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SayPro Senior Administration and Human Resources Officer
About CBM CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all. To reinforce our Administration and HR functions, we are recruiting for a Senior Officer Administration and Human Resources. The position is full-time, based in Abuja, Nigeria with 40h/week. This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended. These are your responsibilities 1. General Manage professional office administration and efficient operations of the Country Office in line with relevant CBM standards. Document and maintain updated administrative processes and procedures; initiate and lead regular reviews to ensure clarity, effectiveness and efficiency. Ensure that CBM is complying with in-country regulatory requirements such as registration and related annual reporting to relevant authorities (except financial regulatory requirements such as statutory accounts, audit, tax filing, social security contributions, etc., which are the responsibility of the Country Finance Manager). Effectively line-manage the administrative staff based on performance. Handle logistics and visa applications for visitors and expatriate co-workers. Provide support to the Country Director specific to the operational requirements of his/her position, such as schedule management, minute taking, report writing. Ensure office and property/facility management, including office cleanliness, organizing and overseeing maintenance and repair works on CBM premises or on CBM assets; facilitating and following up on Accessibility and Inclusion audits. Put in place and maintain relevant insurance contracts. Organize security of the premises, keep up-to-date contact with Security Company and oversee the security guards work. Support the timely procurement of goods and services to address the needs of the Country Office; act as a member of a vendor/supplier selection committee. Ensure oversight and management of Country Office IT systems and maintenance, access to Navision (where relevant), SharePoint and other relevant Programmes. Collaborate closely with the Country Finance and Regional HR Manager to ensure cross-functional policies, procedures and practice are harmonized and streamlined where relevant. Model and promote CBM’s values, culture and inclusive practices and promote disability and gender equality with colleagues. 1.2 HR Administration Support the Regional HR Manager in ensuring on-time delivery of HR services and accuracy of information. Provide timely and consistent HR data for the Country office to facilitate the preparation and dissemination of HR reports. Submit HR recruitment / contracting requests for approval in line with the Authority Structure Support the Regional HR Manager with administrative and logistical aspects of expatriate co-worker assignments, such as arranging house leases, security, vehicle, etc. Facilitate the in-country recruitment and candidate selection process. Ensure employment contracts are in place and inform the Country Director in a timely manner of contract end-dates. Coordinate the process of induction & briefing for new staff in the Country Offices. Coordinate the effective implementation of the annual performance management process by line managers in line with agreed timelines Ensure all staff have up-to-date and signed job descriptions in place. 1.3 Additional Duties: In addition to the responsibilities outlined in section I above, the incumbent will upon instruction by the line-manager and the Country Director, perform ad hoc activities, which either are by their nature related to his normal duties or evolve from operational requirements. This may include but is not limited to: be available as a potential member of Teams of Competence regarding Administration and HR working groups within CBM*.* Travel activities ❒ yes These are your qualifications Academic degree in Human Resources, Law, General Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field. Master’s degree in Human Resources will be an added advantage Minimum of three(3) years’ experience in a similar position within a reputable organization, preferably a development organisation. In depth knowledge and experience of management practices and processes regarding local staff and expatriates Experience in operational HR management with a focus on labour law. Experience in operating personnel systems, ideally REXX Very good knowledge of human nature, empathy, "hands-on" mentality, careful working methods Independent, agile and flexible working style Good knowledge of English Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM Reflect CBM values in daily work. An effective team player who is able to work diplomatically and with sensitivity with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions and personal backgrounds. High level of professionalism, maturity and integrity when dealing with sensitive information and issues. Ability to proactively anticipate any potential issues or risks for the office and submit appropriate recommendations to address them. Quality results oriented. Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and meet critical priorities. Highly organized and self-directed, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under minimal supervision. What we offer A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organization in the field of Disability Inclusive Development A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for An approachable, agile organization with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit How to apply Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see link below). To get started click on the APPLY NOW button on our CBM job portal. A Cover letter and CV completes your application. We look forward to receiving your application! Your contact person: Mrs. Olachi Cynthia Nzuruba, Tel.: +234 9121649352 We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities. *Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!SayPro Program Management – Asia
This position assists with development and programmatic support of ROLI programs in field office in emerging democracies and transitioning states. Provide support to and leads efforts in support of the ROLI Regional Councils to include meeting preparation and logistics, group travel arrangements, and associated expense management. Job Duties and Responsibilities -Assists in the development of work plans and tracks all aspects of program implementation. -Participates in the development of proposals and supporting budgetary requirements. -Participates in the recruitment of workshop faculty and short- and long-term experts within an assigned area. -Accompanies study tours and assist with program organization and activities and supports the tour leader. -Provides support to and is accountable for logistical arrangements for domestic and international events and is accountable for the preparation or relevant briefing materials. -May participate in ABA ROLI representation domestically. -Actively participates in and assists in the development of M&E plans and ensures the effective implementation of M&E systems is based upon such data. -Participates in the preparation of information and materials provided to donors. -Assigns, coordinates, and participates in research activities as assigned. -Assists in all compliance efforts with ABA and other donor policies, practices, procedures, and regulations. -Accountable for adherence to and complianc3e with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [FCPA]. -Conducts research and/or leads less senior Program Officers in the conduct of research related to ROLI initiatives. -Performs other related duties as required. Basic Qualifications & Interests (BQIs) -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. -At least four (4) years of work experience in a program management capacity. Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs) -Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or possession of a Juris Doctorate from an ABA Accredited Law School or comparable foreign law school. -Previous work experience overseas. -Previous work experience in a not-for-profit, association, and/or NGO setting. How to apply ROLI Asia ABA ROLI Sr Program Officer - Career Portal (dayforcehcm.com)SayPro Operations Management, DRC
Get Involved! Are you seeking an Operations career with impact? Join Samaritan’s Purse as the Senior Operations Manager in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This opportunity will allow you to provide strategic oversight and leadership to the operation in the following areas: Project Implementation, Logistics, Procurement, Inventory, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and Administration. With your elevated perspective and efficient organizational skills, we will be able to continue working and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ while maintaining exceptional programming to meet the physical needs of the people we are serving. Join us to use your skills and passion to make an impact with an eternal purpose! A day in the life of a Senior Operations Manager, Democratic Republic of the Congo: At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe. In the role of Senior Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to: Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him Insure efficiency with the highest standard of integrity and provide support in the achievement of program of objectives through maintenance and improvement of project procurement systems, processes, and procedures. Manage and direct the logistics department to ensure a complete warehousing system is established and followed at all bases. Provide leadership to logistics department as they oversee Information Technology Services, ensuring quality service and hardware provision to all staff at all bases. Understand Samaritan’s Purse financial and budgeting systems in order to effectively supervise the implementation of operational budgets. Mentor and train all staff in operations in order to ensure that they follow policy. Regularly visit all bases to ensure operations comply with set operational protocols and that logistics are fully supporting DRC project efforts. All other duties as assigned Learn more about serving with Samaritan’s Purse. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; preferably in Logistics/Transportation Management; one to two year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated integrity, honesty, transparency, and ethical character. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Ability to cope with stress and live in basic conditions; flexibility and patience. Ability to network and build relationships with government, civil society, and community partners. Experience with and have a working knowledge of Access or other relational data base systems beneficial. Ability to concisely explain information to others, both management and field staff; ask questions for clarification, demonstrate openness and willingness to share and learn 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire. Job Location: Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo Type: Full-Time Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); French strongly preferred **Accompaniment:**Family Accompaniment Travel Expectations: Travel to field sites as necessary; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary Benefits: International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Retirement savings plan Paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days 10 sick days When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) How to apply Our Mission: Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is not just a job. It’s a calling, it’s a ministry, and it is your opportunity to begin a life-changing career. **All applications should be submitted in English** Apply here!SayPro Policy LINK – Regional Management
Position: Policy LINK – Regional Senior Manager Location: Assigned Region (Northern Region - Tamale) Contract Name: USAID/Feed the Future Policy Leadership, Interactions, Networks and Knowledge (Policy LINK) Status: Long Term Technical Assistance Start Date: November 01, 2022 Supervisor: Program Lead Policy LINK in Ghana USAID Feed the Future Ghana Policy LINK Activity is a five-year activity with the overall objective of fostering behavior change that strengthens the capacity and ability of Ghanaian stakeholders to participate in a more transparent, inclusive, and evidence-based agriculture and food system policy process that leads to improved food and nutrition outcomes and broad-based economic growth. Specifically, the activity will facilitate the transition towards a policy development paradigm driven by multiple stakeholders. This approach to policymaking will strengthen the capacities of Ghana’s main agricultural policy system actors and institutions and support them to engage stakeholders traditionally excluded from decision-making, including academia, financial institutions, the judiciary, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private sector representatives from the national, regional, and local levels. This approach is underpinned by Policy LINK’s overarching theory of change focused on increasing human and social capital, engaging policy system actors in collaborative processes, and developing mechanisms for collaborative governance and dynamic learning systems and platforms to sustain collective action. The Policy LINK Activity has established the main office in Accra and a subnational office in Tamale to support efforts in the USAID Feed the Future Zone of Influence (ZOI) regions – 17 districts in Northern, North East, Upper East and Upper West regions. This operating model will maximize engagement with a diverse set of key agricultural stakeholders and institutions at the national, regional, and community levels. Position Objectives The Regional Senior Manager will be the principal point of contact between Accra and the assigned geographic locations and oversee the subnational office operations. The position is expected to support the design, implementation, follow-up, and reporting of the Feed the Future Ghana Policy LINK Activity within the framework of Policy LINK’s established activity team structures, processes, and systems. The Regional Senior Manager will be based in Tamale, and will be responsible for: Lead overall program management, delivery, and achievement of program activities and deliverables in the program area. Closely coordinate with the Ghana Policy LINK Activity structures, lead agencies, implementing partners, Policy LINK Ghana Country Lead and Policy LINK activity teams to ensure program area activities are managed effectively and efficiently. Coordinate the operations, scheduling, reporting and building relations with agricultural stakeholders at the regional and community levels; including government officials, implementing partners, the private sector, research and academia and civil society organizations among others. Carry out training, facilitation, mentoring, and support agricultural stakeholders at the regional and community levels in their assigned region. Coordinate with all regional and community structures in the ZOI to advance the technical stakeholder engagement process in a coordinated and coherent manner. Contribute to communication and learning activities at subnational and national levels. Identify and integrate opportunities for collaboration and leveraging with the Feed the Future (FtF) Implementing Partners (IPs) in the implementation of specific activities at the sub-national level. Work with Policy LINK technical team at the national level to contribute to the development of annual work plan, ensure adherence to data collection protocols and reporting on results. Ensure the day-to-day management of activities at the subnational office. S/he will continually reinforce Policy LINK’s agreed-upon core purpose and principles and approaches, and ensure all decision-making is rooted in the purpose and principles. S/he will contribute to a learning environment in which personal and team growth is supported, with a shared understanding that the “team” always comes before the “individual.” Responsibilities The Regional Senior Manager will be expected to understand and effectively communicate the Ghana Policy LINK Activity approaches and core principles to regional and community level stakeholders. S/he must understand and consistently put into practice Policy LINK’s principles, management, and standard operating procedures. The Regional Senior Manager will be responsible for the following primary tasks, though other duties may be assigned as appropriate: Program Management Develop strong working relationships and lines of communication with Policy LINK colleagues, regional and community level stakeholders, Ghana Policy LINK Activity, and other implementing partners in their assigned regions; Serve as the principal point of contact between Policy LINK’s Accra office and the assigned region, support Ghana Policy LINK Activity co-creation and provide partners with day-to-day technical guidance; Coordinate with Policy LINK logistics, finance and operations, and activity teams to ensure necessary preparations, logistics, and payments are made for successful implementation of program activities; Support the coordination of stakeholder engagement activities at the regional and community levels, including learning events, technical roundtable discussions, systems mapping, pause and reflect sessions, capacity strengthening, and other activities that will be undertaken at the regional and community levels; Monitor the status and performance of assigned regional activities, sharing updates with colleagues as well as capturing monitoring, evaluation, and learning in program reports submitted internally or to USAID and partners as appropriate • Regional and Community Level Activities: Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities at the regional and community levels, including assessments, learning events, technical roundtable discussions, systems mapping, pause and reflect sessions, and other related activities at the regional and community levels; Assist in identifying an inclusive set of regional and community leaders and rising leaders for leadership strengthening; Support Policy LINK colleagues and Ghana Activity partners on framing and deepening focused regional stakeholder engagement plans; and Based on the outcome of the stakeholder engagement process, support and contribute to the capacity strengthening of key institutions and target groups (e.g., women’s and youth group). Reporting The Regional Senior Manager will report to the Accra-based Program Lead. Supervisory Responsibilities The Regional Senior Manager may supervise short-term technical consultants, and will work closely with the Ghana Country Lead, Agriculture & Food Systems Lead, Climate Change Lead, MEL Lead, and Operations Team. Qualifications Local Ghanaian candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. Additional qualifications: Master’s degree in social sciences or project management or equivalent experience. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, logistics, operations, community mobilization, monitoring & evaluation, research and/or international development. A good understanding and experience working with a variety of stakeholders on agricultural policies. Strong stakeholder relationship management skills and ability to engage with senior leadership of partner organization. Strong communication, presentation and representational skills. Strong training and/or facilitation and program coordination skills preferred. Good computer capabilities with working knowledge of MS Word and Excel. Preferred experience working with local communities, NGOs, and/or international organizations. Experience in organizing and setting up stakeholder events and conferences that bring together a diverse set of stakeholders. Good English writing and speaking. Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills and ability to multitask under tight time constraints/deadlines. Previous experience working in Northern Ghana, with a preference for prior experience in Northern, North East, Upper East and Upper West regions. How to apply Please submit applications electronically via this website: Applications will be considered in the order received. Candidates will be required to answer certain qualifying questions before uploading their CVs and cover letters to the application form for consideration. Only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No email enquiries please.SayPro Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Principle Consulting- Maternity Cover
About the role Fixed Term Contract - This role is a 12-month maternity leave cover Technical delivery Provide high quality advice and support to live programmes on MEL tools and approaches, including theories of change, results frameworks (incl. indicator development), MEL plans and MEL resourcing requirements. Ensure that MEL approaches designed for programmes are context appropriate, build in learning & adaptation, assess value for money (where applicable), and reflect best practice. Lead the development and implementation of high-quality MEL approaches and tools to enable CA to track its programme’s progress in order to make informed decisions about implementation, complying with external donors/clients reporting requirements. Implement MEL quality assurance processes (incl. around data protection) to ensure the delivery and integration of MEL across the portfolio is to a high standard of professionalism. Ensure that sound analysis informs programme design and management and identify strategic actions to be undertaken to improve the quality of programme implementation. Support teams in collecting sex, age and disability disaggregated data and using gender-sensitive data collection methods to understand and respond to programme results with diverse participants. Advice on technology for data management systems and real-time data flow, using appropriate software platforms As required, manage MEL assignments and programmes undertaken by Crown Agents. This will involve project management responsibilities, client liaison, and support to and technical leadership of delivery teams. Business development Work closely with the business winning team and programme teams by providing technical MEL input for bids, including; Provide high quality advice and support to bids on MEL approaches and design, including theories of change, results frameworks (incl. indicator development), MEL plans and MEL resourcing requirements. Ensure that MEL approaches designed for programmes are context appropriate, build in learning & adaptation, assess value for money (where applicable), and reflect best practice. Identify opportunities to ‘build-out’ from live programmes you manage. Support the Head of MEL to deliver the following; Input into the development of MEL tools and processes that can be adapted across programmes and that can be used to develop corporate MEL dashboards to track corporate level indicators. Provide technical support and mentoring in MEL to in-house programme/project staff and consultants and to ensure they have the skills, tools and capacities to integrate MEL effectively in their design and delivery of programmes. Contribute to the development & maintenance of a network of MEL experts which can be called upon to support the design and implementation of programmes. Contribute to the MEL Community of Practice and share learning with other teams and technical leads across Crown Agents. Stay informed on global best practices and trends in MEL to ensure that they are incorporated into the development of priorities and innovations. Collaborate with communications colleagues to share impact, success stories and lessons learned with external stakeholders in appropriate formats (e.g. publications, reports, blogs, video etc). Safeguarding Be aware of and compliant with all the standards following Safeguarding procedures and policies. Promote Crown Agents’ speak up culture to protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Any other duties as appropriate to the position, as requested About you Requirements Bachelor’s Degree and/or Professional Qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as social science, data analysis desirable 10+ years working on donor-funded projects and programmes in developing countries, including working with governments 5+ years of work experience in MEL MEL for complex, adaptive programmes with a focus on the use of evidence to inform programming Strong conceptual knowledge about theories of change, results frameworks, indicator development and reporting, data quality assurance, mobile data collection, and identifying lessons learne Experience in developing and operationalizing a comprehensive MEL plan and developing and operationalizing routine monitoring system designed to track both output and outcome indicators. Strong quantitative background and expertise – study design, tool design, data management, analysis, and presentation of findings. Strong qualitative background and experience in qualitative and participatory approaches to MEL, qualitative data collection (focus group discussion & interviews), data analysis and presentation. Experience in capacity building, training and mentoring, including facilitating and managing MEL workshops and participatory events. Experience in gender, equity and social inclusion in relation to MEL is desirable How to apply Follow the link below to apply for the role https://www.crownagents.com/jobs/current-vacancies/detail/?jobId=1041&jobTitle=Senior%20Monitoring%2C%20Evaluation%20and%20Learning%20AdvisorSayPro Supply Management
General Description of the Programme: GOAL an International Humanitarian Organisation has had a presence in Turkey since 2013 and has been contributing to the migrant response since 2016 with a focus on responding to needs in health service delivery, social safety nets and the protection of vulnerable and marginalised migrants in southern Turkey. GOAL has been working in Syria since 2013, responding to the acute needs of conflict-affected communities. GOAL is working in Idleb Governate, both through direct implementation and through partners, delivering food, non-food programming to highly vulnerable populations, and provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) through support to Water units, as well as emergency support to recently displaced households. GOAL has been working in North Aleppo Governate since 2019, through direct implementation and through partners, delivering food, non-food programming to highly vulnerable populations, as well as emergency support for recently displaced household. GOAL has two projects (ECHO funded LINK and PRM funded GREEN) in Turkey, LINK program targets refugees from nomadic / semi-nomadic backgrounds and those engaged in seasonal agricultural labor. LINK has been designed to address and mitigate protection concerns of the vulnerable / marginalized refugees through provision of critical information and raising their awareness on their rights, obligations and services available in Turkey, by sensitization/advocacy (targeting key stakeholders and service providers, etc.) activities, and Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) services to enable highly vulnerable refugees to access to basic, social and protective services available under the provisions of Temporary and International Protection regulations in Turkey. On the other hand, Green program aims to improve socioeconomic inclusion, resilience and self-sufficiency of highly vulnerable/excluded women and girls from host and refugee communities (Syrians as well as those living in program locations under the international protection regulation) including nomadic communities and seasonal agriculture workers from both communities through integrated and market driven livelihood opportunities and protection services, including language courses and vocational skills training on greenhouse production and agriculture; case management (CM)/coaching services, establishment of a women cooperative, protection outreach, information provision and awareness raising; and provision of special needs and individual protection assistance services. Job purpose: The Senior Supply Officer works in close collaboration with the GOAL Logistics Teams in Syria and Turkey, the Procurement and Program Teams in Antakya. He/she will be under the supervision of the GOAL Supply Manager to efficiently organize the supply chain of humanitarian aid for GOAL Syria program. Duties, objectives and competencies Supply and Quality Control Ensure delivery of international supply for GOAL projects, communicate with suppliers, program team, procurement team, partner team, Syria team. Monitor with suppliers and supply chain team status and position of cargo during movement Prepare daily shipment report, update logs calendar, Ensuring TRC shipments are completed in required conditions To provide technical support to WH teams To monitor damage cases and follow up the replacement processes Arrange samples for third party laboratory analyses, check analyses result in case any problem inform line manager, get in contact with supplier and try to arrange another sample asap. After receive loading plan from suppliers arrange inspectors for third party inspection and be in contact with inspectors during all loadings, any problem inform line manager and try to recover problem not to be late for program. Liaise with M&E and Logs Team in Syria and check quality of kits and bakery items. Check batch numbers if analysed or not. Send feedback to related departments about supplier’s delivery conditions and processes Raise PR`s for analyses and inspection. Ensure that all of above is clearly documented in accordance with GOAL, donor and national guidelines and directives. Maintain both hard and soft copy filling systems for all above tasks. Instruct and supervise Freight Forwarding Agents, Loading and Quality control inspectors at loading and discharge ports and provide advice to the GOAL appointed agents at both field office level and the Country Offices. Proactively identify potential shipping bottlenecks and seek timely resolution Supervise the performance of GOAL shipping and inspection agents at loading ports and discharge points Participate in the annual performance review of all inspections agents and submit recommendations to Management. Contribute to the preparation and implementation of policy guidelines and operational directives and procedures in respect of land transport activity. Prepare and maintain statistical reports on shipping and Inspections standards Trace, track and expedite purchase processes in liaison with procurement officers Ensure accuracy of all inventories Maintain communication with warehouse staff to ensure proper working order Review bills, invoices and purchase orders Create packing lists and update shipment information in database. Any other duties as required by Supply Manager and Logistics Coordinator Requirements (essential) Turkish Citizenship. Tertiary diploma in relevant area (food engineering, veterinarian med, agricultural engineering, logistics, or administration) and/or equivalent year’s practical work experience in a relevant field. At least 3 years of relevant work experience in areas such as supply, quality control, logistics, office/business administration in private or government sectors. Ability to understand and implement organisational and donor policies. Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook (particular emphasis on Excel); Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload in a in a dynamic work environment. A flexible approach to work and willingness to take on extra duties, work additional hours or on weekends as required. Excellent attention to detail. Trustworthy and honest. Ability to write, speak and work in English and Turkish. Requirements (desired) Previous work experience with an International Humanitarian NGO(not a must); Arabic language skills. General terms and conditions Safeguarding Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates. Accountability within GOAL Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols. Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area. Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner. This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible. Thank you. How to apply Interested? Then apply for this position via clicking on the "apply now" button and fill out the application form. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadline is 22 September 2022. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. “Please note that GOAL does not charge a fee of any kind or any other financial obligation at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, induction) or other fees, or request information on applicants’ bank accounts. GOAL does not work with intermediary institutions and individuals or employment agencies during the recruitment process. If any fee or payment is requested from you at the application or any stage of the recruitment process, please do not respond.” GOAL’ün, işe alım sürecinin (başvuru, başvuruların işlenmesi, mülakat, eğitim, oryantasyon) hiç bir aşamasında hiç bir şekilde ücret talep etmediğini, başvuru sahibine herhangi bir finansal yükümlülük yüklemediğini ya da başvuru sahibine ait banka bilgilerini talep etmediğini unutmayınız. GOAL işe alım süreci boyunca hiç bir aracı kurum ya da kuruluş yahut istihdam bürosuyla çalışmamaktadır. Eğer başvuru sırasında ya da işe alım sürecinin herhangi bir aşamasında sizden herhangi bir ücret ya da ödeme talep edilirse lütfen yanıt vermeyiniz.SayPro Consulting – Poverty Economics & Market Systems Service – Kenya
Background: 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. Mercy Corps began working in Kenya in 2008 and has to date built a robust and diverse portfolio of programs aimed at sustainably improving the lives and livelihoods of Kenyans affected by poverty, resource scarcity and conflict. To do this, we deliver integrated programming to strengthen resilience, market and governance systems, address the root causes of conflict, and equip vulnerable populations- in particular youth, women, adolescents and marginalized social groups- with the skills, opportunities and resources they need to be healthy, productive, and drive the development of their communities. Mercy Corps Kenya also collaborates with Mercy Corps teams and partners in neighboring countries to implement a number of multi-country and cross-border programs. Purpose / Project Description: Mercy Corps and its consortium partners are implementing a five-year USAID/Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)-funded program entitled USAID Nawiri in Turkana and Samburu Counties of Kenya focused on nutrition resilience. The program aims to sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition in the two counties over a five-year period using a multi-sectoral program approach that integrates resilient livelihoods, access to improved water, health and sanitation services, and strengthening enabling systems for nutrition from household to national level. USAID Nawiri dedicated the first two years (Phase 1) to implementing an action research agenda to inform the program design to achieve the program’s goal in the remaining three years (Phase 2). The program is currently embarking on an ambitious implementation plan to layer and integrate a series of interventions that address both immediate and systemic drivers of acute malnutrition, while addressing the effects of extreme drought and the global food crisis in implementation areas. Throughout all stages, the program is working closely with government, community, and private sector partners. USAID Nawiri's implementation started in the midst of one of the most severe drought crises in 40 years, causing catastrophic humanitarian needs in the Horn of Africa. The program is implementing an emergency response (Drought Emergency Response - DER) that includes cash transfers to ultra-poor households in Turkana and Samburu Counties. At the same time, the program is launching activities designed to support and strengthen resilient livelihood systems and sustainable livelihood pathways. A resilient livelihood draft strategy was designed based on research and analysis including Household Economic analysis (HEA), Cost Of Diet (COD) Study and other food and labor markets studies. These highlighted how livelihood strategies not only need to be specifically tailored to livelihood zones and contexts but need to be intentional about how they contribute to nutrition outcomes beyond increased income, production and general market systems strengthening. They need to consider social behavioral change strategies that increase willingness and ability to pay for nutritious diets and associated nutrition services (water/health/education/natural resources), and ensure production, income strengthening, livelihood diversification and market connections. Resilient Livelihoods interventions must then support households to maintain a sufficient level of cash flow achieved with the cash transfers in this emergency phase that stimulates demand for nutritious food items and associated commodities, and that the market continues to be able to respond with sufficient supply. The program is recruiting a consultant for 3 months, with possible extension if needed, to work with the Resilient Livelihoods teams to assess and refine a coherent strategy for supporting and strengthening resilient livelihood systems and sustainable livelihoods pathways that contribute to sustainable reductions in persistent acute malnutrition and broader goals of nutrition security. This strategy must be informed by evidence and learning, tailored to context, and translated into a detailed implementation plan, inclusive of results chains, population segmentation and detailed targeting plan. It should also inform a learning agenda to frame and focus adaptive learning. This person will ensure that the strategy and resulting plan are grounded in principles and practices of poverty economics (including graduation) and market systems development that address the economic feasibility, value for money, and sustainability of different livelihood approaches to shocks and stresses. S/he should have excellent knowledge of macro and micro-economics, market systems applied to agriculture and food and how to strengthen them in arid land contexts. In close collaboration with the Chief of Party (CoP), the Technical Director, the Strategic Learning Lead, the Nutrition Resilience Advisor, the DER Coordinator, the Climate Smart Agriculture Advisor and the Alternative Livelihoods & Market Advisor, and in communication with the Monitoring & Evaluation Lead, the Poverty Economics & Market System Senior Specialist will facilitate the review and ground testing of a robust Resilient Livelihoods for Nutrition Security strategy. A key focus of the role will be to support the project’s team members in understanding, applying, and assessing market-based approaches that are sustainable, build livelihoods and directly contribute to nutrition security. S/he will guide, and mentor program leads and staff to strategize and apply poverty economics and systems thinking to diagnose challenges and opportunities for supporting and strengthening livelihood systems to deliver sustainable results for nutrition security at scale. Consultant Activities: The SCC Senior Resilience Curriculum Consultant will: PROGRAM APPROACH DESIGN AND STRATEGY (75% of consultancy efforts) Facilitate the team to review and own USAID Nawiri’s operational definition for “Resilient Livelihoods” and related conceptual framework that articulates the relationship between resilient livelihoods and nutrition security. Use those as tools to facilitate joint planning and decision-making across USAID Nawiri sectors and disciplines. Review market systems, labor market, household economy diagnostics and other research conducted during Phase 1 of the program and support the team to assess current implementation progress including relevance, effectiveness of interventions, efficiency of implementation strategies and sustainability of interventions based on prevailing economic, social, environmental and political conditions. Based on the “Niaseku diagram”--a program diagram that utilizes the socio-ecological framework for behavior change to illustrate the multi-dimensional package of assets and services an individual and her household require for nutrition security-- facilitate team thinking and joint planning processes on capacities households and communities need to develop resilient livelihoods and draw linkages with market actions to be undertaken by the program. This will lead to designing the strategy with its package of interventions for households and Wards. Use analysis to provide comprehensive recommendations and set the vision for systemic change within selected market and labor sectors that will contribute to household nutrition outcomes. This vision and its translation into a written Resilient Livelihoods strategy and implementation plans must ensure continuity between life-saving short-term interventions and longer-term resilience building interventions. The strategy will also include a scaling plan for the interventions. Support the team in developing zone-based work plans with packages of interventions relevant to households needs. Support intervention leads in defining partnership strategies (internal, with other program’s components, and external), including an advocacy and influence plan for strengthening the capacity of local systems and institutions Design tools and questions for USAID Nawiri teams to liaise with county officials and Ward Development Committees to ensure strategy is co-designed and relevant to context and scenario (failed rains, floods). Facilitate relationships with market actors (including government, other NGOs, private sector, and community partners) to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in. Upon request, support developing concept notes for shock-responsive economic interventions for USAID Nawiri to pivot as the context evolves. MENTORSHIP AND CAPACITY STRENGTHENING (25% of consultancy efforts) Provide training and on-going coaching to Resilient Livelihoods team members in resilient livelihoods foundations and MSD/poverty economics approaches. Provide guidance on applying market and economy driven-thinking and systems based approaches within and across sectors and other technical areas. Liaise with Resilience Advisors on Humanitarian - Development - Peacebuilding coherence, and Mercy Corps’ resilience program practices to ensure the strategy targets critical resilience capacities. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING (5% of consultancy efforts) Under the lead of the Strategic Learning Lead, provide strategic input into the development of the USAID Nawiri Learning Agenda related to Resilient Livelihoods for Nutrition. Identify key learning needs and scope for case studies and learning documents. In close collaboration with the Monitoring & Evaluation Lead, provide strategic input into the Monitoring & Evaluation Plan to ensure it aligns with the strategy. Consultant Deliverables: Written review of current Resilient Livelihoods draft framework and strategy, assessing relevance, effectiveness of interventions, efficiency of implementation strategies and sustainability of interventions based on prevailing economic, social, environmental and political conditions. (Est. Level of Effort (LOE) 5 days) Written practical zone-based implementation strategy and related implementation plans for supporting and strengthening Resilient Livelihoods for nutrition security. (Est. LOE 28 days) Joint design of scale up plan from 12- 35 wards helping to plan staff resourcing and saturation of Resilient Livelihoods interventions within targeted implementation zones. (Est. LOE 4 days) Inputs to learning questions and plan (Est. LOE 1 day) Proposed (amendments to) M&E approaches and indicators to monitor success of Resilient Livelihoods approaches and strategies (Est. LOE 2 days) Timeframe / Schedule: This consultancy is for 40 days from October 1st, 2022 through January 15th, 2023. The Consultant will report to: USAID-Nawiri Technical Director The Consultant will work closely with: USAID-Nawiri Alternative Livelihoods & Market Advisor USAID-Nawiri Climate Smart Agriculture Advisor USAID Nawiri County Resilient Livelihoods team members USAID-Nawiri Strategic Learning Lead USAID-Nawiri Monitoring & Evaluation Lead Africa Resilience & Food Security Senior Advisor (Mercy Corps Africa Region) Agriculture & Livestock Senior Advisor (Mercy Corps Global) Sr. Resilience Advisor (Mercy Corps Global) Required Experience & Skills: Bachelor’s degree required. M.A, M.S., M.Sc., or equivalent in economics and/or market systems development. At least 10 years of experience providing increasingly proficient technical support in the relevant field of expertise that includes: Analyzing economics trends in countries/regions with extreme poverty and protracted crises Producing poverty economics and market development strategies Training/mentoring of staff in relevant technical areas Demonstrating strong applied knowledge of the field of expertise Using integrated approaches and applying systems thinking. Experience in working on programs aiming at layering short-term emergency response with longer-term market development Experience in designing and implementation of social protection mechanisms. Deep understanding of poverty economics and Market System Development methodology, frameworks and their operationalization with - at least 7 years of experience advising or managing market-based programs, at least 5 years in senior advisory or management roles. Practical field experience including, if possible, emergency response assignments or other crisis response work that demonstrates the ability to successfully adapt support and assistance methodologies to real-world complexities. Delivering training in relevant technical areas to Senior Management and Staff. Willingness and ability to travel frequently to USAID Nawiri program field locations, including traveling to insecure environments, is required. Prior experience in Kenya’s ASALs is strongly preferred, in arid and pastoralist environments a minimum. Fluency in English required. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to theInteragency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere toMercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. How to apply To apply:SayPro Advisory, Digital Transformation – Change Management Lead
About Us MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all. Today, our organisation has over 9,000 team members working in 37 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centered care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too. We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world. About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Digital Transformation team. In this role, you will optimise the delivery of digital technology solutions across MSI, enabling us to reach more clients with high-quality reproductive health services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to set standards for embedding new technology and improving our ability to deliver client-centred care at scale. Aligning with teams across the organisation, you will have the opportunity to develop digital innovations that have a direct impact on MSI’s mission. We are looking for someone who loves the challenge of leading and advising on a portfolio of complex projects through a change management lens. Recognising that digital transformation is dependent on individuals accepting and embracing change, you will guide the team to continuously improve our change management framework and user-centred approaches to designing, developing, and delivering technology. You are a natural leader with a strong sense of accountability and you’re able to identify areas of improvement and influence ways of working to increase efficiency and collaboration. You will have a strong technical skill set as well as an ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of stakeholders. With a collaboration-first mentality and an appetite for learning, you are someone who can be effective straight away. About You We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike. To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have the following skills: Communication: you’re an excellent, influential communicator; you can convey complex, technical concepts simply and effectively, adapting your communication style to different audiences. You’re able to persuade others, including senior stakeholders, and you aren’t afraid to challenge ideas and decisions when you need to Strategic thinking: you’re able to see the bigger picture and how it affects team priorities Analytical skills: you have an ability to analyse and interrogate complex data and processes. You know how and when to ask “the tricky questions,” ensuring you eliminate any ambiguity Problem solving: you’re able to come up with creative, relevant, and replicable solutions to challenging issues Organisation and prioritisation: you’re able to track progress across priorities, ensuring alignment with wider stakeholders and providing a clear steer to your direct reports to deliver with quality and on time Proactiveness: you have an ability to identify and act on issues and opportunities before they arise. You’re a self-starter and comfortable working independently, including initiating new tasks to ensure continuous improvement Collaboration: you make it a habit to seek input from others. You’re a team player and you are energised by working with colleagues based all over the world. Technical skills: you’re able to quickly understand new technologies, systems, and processes User-centred: you ensure that any new initiatives or technologies keep users at the heart Leadership: you have a track record of mentoring or leading team members To succeed in this role, we are looking for a person with the following experience: You have experience advising on digital transformation projects You have change management experience, either through applying change management approaches, tools, and methodologies in a previous role or through a formal qualification (Prosci) You have project management experience, either through applying project management processes, tools, and methodologies in a previous role or through a formal qualification (PRINCE2, APM, etc.) You understand the power of data-driven decision making and have demonstrable experience supporting organisations to access and use data You have experience delivering high-quality presentations, trainings, and strategic guidance You have a track record of successful collaborative working with experience delivering in a matrix environment You have experience mentoring or leading team members Some additional skills and experience that we’d welcome: French language skills Experience with frontline health management information systems (HMIS) and/or the use of HMIS data Experience with call centre CRMs or product sales/sales force automation (SFA) systems Experience with different platforms like Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Power BI, DHIS2 Personal Attributes: We seek exceptional individuals who are aligned to MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated and solutions-seeking, committed to driving social change in an environment that measures sustainable results and impact at an individual and global level. You must be able to work effectively with and across diverse teams and be comfortable with ambiguity. Committed to the protection of team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups Unapologetically Pro-Choice Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviours. Resilient, flexible, positive attitude and who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments Driven by doing work that directly impacts those most in need Curious about emerging developments within our sector and passionate about building best practice Actively seeks out feedback on their performance (both results and behaviours) with a view to continuously learn and develop For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website. Location: London Support Office (hybrid working) or work from any country where MSI operates Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (UK contracted hours) Contract type: Permanent Salary: £39,700 - £50,000 for UK based candidates. For all other locations, the role will be banded within national context. Discretionary bonus + benefits Closing date: 9th October 2022 (midnight GMT+1). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates. For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply. How to apply Please click on the link below to apply: https://careers.msichoices.org/vacancyinformation.aspx?vguid=c792f7c2-6363-44d2-9204-a7c877fb7b8fSayPro Temporary Advisory, Youth Development, UK, NL, Mali, DRC, Niger, or Burkina Faso
Location: Edinburgh, London, UK, or The Hague, NL or Mali, Niger, DRC, or Burkina Faso **Position Status: Temporary, open term Salary: to be based on local benchmark and professional experience Apply with CV and Cover Letter The individual must have the independent right to live and work at the location of assignment (ie., not require visa sponsorship)** 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. Now, and for the future. Program/Department Summary Mercy Corps alleviates poverty, suffering, and oppression and works to build secure, productive, and just communities in over 40 countries around the world. Mercy Corps’ Technical Support Unit (TSU) is a key part of the Program Department. TSU subject-matter experts help set agency strategy and provide consultation – from assessment and design through project implementation and results measurement – to field offices worldwide, in some of the world’s toughest places. TSU team members lead research, foster organizational learning, represent Mercy Corps to external audiences, and develop partnerships. The TSU is also integral to global business development and revenue. General Position Summary The Senior Advisor position focuses on providing technical leadership and support to Mercy Corps’ global teams as it relates to our work with young people and, specifically, adolescent girls. Support includes program design and development, promoting increased collaboration among Mercy Corps teams, helping to monitor and improve program quality and impact, technical review and/or writing of proposals, and representation in working groups, conferences and other events. This role also requires participation in matrixed teams, capacity strengthening, and the integration of young people across multi-sectoral programs. Essential Responsibilities: PROGRAM QUALITY Participate as an active, integrated member of the team, providing technical support to a portfolio of field programs related to adolescent girl and youth programs and approaches, including those in complex crisis environments. Support, build and link an internal network of girl champions within the agency. Support effective interventions in adolescent girl and youth development programming, using integrated approaches and applying systems thinking. Promote actions with country teams and partners to elevate safe programming, reduce risk, and encourage enabling environments for adolescents girls and boys and female and male youth. Help maintain standards of program delivery that apply agency priorities and comply with relevant regulations and requirements. In particular, advocate for and support collection, analysis and use of age- and sex-specific program data. Strengthen capacity with Mercy Corps staff and partners to better design and implement programs. Take leadership in identifying and addressing program quality needs. Collaborate with field leaders to problem solve. Help set strategies and execute plans to address agency-wide program quality needs together with the Young People and Protection team. PROGRAM AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT Provide technical review and writing support for adolescent- and youth-focused proposals and concept notes for funding from donors including foundations, corporations and US, European, and UN agencies. Design or input into qualitative and/or qualitative tools and/or collect/analyze data to determine young people’s needs, assets and priorities. Work with programs, country and regional teams, and TSU on prepositioning for funding opportunities and support technical approaches within regional or country strategies. Work with other TSU members on the design and support of multi-sectoral programs that encompass elements of broader agency goals such as resilience, food security, and youth development. Keep up to date on relevant strategies being developed or applied by significant governmental, academic, and non-profit groups. Work with Mercy Corps to determine how the agency can best work with and/or influence such materials. Participate in, or lead, complex, competitive proposals and large integrated teams following Mercy Corps’ best practices in proposal development, team management, and the appropriate sectoral area. Cultivate and nurture donor relationships and strategic partnerships that positively impact Mercy Corps ability to influence program strategies and proposal design related to adolescent girls and youth, as well as strategic partnerships that result in stronger and impactful program development efforts. Work closely with field leaders to influence their engagement and support of program pre- positioning, development and implementation. LEARNING AND IMPACT Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team and the field to ensure that monitoring and evaluation is practical and reflects best practices in adolescent and youth development programming, while following safe and ethical practices when accessing information about young people and children. Contribute to agency-wide initiatives that elevate adolescents and youth in programming and strategy. Provide in-country and remote capacity building and support for Mercy Corps team members, partners, and others On the importance, benefits and best practices in the inclusion of and intentional programming for adolescent girls and young people. Develop a deep understanding of the shared incentives and values that will entice partners to connect and work across sectors, both internally and within field projects Support new and ongoing programs with best practice advice and assistance on assessment, implementation, research, and evaluation needs. Promote the value of working with adolescent girls and young people through assessments; case studies, learning documents, short articles, and blogs; and develop internal and external dissemination plans for all products. Nurture partnerships with universities, research institutions, and other organizations to produce case studies, assessments, and other learning documentation, as well as enhance program quality. INFLUENCE AND REPRESENTATION Represent Mercy Corps at internal and external events and meetings to highlight our work with young people and elevate the agency’s reputation and influence in the adolescent girl and youth space. Develop, enhance and steward relationships with high impact donors. Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure. Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity. Advocate across global teams for making investments in programming for adolescents and young people . Share best practices, frameworks and approaches to working with adolescent girls and young people across the agency. Supervisor Responsibility: The position has supervisory responsibility over interns and/or volunteers (or other team members when there is no Director. Accountability: Reports Directly To: Director of Young People and Protection, Technical Team Minimum Qualifications & Transferrable Skills: Bachelor’s degree required. M.A, M.S., M.Sc., or equivalent in social sciences, international development or related field. Minimum of 5+ years of experience providing increasingly proficient technical support in the relevant field of expertise that includes: ○ Demonstrating strong theoretical and applied knowledge of the field of expertise (adolescent development, Positive Youth Development, child protection programming). ○ Using integrated approaches and applying systems thinking. ○ Preparing writing and analysis on proposal development. ○ Supporting or leading all aspects of large and complex proposals and managing integrated proposal teams. Practical experience living and working in one of the countries in which Mercy Corps implements programming. This includes ○ A combination of successful temporary duration assignments, longer-term assignments (two or more weeks), and/or living in the country for an extended period. ○ A number of emergency response assignments or other crisis response work that demonstrates the ability to successfully adapt support and assistance methodologies to real-world complexities. ○ Managing and implementing successful programs in a country where Mercy Corps implements programs. Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Mercy Corps project sites and field locations, including traveling to insecure environments, is required. Experience with major donors such as USAID, DFID, the EC and relevant foundations and corporations is required. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French language strongly preferred. Success Factors The successful candidate will combine expertise in adolescent and youth programming, from proposal development to program implementation, with strategic and creative thinking, and the know-how to build trusting relationships across cultures and geographies. S/he will also have strong written and verbal communication skills. Prioritizing, problem solving, and attention to detail and the big picture 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 Conditions This position may be based anywhere, and may require at least 25% travel (depending on evolving travel restrictions due to COVID-19). When traveling, s/he may be expected to work in remote settings, over weekends and/or evenings as required. Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed. 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. Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Ongoing Learning In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to theInteragency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere toMercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment. Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated. We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process. How to apply Learn more and apply with us here: https://jobs.jobvite.com/mercycorps/job/oGeUkfwS