Senior Project Officer

About the role

The Senior Project Officer will lead day‑to‑day technical and operational activities for Mercy Corps Nigeria’s Protecting Food Security Against Flood & Drought Cycles project in Katsina State. The role ensures that field interventions are delivered efficiently, on time, within budget, and in line with donor, government and Mercy Corps standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate field implementation of flood and drought mitigation measures across target communities.
• Supervise technical teams, community facilitators and local contractors.
• Manage relationships with local authorities, community leaders and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, quality and budget compliance, preparing regular reports.
• Oversee watershed restoration, solar‑powered water systems, and construction of food and fodder storage facilities.
• Promote climate‑smart agriculture and rangeland management practices.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree (e.g., Agriculture, Environment, Development Studies).
• Proven experience in project management and field implementation of climate‑adaptation or food‑security programmes.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in challenging environments.
• Strong understanding of local agricultural practices and community dynamics in northern Nigeria.
• Ability to work under the supervision of the Technical Project Lead and adhere to Mercy Corps standards.

Required skills