MCEurope recruits 01 Director of Programs
ABOUT MERCY CORPS PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps has been operational in the Central African Republic (CAR) since September 2007. With offices the main office in Bangui and sub-offices in Bouar and Bambari. Mercy Corps works to integrate short-term humanitarian assistance with programs to strengthen community resilience and support market-led economic development, with a cross-cutting accent on governance and gender. Mercy Corps takes a sustainable approach to its programming, seeking to change behaviors and create institutions to foster long-term development in the sectors of protection, governance, civil society capacity building, water/sanitation, and food security. Funding comes from a range of donors including the European Commission, OFDA, US Department of State, the United Nations, and private foundations. By addressing a number of overlapping and associated needs within a wide range of activities, Mercy Corps in CAR takes an integrated approach to ensure the greatest possible impact. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Programs (DoP) will work closely with the Country Director (CD) and program team to lead new program development and ensure effective program coordination and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance and accountability in close collaboration with the operations team. The position will be based in Bangui, with regular travel to the field sites (25%). S/he will help represent the Mercy Corps programs to donors, other NGOs and stakeholders, thematic clusters and coordination mechanisms and as needed to relevant government authorities and other partners. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Program Development
Coordination and Representation
Program Coordination
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Program Reporting
Program Support Operations
Security
Other
Organizational Learning As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve – we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves. Accountability to Beneficiaries Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Program managers, Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Manager, Program Development and Reporting Manager. ACCOUNTABILITY: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: All program staff, both national and expatriate in CAR; HQ-based program, operations, recruiting, human resources, finance, and technical support teams. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
SUCCESS FACTORS: A successful candidate will be conscientious, with excellent judgment and will display an entrepreneurial spirit that is both creative and flexible. He/She will combine strong communication skills, creativity, initiative, team approach and participatory leadership with tactful decisiveness to assist in the development and implementation of Mercy Corps’ country strategy. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The individual will be a strategic thinker able to bring ideas to implementation in growing program operations. He/She will have exceptional proposal development skills and an outstanding ability to design, implement and manage innovative programs that respond to current needs and reinforce the future program structure of Mercy Corps in the country. An interest and ability to travel and work in very remote environments, and awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work and ability to train and facilitate dialogue among a diverse group of individuals with various skill sets and working styles is required. An even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated. LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The Central African Republic is a nation of 4.6 million people, ranked as one of the poorest nations in the world, with an average life expectancy of only 39 years. Bangui is a capital city of about 700,000 inhabitants. The security situation in CAR can be volatile, specifically in some of the geographical areas. However, Bangui is generally free of any serious threats towards international or national staff, outside of petty theft. However, carjacking and targeted looting do occur on occasion. Hospitals and access to quality health care is very limited. Malaria is prevalent. It is estimated that 7-8% of the population may be HIV positive. Suitable group housing is available, but electricity and clean water are sometimes sporadic. This position is based in Bangui and is unaccompanied for spouses and/or children and includes hardship allowance and R&R benefits. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues |
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Town/City | Bangui |
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Experience / Qualifications |
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Experience | 5 to 10 years |
Positions | Program/Project management |
Areas of activity | Advocacy, Crisis & Post-crisis management, Food & Nutrition |
Country | Africa, Central Africa |
How to apply | Apply through:
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Advertisement expiration date | 18/07/2019 |