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Job Opportunities at Mercy Corps (Katsina State, Nigeria)

📅 Posted: August 3, 2026
📍 Location: Katsina State, Nigeria
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization working in over 40 countries, focused on building resilient, secure, and inclusive communities through programs in economic development, agriculture, climate adaptation, and humanitarian response.

1. Technical Project Manager

Job Category: Programming
Requisition No: TECHN006957

Role Overview

Lead the implementation of climate resilience and infrastructure projects under the Protecting Food Security Against Flood & Drought Cycles initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership and project management
• Oversee infrastructure design, construction, and quality assurance
• Ensure compliance with donor, environmental, and engineering standards
• Manage contractors, procurement, and project budgets
• Coordinate stakeholders (government, communities, partners)
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure timely delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or related field
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• 8–10 years experience in climate resilience, infrastructure, or development programs
• Strong experience in donor-funded projects and construction management
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification (highly desirable)

2. Senior Natural Resource Management (NRM) Officer

Job Category: Programming
Requisition No: SENIO006959

Role Overview

Provide technical leadership for ecosystem restoration, watershed management, and climate adaptation interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of NRM and restoration activities
• Promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land use
• Strengthen community-based natural resource governance
• Ensure environmental safeguards and compliance
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL)
• Build capacity of staff and community stakeholders

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Forestry, or related field
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• 5–7 years experience in climate adaptation or environmental programs
• Strong knowledge of ecosystem restoration & watershed management
• GIS or remote sensing skills (added advantage)

3. Senior Project Officer

Job Category: Programming
Requisition No: SENIO006958

Role Overview

Coordinate field-level implementation of climate resilience and infrastructure interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project implementation in communities
• Supervise contractors and ensure infrastructure quality
• Support community engagement and training
• Track project progress and reporting
• Coordinate with stakeholders and internal teams

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Agriculture, or related field
• 5–7 years experience in development or infrastructure projects
• Experience working with rural communities and contractors
• Strong coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills

How to Apply

Apply through the official Mercy Corps recruitment portal:

• Technical Project Manager Application⁠
• Senior Natural Resource Management Officer Application⁠
• Senior Project Officer Application⁠

Why Work with Mercy Corps?

• Global exposure in humanitarian and development work
• Opportunity to work on climate resilience & food security projects
• Strong focus on learning, diversity, and inclusion
• Career growth in international development