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. Now, and for the future. We help people overcome poverty and conflict. Working with communities, we leverage local logic to help people transform their lives. To grow more food, earn higher incomes and ultimately advocate for their needs. We see global challenges as an invitation to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions. Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.
Position Title: Regional Emergency Program Manager
Duty Station: Jigjiga, with 50% travel to Woreda project areas
In collaboration with the Emergency program manager, the Regional program Manager Will be responsible to coordinate all emergency program activities in Somali region. He/she will support the coordinators in coordinating and standardizing of program implementation to ensure the quality of our emergency response based on the standard guideline. He/she will be expected to coordinate with other Mercy Corps project team to improve coordination, planning, implementation; monitoring and reporting processes. Establishing and strengthening well organized reporting systems among partners working with Mercy corps. He/She will also be responsible to manage Mercy Corps relationship with key regional government partners and also responsible to monitor the progress of all emergency activities according to the project implementation plan. The Regional Emergency Program Manager will also provide technical assistance to coordinators and officers in planning, capacity building for government staffs, coordinating with other Mercy Corps support staffs like finance, Logistic and HR team at Jigjiga office.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Main responsibility:
· Design field test and produce CMAM tools for assessment, program design, planning, capacity strengthening, monitoring, reporting and evaluation. Tools may include training materials, manuals, guidelines, job aids, and other tools.
· Document and disseminate evidence on successes, performance, impact and sustainability of integrated and scaled-up CMAM and WASH services. Support mechanisms for continued sharing of lessons learned and evidence, including production of reports, and disseminate lessons learned on CMAM integration.
Carry out other job-related technical or managerial tasks as needed.
SECURITY
● Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
● Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES
● Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward 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; and
● 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.
● BSC in one of the health related field plus Master’s in either Nutrition or Public Health is required.
● At least five years of relevant work experience, including a minimum three years’ experience working in NGOs in managing health and emergency nutrition programs.
● Experience managing teams of program staff, technical specialists, or consultants
● Experience in program management or the provision of technical assistance to programs at all levels.
● Knowledge and experience in maternal and child nutrition programming.
● Experience with diver’s donor programs is preferred.