Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by
helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s
toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises
they confront into the opportunities they deserve.
Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following position:
Programme Coordinator & Learning Manager, PROGRESS Programme – Nairobi
Programme / Department Summary:
The PROGRESS Programme Coordinator and Learning Manager will work in
collaboration with the PROGRESS Programme Director, Programme Managers
and PROGRESS Consortium members in the implementation of a proposed
multi-year project as part of DFID’s BRACED initiative (Building
Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters).
Mercy Corps anticipates a programme award under BRACED to implement the “Programme for Resilient Systems” (PROGRESS).
PROGRESS will be comprised of a multi-partner consortium poised to
deliver a 36-month initiative designed to build absorptive, adaptive and
transformative capacity of more than 200,000 individual households in
northern Kenya (Wajir) and northern Uganda (Karamoja).
The Kenya-based Programme Coordinator and Learning Manager will play a
key role in programme implementation, help to generate and synthesize
learnings from both Kenya and Uganda teams, and support the Project
Director in the efficient management of PROGRESS.
General Position Summary:
The Programme Coordinator and Learning Manager will work directly with
Programme Director and Programme Managers to support oversight of
accountability and adherence to Mercy Corps policies and donor rules and
regulations, and program milestones and deliverables.
He/she will report to and work with the Programme Director and engage in
program representation to donors, relevant government entities,
partners, other implementers and external stakeholders and convert
program information into actionable management recommendations and
guidance.
Essential Job Functions:
Program Implementation:
The Programme Coordinator and Learning Manager will assist in the
overall program management of PROGRESS program activities in both Kenya
and Uganda, as well as facilitation of communication and program
documentation and learning within the PROGRESS Consortium through
support to programme planning, strategy development and communications
between consortium members, program management staff and external
partners.
This role will also entail oversight of the multi-country activities of
PROGRESS to support the Programme Director to ensure cross-country
cohesion in resilience messaging, planning, monitoring, evaluation,
implementation, and learnings.
The Programme Coordinator and Learning Manager will also support
operations around the PROGRESS learning agenda within each of the
programme locations (Kenya and Uganda), and strategies for cross-country
learning.
As deputy to the Programme Director, the Programme Coordinator and
Learning Manager will also be tasked with a shared representational role
at resilience events and fora in the region and information management
as it relates to resilience within Kenya and Uganda.
The Programme Coordinator and Learning Manager will also assist with
oversight of the PROGRESS communications strategy and lead in
development of materials, presentations and other media in accordance
with programme needs and the DFID/BRACED requirements.
Learning and Reporting:
Support Programme Managers in the achievement of program
targets and objectives and support efforts towards the design effective
M&E systems and operations.
Facilitate the coordination, scheduling and production of
formal and informal reports and documentation and communication of
reports and learning materials.
Coordination and Representation:
Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other
relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Programme
Director.
Attend key events, committee meetings, fora, seminars, etc. as they relate to East Africa resilience.
Coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub grantees,
local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy
Corps programs.
Staff Management, Professional Development and Team building:
Contribute to country team-building efforts, and ensure
the integration of all team and consortium members into relevant
decision-making processes. Oversee the PROGRESS Programme Assistant.
Program Support Operations:
Ensure close communication across cross-country field
teams and consortium members regarding program activities and plans,
challenges and obstacles to timely and quality implementation and
programme learning.
Coordinate with program, finance, and administration staff for troubleshooting and problem solving.
Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide
Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for
spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional
learning activities.
Supervisory Responsibility: Progress Programme Assistant
Accountability: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support
all efforts towards 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.
Reports Directly To: Programme Director based in Nairobi, Kenya
Works Directly With: PROGRESS Programme Director, Kenya and
Uganda Country Directors, PROGRESS Programme Managers in both countries,
consortium partners, and technical and support staff from Mercy Corps
office in Portland, Oregon and Edinburgh, Scotland.
Knowledge and Experience:
MA, MSc or equivalent in governance, public administration, environmental policy or related field.
At least five years of experience including three years in a management position, preferably at a regional/cross-country level.
Previous experience with and strong understanding of DFID rules, regulations and compliance issues
Strong writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
Experience contributing to donor-funded proposal processes including assessment, design, and writing
Proven understanding of both urban and rural livelihoods
systems, climate change adaptation strategies, public administration and
resilience programming;
Experience implementing activities in Kenya, especially
northern Kenya/ ASALs – with a strong understanding of the current
political, economic, cultural and historical context. Knowledge of and
experience working in Karamoja preferred.
Excellent quantitative skills required. Financial accounting experience preferred.
Experience in building and maintaining strong/productive
relations with implementing and strategic partner agencies is preferred.
This includes coordinating with government authorities and
counterparts.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow
procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with
team members.
Demonstrated success building, managing and leading a team of professionals.
Experience working in conflict environments is preferred.
Security management experience in remote and insecure environments.
Success Factors:
The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:
A strong team player, with good communication and diplomatic skills.
Demonstrated writing abilities and ability to present information and trends pictorially
Proven ability to work independently as part of a regional team and with international professionals.
Excellent analytical, presentation and information management skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to work under stress and in austere contexts of remote locations.
Flexible and creative in planning and problem solving.
Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet
deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Proven excellence maintaining professional internal and external relationships.
A focus on building staff capacity
Willingness and ability to travel to Wajir County and Karamoja frequently for work purposes.
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit applications on or before 5th January 2015, by 4.00pm,
containing a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three
professional references (including a recent supervisor) to
hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org
The email subject line must clearly quote the job title and location being applied for.
Applications without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified.
Please do not attach any certificates.
(ONLY qualified candidates who meet all the essential required qualifications will be contacted for interviews)
NB: Mercy Corps does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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