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