Natural Resource Management Advisor (Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconciliation in Northwest Nigeria) at Mercy Corps Nigeria

Mercy Corps is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Natural Resource Management Advisor (Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconciliation in Northwest Nigeria)

Requisition Number: NATUR003368
Location: Katsina
Position Status:Full-time, Regular.
Duration:16 months
Salary Level: Grade Level 6
Job Category: Programming
Travel Required: Yes

 About Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action – helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Job Requirements

• Minimum BA / BSc in relevant field or another similar field; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred in, Natural Resources Management, Environment Sciences, related Biological Management, or other related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in a similar context and issues.
• Familiarity with global and localized climate change priorities, standards, and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with global NRM and climate frameworks that can be adopted for the management of local resource-related issues.
• Good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues in a highly insecure environment.
• Previous experience in implementation, monitoring, and evaluating sustainable NRM management.
• Demonstrated capability in policy formulation.
• Expertise in forestry, water, and land management and development.
• Understanding of national and regional/global issues related to NRM.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to motivate, inspire and promote teamwork in an interdisciplinary, multicultural, context.
• Experience in supporting institutional capacity building.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted documents.
• Strong negotiation and coordination skills.
• Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is a plus.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Applicants should have their CVs and Cover Letters in one document addressing the position requirements.
• Female candidates who are qualified are strongly encouraged to apply.

 Application Closing Date
22nd February, 2023.