Job Title: Economic & Market Development Advisor
Tracking Code: 218131-927
Location: Abuja
Organisation: Mercy Corps Nigeria
This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Contingent upon award, Mercy Corps anticipates starting a new integrated peacebuilding and economic development program in the Middle Belt states of Nigeria. Starting in August, this three-year program will incorporate strong economic development and natural resource management elements in order to address underlying drivers of conflict, build cooperation between conflicting communities, and build links between communities, private sector, and governmental processes.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Economic and Market Development (EMD) Advisor is responsible for leading and supervising the economic development components of the program, including ensuring that economic aspects of conflict are adequately assessed, designing and supervising implementation of community-led economic and natural resource projects, and supporting business-led efforts to raise awareness of the economic costs of conflict and advocates for stability-enhancing policy change. S/he provides technical leadership in the design and implementation of economic development activities using a market-led approach integrated with peacebuilding.
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager – Integrated Peacebuilding and Economic Development
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Mercy Corps Nigeria operations, finance, DM&E and program departments in Abuja; relevant Mercy Corps headquarters units as necessary, including Mercy Corps' Conflict Management Group and Economic and Market Development team, and various administrative/financial units.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, business, or international development.
• Formal training and/or experience in a Markets for the Poor or market–led development is preferred
• 3-5 years' experience managing development economic programs in a development setting is required.
• Experience in highly volatile security situations and a commitment to team safety.
• Commitment to the principles of participatory team management and participatory, community-oriented development.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Experience in economic development and/or enterprise development required
• Experience interacting with the private sector
• Familiarity with the Nigerian context is a plus
• Experience working in integrated economic development and peacebuiding interventions highly preferred.
• Experience working with pastoralists and on youth programs is valued
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and constructively with local partners.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.
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