Mercy Corps Jobs in Ethiopia

Mercy Corps Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia


About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Strategy, Vision & culture
    Communicate a clear vision of present and future program goals and strategies to team members and stakeholders that translates into concrete programs and work plans.
  • Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to countrywide strategy development.
  • Lead the annual country planning process and provide strategic updates.
  • Utilize headquarter and regional technical support teams collaboratively.
  • Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcome.
  • Remain current with development thinking, including adaptive management, systems thinking, complexity, social impact, value for money, etc.
  • Foster a culture of learning and adaptation where programme and support actions evolve to become increasingly fit for purpose

    Knowledge and Experience

  • BA/S or equivalent in relevant field required; MA/S preferred.
  • 7-10 years of field experience in international relief and development programs, including demonstrable success in managing (large, complex, transitional) development programs.
  • 5 years of senior-level leadership, capacity building and field management experience.
  • Demonstrated success managing and bringing together a multi cultural team with team members in multiple offices.
  • Successful and proven representation, negotiation, communication and organization skills.
  • Demonstrated experience multi-tasking and
    success in securing funding for country programs.
  • Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO, NGO partners and other stakeholders in complex environments.
  • Proven skills in financial and grants management; prior experience with (donor), (government) grant management.
  • Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.
  • Excellent oral and written English skills required.
  • Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
  • Previous work experience in countries where travel to insecure areas is required, and management of programs in insecure locations.
  • Capacity to respond to emergency and disaster situations as appropriate.

    Program Operations Management

  • Apply Mercy Corps’ Monitoring, Evaluating & Learning principles and framework to programs to ensure the country’s overall strategy includes effective reporting systems.
  • Ensure effective and transparent use of resources in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies/procedures.
  • Assure sound budgetary management of sub-grantees/sub-contractors.
  • Build and maintain operational systems that ensure proper administrative support for programs, as well as segregation of duties between finance and operations.
  • Fulfill Mercy Corps’ Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guidance.
  • Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps policies and procedures - Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, beneficiary accountability standards, ect.
  • Support a culture of adaptive management, high-quality program performance, and learning through improved data collection and analysis.

    How to Apply:

    For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia

    Closing Date:27th July 2017

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