Program Manager (GIRL-H) at Mercy Corps

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

Job Title: Program Manager (GIRL-H)

Location: Abuja (FCT) or Lagos
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Supervisory Responsibility: Program and Communications Officer
Reports Directly To: GIRL-H Program Implementation Lead.
Works Directly with: Other GIRL-H Program Managers, finance/grants teams, MEL, program teams, Implementing Partners, and HR and Operations departments and regional teams

 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

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in International Development, Political Science, Gender Studies, Economics, Sociology or other relevant fields.
• 5-7 years of experience in gender and youth development work including experience developing and conducting gender training, gender/youth mainstreaming, and engaging in gender advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to implement a program, manage a team and develop their capacities.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis, and utilization of information from a broad range of sources to ensure effective integration of gender and youth concerns throughout the project’s duration. In-depth understanding of gender, age, and other socio-cultural factors in the context of livelihoods programming.
• Ability to foster commitment and build capacity among project staff and in-country actors around gender and youth integration.
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

 Application Closing Date
17th November, 2023