Mercy Corps New
Vacancy 2024
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 has been
present in Ethiopia since 2004 working to drive bold and transformative ideas,
working closely with government, the private sector and civil society actors to
build a more resilient country, ensuring that programs are responsive to and
influenced by participants and stakeholders. With the launch of Mercy Corps
Global Strategy, Pathway to Possibility, the country office is poised to
operationalize its three-year strategy with a vision to enhance the resilience
of climate- and conflict-affected communities through market systems
development for improved livelihoods, access to food, and safe and clean water
to thrive in the face of crises.
Position 1:
MEL/CARM Specialist
Duty Station: Negelle
Open Position: 1
Safeguarding Risk
Level: High
Program / Department
Summary
General Position
Summary
Mercy Corps is seeking
candidates for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning MEL/CARM Specialist who
will support and lead the MEL/CARM Activities of Negelle Field office, East
Borena Zone. This will require close cooperation with other technical field
level staff, Country MEL/CLA team at field level and in Addis Ababa, as well as
partners and stakeholders.
He/she will work
closely with the Humanitarian Programs Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Manager and Project Coordinator to coordinate the collection, compilation,
consolidation, and analysis of data, while monitoring programs progress.
Essential
Job Responsibilities
- MEL Strategy Implementation and
Review-working closely with the Humanitarian programs Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning Manager in Addis Ababa, the candidate will lead
the implementation of the MEL strategy in the Negelle Field offices,
ensuring all partners and their staff understand the strategy and its work
plan.
- Oversight of M&E Plan
Implementation
- CARM The MEL and CARM
Specialist will initiate the establishment of feedback collection channels
as a key step.
- Staff Training and Capacity
Building
- Evaluation and Assessments
Supervisory
Responsibility: N/A
Accountability
Reports Directly
To: Program
Coordinator/Head Office
Technical Line Report
To: Humanitarian
Programs MEL manager
Knowledge and
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social
sciences, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, international
development, communications, or related field is required or demonstrated
equivalent work experience in the field.
- Five to six years relevant
field management experience, especially in the areas of monitoring and
evaluation, learning, managing feedback response mechanism and knowledge
management.
- Strong management skills, with
good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
- Demonstrated experience and
ability to represent the organization and negotiate with a diverse range
of government officials, local organizations, donors, and other groups for
outcomes in the best interest of program implementation professionally and
appropriately
- Effective verbal and written
communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills
are necessary
- Demonstrated attention to
detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work
independently and cooperatively with team members is required
- Strong written and oral
communication skills in English, including report development, writing,
and editing.
To
apply use link
Position 2: Market
System Development (MSD) Specialist
Duty Station: Afar/
Semera
Open Position: 1
Safeguarding Risk
Level: High
Mercy Corps is looking
for a strong Market System Development (MSD) Specialist, who will be
responsible for providing technical support to RIPA component 2 identified
partners including private market actors, MSEs, government partners, and
financial institutions.
General Position
Summary
The Market Systems
Development (MSD) specialist will be responsible for leading the market
system-related activities of the Diversified Economic Opportunity Component
(Component 2) and support the implementation of high-quality Market system
development interventions, through capacity-building for partners, conducting
market assessments and designing interventions and building relationships with
key market actors from the private and government sectors. He/she will be
prudent in the facilitation of proposed activities that enable the creation of
employment opportunities for youth, women, and job seekers in pastoral and
agro-pastoral communities.
Knowledge and
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the
following subjects: Economics, agro-economics, Management, Accounting,
Finance, Rural development, or a related field
- Three to five years of
experience in MSMEs markets, labor and financial markets, financial
inclusion, Business development service, and skill training in pastoral
and agro-pastoral systems of Ethiopia.
- Deep understanding and mastery
of Market system development approach and Economic & market
development facilitation including coaching, relationship building, communicating,
entrepreneurialism/business understanding, and innovating.
- Experience in working with
enterprises/private sector actors, labor market, financial market actors,
Livestock/crop producers/processors in the industry (public and private)
actors, and institutional stakeholders.
- Knowledge of participatory
analyses, action, and results processes.
- Previous experience in arid and
semi-arid parts of Ethiopia is preferred.
To apply use link
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
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 the Interagency
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 to Mercy 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.
All interested
candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised. All
applications must be submitted electronically including a CV, three references,
and all relevant official documents.
Only candidates that
are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
“Mercy Corps is an
equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and
diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”
DEADLINE FOR ALL
APPLICATIONS: 22 August 2024/ 4:00 PM