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Consultant – Policy Review is needed at Mercy Corps
JOB TITLE: Consultant for Borno State Policy Review
LOCATION: Borno
Background
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 Corps’ 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 of markets and livelihoods, social cohesion and social protection, youth empowerment, and local conflict management.
The Northeast Conflict Management and Stabilization (NE-CMS) Program is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to improve security and reduce support for violence in Borno State in Northeast Nigeria. Following two previous phases of the program starting in August 2016, the NE-CMS program entered Phase III in August 2019 for an additional two-year implementation period, which is expected to result in:
- Citizens are more civically engaged, and civilian government are more transparent and inclusive in addressing community needs around service delivery
- Communities demonstrate improved trust and social cohesion within and between actors at the local level
- Local decision-making spaces and peacebuilding processes are equitable and inclusive of marginalized social groups, especially youth and women.
Skills and Experience Required of the Consultant
The consultant is expected to have the following skills and qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related discipline;
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in conducting organizational/government capacity needs assessments, experience with self-assessment processes will be an advantage;
- At least 5 years of experience working in organizational development, capacity building in the specified area;
- An understanding of the socio-political and economic context of Borno State;
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English;
- Ability to speak Hausa; Kanuri language ability will be an added advantage;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with diverse people.
- Be resident in Maiduguri, Borno State
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates must send their Applications with the following documents below to: [email protected] using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email to avoid disqualification.
Application Documents
- CV or company profile showing similar experience with 3 referees
- Area of coverage and proposed implementation plan
- Implementation plan with a clear timeline and milestones
- Financial Proposal / Cost to deliver the job.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction / Mining |
Deadline | 25th May, 2020. |