENGINE program implementation is responsive to marginalized Nigerian girls, their communities and skill-based centers, and coordinate activities that transition marginalized girls into economic activities.
- Support the implementation of program activities listed in FCT program work plan to ensure they are implemented on time, target and budget.
- Work with ENGINE Community/School volunteers to deploy training on safe space curricula
- Develop programmatic reports and provide report feedbacks to schools and communities promptly
- Advocate for the inclusion of marginalized girls and for girls to be active in non-traditional sectors at the household and community level and within Nigerian vocational and skills-based education.
- In collaboration with M&E staff, implement relevant need assessments, data and information collection for on-going monitoring.
- Support direct implementation of community level activities to targeted stakeholders to showcase progress and learnings so as to acquire more support from the gate-keepers
- Achieve consistent advocacy to gatekeepers and stakeholders to ensure that marginalized girls enroll and complete their education cycle across implementation states.
- Support technical aspects of school to work programming for ENGINE program including increasing economic assets for marginalized girls through savings clubs and links to financial institutions.
- Monitor Girls fora and Savings group activities and other project sustainability structures in the designated schools and communities.
Candidate Requirements
- A relevant degree in Education, Management, Social Sciences, International Development or other relevant field.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in education, gender- focused, skills building program.
- Experience managing secondary education or school to work and especially targeting marginalized girls or young women programs required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
- A clear understanding of program implementation as well as willingness and ability to comply with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.
- Personal integrity, honesty and transparency is essential.
- Ability to interact effectively with community stakeholders and staff members is required.
- A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and develop quality reports is necessary.
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