Livelihoods Officer at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Locations: Maiduguri, Borno & Mubi , Adamawa (Choose your Preferred Location)
Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary)
Duration: Six (6) Months

Summary of Position

• The Livelihoods Officer is responsible for effective management and successful implementation of Cash Transfer programming (CTP)/resilient livelihoods activities of Enhanced Community Resilience project in Mubi/Maiduguri as per project document, Log frame, budget, action plans, livelihood intervention project policies, national guidelines and donor requirements.

Position Requirements

• BA/BSc/HND in Agriculture or related field with three years’ experience in similar livelihoods/agriculture project
• Demonstrated technical skills in coordination and development of activities related to cash transferring programming, agriculture, livestock, vocational trainings, micro-finance, credit unions and small business development
• Experience in project management including project planning and monitoring
• Experience with budget planning and expenditures monitoring
• Ability and proven experience in transferring knowledge and skills through formal and informal training of staff and volunteers and rural communities
• Understanding of natural and human induced hazards and root  causes and driving factors of disaster vulnerability in Nepal with good understanding on CBDRM, climate change adaptation, gender and social inclusion
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Strong commitment to team work and ability to work in a large team of volunteers.
• Exposure to work in cross-cultural environment
• Good English speaking and writing skills and proficiency in computers (user level)
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Good understanding of the challenge and significance of building a new Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development center
• Should have the ability to interact effectively with staff and partners
• Dynamic and innovative personality.
• Experience living and working in northern Nigeria will be an advantage

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.