MCEurope recruits 01 Kivu crisis response for IDPS (KCRI) Program manager*This position is contingent on funding.About Mercy CorpsMercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. Program / Department SummaryMercy Corps has been operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since August 2007, with a staff of around 300 people working in North and South Kivu, with the overall country goal to support vulnerable communities through crises, while fostering programs that build resilience and promote long-term change. Mercy Corps’ national office is in Goma with sub-field offices in North Kivu and South Kivu. Mercy Corps’ key programming areas include a combination of longer-term development and immediate humanitarian response programs in order to: 1) Improve water service delivery and ensuring equitable access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services, in urban and rural areas; 2) Improve food security and nutrition; 3) Promote diversified livelihoods, economic recovery and development. Mercy Corps DRC’s humanitarian programs aim specifically to assist populations affected by the conflict and crisis in Eastern Congo. With funding from humanitarian donors including OFDA and UN-donors, the humanitarian portfolio continues to expand in order to provide multi-purpose cash assistance and emergency WASH to displaced and host populations. Mercy Corps plans to scale up and expand its humanitarian response to reach more beneficiaries with additional and varied assistance in a wider geographic area. All Mercy Corps interventions in DRC are implemented in a conflict and gender sensitive manner. General Position SummaryThe Program Manager (PM) is responsible for coordinating and implementing the delivery of a multi-million emergency project to save the lives of populations affected by crisis in the provinces of Easter DRC. The KCRI+ Consortium is a partnership of two international humanitarian aid agencies. The KCRI+ Consortium needs a strong leadership and coordination function in order to operate effectively and deliver on its intended impact. The PM is an effective communicator able to work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common objective and to represent the consortium as a whole, he/she represents the interests of the partnership, and ensures it is working effectively and efficiently across member agencies. They will manage the contractual relationship between the different partners and the current primary donors (notably DFID); coordinate the delivery of high-quality programming; report on the activities implemented based on donor regulations and build relationships between the consortium and the donors, various coordination structures and the government where needed. They will be the primary program representative to donors, cluster system, relevant government entities, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders. They will contribute to achievement of the country program goals through innovation and program development and displaying expertise in CASH, Food Security and WASH sectors as well as regional experience. Essential Job ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Vision
program Management
FINANCE, OPERATION AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
REPRESENTATION & FUNDRAISING
Influence & Representation
Security
Organizational Learning
Accountability to Beneficiaries
AccountabilityReports Directly To: Emergency Programs Director Works Directly With: Emergency Grants Manager, CASH & NFI Manager, WASH Manager, Protection Advisor, Emergency M&E Manager, Emergency Finance Manager and Support staffs. Knowledge and Experience
Success FactorsThe successful PM will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships. They will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. Prioritizing, problem solving, ability to seize opportunities, attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.Living Conditions / Environmental ConditionsThis position is an unaccompanied position. Shared housing will be provided in Goma according to Mercy Corps DRC housing policy. Goma is a provincial capital of over 700,000 inhabitants. Travel may be required up to 40% of the time to program areas. Living in Goma is comfortable, although water and electricity can be unstable. Outside Goma, travel can be dangerous and unpredictable due to armed forces and rebel activity. While security is quite stable in Goma, North and South Kivu continue to be an arena of violence and insecurity. Mercy Corps’ sub-offices experience variable levels of insecurity, with the situation closely monitored by UN peacekeepers. Air travel is necessary to get from one end of the country to the other. Mobile phones and cellular service are widely available. Internet is available in all Mercy Corps offices. Travel to field sites will be required where living conditions are clean and secure, but basic. There are a number of health services available with evacuation options for serious illnesses. There is reasonable access to most consumer goods, although they can be expensive. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/STA to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. |
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Ville | Goma |
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Experience | 3 à 5 ans |
Fonctions | Gestion de projets/programmes |
Secteurs d’activité | Développement économique et local, Eau et assainissement, Gestion crise / post-crise |
Pays | Afrique, RD Congo |
Salaire / Indemnité | FRENCH IS MANDATORY |
Comment postuler | Veuillez envoyer votre CV sur le Site de Mercy Corps ou le lien ci-dessous. Veuillez inclure une lettre de motivation. |
Postuler en ligne | https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oe4Qafw2&s=Daphne |
Date de fin de validité | 30/09/2019 |