Partnership & New Initiatives Manager at Mercy Corps

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

Job Title: Partnership & New Initiatives Manager
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time.

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

.BA/S in the relevant field required; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.

● At least 4 years of field-based experience in international relief and development — ideally in the region; demonstrated knowledge of relevant sectoral and/or operational areas.

● Demonstrated knowledge of at least three key Mercy Corps Nigeria sectors and approaches, such as market systems development, adolescent programming, conflict mitigation, early recovery, humanitarian relief and resilience.

● At least 4 years of experience managing the development, implementation, administration and compliance (especially of key USG, FCDO , EU, and/or UN donors); general program management experience preferred.

● Experience with proposal development including support and writing with various donors, particularly US and European Institutional funders, private foundations and corporations.

● Experience with monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts.

● Experience representing the organization and its interests to institutional donors and other stakeholders including government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public preferred.

● Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

● Preference given to candidates with prior work experience in Africa.

● Excellent English language skills required , with proven track record in English language proposals

 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
15th November 2022