Mercy Corps NGO Jobs in Uganda

Mercy Corps NGO Deputy Chief of Party - Governance Jobs in Uganda

Introduction

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.

Responsibilities

With the CoP, support program start-up, management and administration. Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.

Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.

Confirm beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to transparent criteria.

Develop partnership frameworks, partner agreements/Memorandum of Understandings, and ensure partner capacity building.

Integrate community approaches, gender and youth sensitivity, a resilience lens and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.

Certify all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.

Ensure program strategies and activities represent global good practice in market facilitation, health & nutrition, WASH and governance.

With the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, ensure program staff as well as sub-grantees adhere to USAID monitoring and evaluation requirements and that data analyzed is used to inform programming through adaptive management approaches. Support the CoP where necessary in donor reporting.

With the CoP, supervise and/or review the work of program consultants.

With the CoP and Quality & Partnerships Manager, fulfill Mercy Corps’ Program Management

Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide.

Qualifications

MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, international development or other relevant field include technical fields as per program.

A minimum of 7 years of overseas experience including 4 years in a senior management position.
Prior experience in managing USAID DFAP

programs required.

Strong skills and a track record in strategic visioning, leadership, and inspiring teams.

Effective personnel management, coordination, and decision-making skills, with proven ability to be accountable for all components of the program.

Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation and other techniques.

Strong understanding of USAID/FFP compliance issues.

Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.
Persuasive written and oral communication in

English, including report writing.
Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the sectors described above.

Experience in Karamoja preferable.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 2nd January 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps NGO Deputy Chief of Party - Governance Jobs in Uganda

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