Mercy Corps, District Coordinator (Ainaro), Deadline March 19, 2010.

MERCY CORPS 

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Mercy Corps is an International Non-Governmental, humanitarian Organization, working in more than 40 countries around the world. Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering; poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive just communities. Mercy Corps has been working in Timor Leste since 2005, with current programming focusing on Youth Capacity building, Environment, and agricultural livelihoods. The new European Commission funded SECURE program will target 4,500 chronically food insecure rural households in four sub-districts of Ainaro and Manufahi Districts with an emphasis on small-scale farmers and extension workers. Mercy Corps will work with 4500 farmers, 59 Agriculture Extension workers of the Ministry of Agriculture, and women groups over a period of 3.5 years with particular focus on the food crops such as cassava, maize, and rice and the cash crop, coffee. The overall objective is improved agricultural production and storage and development of market linkages for food insecure communities while increasing household resource management skills for more stability against shocks

Mercy Corps is currently recruiting for the following positions to be based in Ainaro. Successful candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided below:

Re- ADVERTISED DISTRICT COORDINATOR AINARO

(1 Position)

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The District Coordinator, under supervision of the SECURE Program Manager, will be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the SECURE program in Ainaro both program design and district field-based activities, working to achieve program objectives and targets.  Responsibilities will include overall program coordination of the District, staff (particularly community mobilizers) capacity building of local partner HIR, including assisting them in reporting, budget management and establishing monitoring and evaluation systems. The District Coordinator will work closely with MAFF Agriculture extension workers, District Food Security Coordination Committee; district Government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities of SECURE program are well coordinated and implemented in consultation with other stakeholders (particularly the Government)

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong background in agriculture; particularly in the food crops such as cassava, maize, and rice and the cash crop, coffee.
• Must be able to work independently and show initiative; experience in community development, needs assessment and report writing; ability to identify and liaise with target communities; ability to make recommendations for improvement in performance of the local partner.
• Strong computer and basic administrative and organizational skills.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Willingness to travel throughout the project area (Manufahi, Ainaro and Dili); sincere commitment to engaging local partner, Community mobilizers, and MAFF extension workers in community agricultural initiatives.
• Post graduation education in Agriculture, minimum 2-3 years community mobilization and development experience of working with International NGO, UN or other organizations in the field of Food Security/Agriculture.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful District Coordinator will be familiar with the local context, opportunities and challenges of agricultural livelihoods programming, with a strong combination of coordination, reporting and communication skills. The position requires an ability and commitment to building capacity of the local partner, maximizing efforts to ensure high quality and productive program implementation.

Interested candidates can submit their CVs and applications at Mercy Corps’ office on below address, or by e-mail to: jobs@tl.mercycorps.org

Rua de Nu Laran, Biro Dos Grilhos

Dili, Timor Leste.

Last date for submitting applications is March 19^th, 2010.

MercyCorps, Drivers (2 Posts), Deadline March 01, 2010.

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Mercy Corps is an International Non-Governmental, humanitarian Organization, working in more than 40 countries around the world. Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering; poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive just communities. Mercy Corps has been working in Timor Leste since 2005, with current programming focusing on Youth Capacity building, Environment, and agricultural livelihoods. The new European Commission funded SECURE program will target 4,500 chronically food insecure rural households in four sub-districts of Ainaro and Manufahi Districts with an emphasis on small-scale farmers and extension workers. Mercy Corps will work with 4500 farmers, 59 Agriculture Extension workers of the Ministry of Agriculture, and women groups over a period of 3.5 years with particular focus on the food crops such as cassava, maize, and rice and the cash crop, coffee. The overall objective is improved agricultural production and storage and development of market linkages for food insecure communities while increasing household resource management skills for more stability against shocks.

DRIVERS (TWO POSITIONS)

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The driver will provide safe, transport services for MC program and support staff in the described AOR (Area of Responsibility). The driver will adhere to all traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the MC transport department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor;
• Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations;
• Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management;
• Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor;
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.;
• Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for  use at all times;
• Assist, as required, with logistics in the office and guesthouse daily workloads;
• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business;
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis;
• Undertake field assignments as assigned;
• Work night shifts at MC guesthouses – as assigned by Supervisor with the understanding these are 12 hour shifts;
• Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Valid drivers license and experience driving 4x4 vehicles. Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules. Basic understanding of English and fluency in all local languages is required. Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required

Interested candidates can submit their CVs and applications at Mercy Corps’ office on below address, or by e-mail to: jobs@tl.mercycorps.org

Rua de Nu Laran, Biro Dos Grilhos

Dili, Timor Leste.

Last date for submitting applications is March 01^st, 2010.

MercyCorps, Program Manager (National), Deadline February 03, 2010.

Position Description

Job Title:         Program Manager, Agricultural Livelihoods (National)

Program:         SECURE – Sustainable Crop Production, Utilization, and Resource management through Capacity Enhancement in two Districts of Timor Leste 

Location:         Dili with frequent travel to Manufahi and Ainaro districts, Timor Leste

Program/ Department Summary:

Mercy Corps has been working in Timor Leste since 2005, with current programming focusing on Youth Capacity building, Environment, and agricultural livelihoods. In the SECURE program, funded by the European Commission, Mercy Corps will work with 4500 farmers, 59 Agriculture Extension workers of the Ministry of Agriculture, and women groups over a period of 3.5 years aiming at achievement of the overall objective of Improved agricultural production and storage and development of market linkages for food insecure communities while increasing household resource management skills for more stability against shocks. This overall objective will be achieved through the following expected results.

1-                  59 MAFF extension workers with increased capacity to provide specialized technical support to farmers in their geographic target areas

2-                  4,500 farmers with increased capacity in farming and storage techniques for improved production

3-                  30% of target households with increased  income from sales from crops

4-                  30% of target households with increased income from sales from crops

The SECURE program will be implemented in Manufahi and Ainaro Districts of Timor Leste.

General Position Summary:

The program manager will be responsible for the implementation of the SECURE program – both program design and field-based activities – working to achieve program objectives and targets.  Responsibilities will include staff supervision, reporting, budget management and establishing monitoring and evaluation systems. The Program Manager will take part not only in program implementation but also identifying needs and priorities for future program activities and designing appropriate interventions and longer-term strategies.

Essential Job Functions:

Vision, Leadership and Strategy - Under the overall Mercy Corps strategy, work with Director of Programs to communicate a clear vision of present and future program goals; provide leadership and direction; develop a program strategy in collaboration with key team members. Communicate strategy to all team members, local partners, local beneficiaries, local and central government and the international community present in Timor Leste.

Commitment to Quality Program Development - Assemble all components necessary to insure quality programming. Conduct regular field visits to ensure quality standards met.  

Commitment to Staff Development – Recruit and manage an informed, motivated and efficient national team with a particular focus on staff development. Conduct effective performance management.

Through Mercy Corps’ district coordinators, work closely on a day to day basis with local partners, IMM in Manufahi and HIR in Ainaro to insure quality implementation of the program, budget management, reporting mechanisms, improvement/development of M&E mechanisms, and improving overall staff and institutional capacity of both organizations.

Management and Administration - Oversee management of all field activities, including overall management of “Same” field office,  and necessary office functions for the SECURE program, ensuring high quality performance from staff and local partners and program delivery focused on planned results. Coordinate effectively with Program support staff in Dili office.

Finance, Compliance Management and Accountability - Coordinate and manage program budget within approved spending levels and ensure compliance with EC and Mercy Corps rules and regulations. Coordinate with finance Manager and team. Ensure effective co-financing relationships with complementary programs.

Representation and Diplomacy - With the guidance of the Country Representative, develop and maintain both internal and external relationships in the field to ensure optimum program success, including international and local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, beneficiary communities, media and the general public.

Program Development – As integral member of Mercy Corps Timor Leste senior management team, assist in inter-program transitional activities, ongoing strategy and programming as needed.

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation – Ensure that M&E is integrated into responsibilities of all program staff. Build M&E support team to assist program staff and local partners.

Security – Active engagement in security management and compliance with all security protocols. Ensure all program planning and implementation take security management into consideration. 

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.

Overall – Conduct himself/ herself in a manner professionally and personally to bring credit to Mercy Corps and in no way jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

Supervisory Responsibility: All SECURE program staff

Accountability: Reports Directly to: Country Representative – Timor Leste

Works Directly With: National, provincial and district representatives of relevant ministries of Timor Leste; representatives of European Commission, International NGOs, Food Security Working Groups,  other Mercy Corps programs, and Mercy Corps administrative and finance staff.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Minimum five years experience with community-based program management.
• Experience working with government officials and integrating them into programme implementation.
• Experience building capacity of diverse team and Local partners.
• Experience in, or familiarity with, agricultural livelihoods programs and best practices.
• Strong writing, reporting, organization and communication skills.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.
• Previous experience working in politically sensitive and/or insecure environments.
• Previous experience working on similar programs in Timor Leste or region and Tetum / Portuguese / Bahasa Indonesia language skills a plus.

Success Factors:

The successful Program Manager will be familiar with the opportunities and challenges of agricultural livelihoods programming, with a strong combination of team leadership, grant management and reporting, and donor and government communication skills. The position requires an ability to think creatively about improving community livelihood security and promoting institutions for long-term agricultural and agri-business development. The conditions of Timor Leste demand someone who is flexible, culture savvy, and has the ability to manage programs with limited resources, infrastructure and means of communications.

Living Conditions/ Environmental Conditions:

The position is based in Dili. Frequent travel will be needed to Manufahi and Ainaro districts for program oversight for coordination and regular program updates at Mercy Corps’s country office. Reasonable and geographically appropriate means of transportation will be provided for travel to these areas.

Interested candidates (Timorese Nationals) can submit their CV and application through e-mail by sending to: JOBS@TL.MERCYCORPS.ORG with “Application for the position of Program Manager” in the subject line. Last date for submitting the applications is Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010.

MercyCorps, 5 Positions, Deadline December 24, 2009.

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Mercy Corps is an International Non-Governmental, humanitarian Organization, working in more than 40 countries around the world. Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive just communities. Mercy Corps has been working in Timor Leste since 2005, with current programming focusing on Youth Capacity building, Environment, and agricultural livelihoods. The new European Commission funded SECURE program will target 4,500 chronically food insecure rural households in four sub-districts of Ainaro and Manufahi Districts with an emphasis on small-scale farmers and extension workers. Mercy Corps will work with 4500 farmers, 59 Agriculture Extension workers of the Ministry of Agriculture, and women groups over a period of 3.5 years with particular focus on the food crops such as cassava, maize, and rice and the cash crop, coffee. The overall objective is Improved agricultural production and storage and development of market linkages for food insecure communities while increasing household resource management skills for more stability against shocks

Mercy Corps is currently recruiting for the following positions in Dili office. Successful candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided below:

FINANCE MANAGER

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead by the Finance Manager, the Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.  The Finance Manager ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.  In its support role, the Finance Manager provides timely reports and assistance to the Management and Program teams to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

§         Three or more years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, including experience with double-entry accounting

§         A degree in accounting or a relevant business field experience as a finance Manager or equivalent position with an International or local NGO.

§         Familiarity with European Commission, USAID, UN  and AusAID donor requirements is helpful.

§         Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.

§         Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

§         Fluent in English and Tetum (knowledge of  Portuguese language a bonus).

§         Interact effectively with both international and national personnel, to support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful financial information;

§         Be willing to travel regularly to Mercy Corps field offices and project sites.

OPERATIONS OFFICER

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Officer will manage all Administrative and logistics support functions for the Mercy Corps program in East Timor. Main functions of the Operations department include, Human Resources Management, Administration & Office Management, Logistics, Procurement, Assets, and Fleet Management.

In compliance with Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures and donor regulations, the Operations Officer ensures smooth functioning of the program-support functions of Mercy Corps Timor Leste program.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

§         A minimum of five years field experience in administrative or operational support functions with a humanitarian non-governmental organization

§         Experience in setting up and managing administration and finance management systems.

§         Experience in procurement, logistics, and human resource management

§         Minimum of two years experience in humanitarian assistance field emergency/relief settings

§         Excellent writing and communications skills

§         Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. 

§         Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

§         Proven ability to solve problems independently without direct supervision.

§         Fluent in English and Tetum (knowledge of Portuguese a bonus

DISTRICT COORDINATOR AINARO AND MANUFAHI (2 Positions)

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The District Coordinator will be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the SECURE program, each in Ainaro and Manufahi districts – both program design and district field-based activities – under supervision of the SECURE Program Manager, working to achieve program objectives and targets.  Responsibilities will include overall program coordination in the District, staff (particularly community mobilizers) capacity building of local partner HIR, including assisting them in reporting, budget management and establishing monitoring and evaluation systems. The District Coordinator will work closely with MAFF Agriculture extension workers, District Food Security Coordination Committee; district Government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities of SECURE program are well coordinated and implemented in consultation with other stakeholders (particularly the Government)

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

§         Strong background in agriculture; particularly in the food crops such as cassava, maize, and rice and the cash crop, coffee.

§         Must be able to work independently and show initiative; experience in community development, needs assessment and report writing; ability to identify and liaise with target communities; ability to make recommendations for improvement in performance of the local partner.

§         Strong computer and basic administrative and organizational skills.

§         Good spoken and written English.

§         Willingness to travel throughout the project area (Same, Ainaro and Dili); sincere commitment to engaging local partner, Community mobilizers, and MAFF extension workers  in community agricultural initiatives.

§         Post graduation education in Agriculture, minimum 2-3 years community mobilization and development experience of working with International NGO, UN or other organizations in the field of Food Security/Agriculture.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful District Coordinator will be familiar with the local context, opportunities and challenges of agricultural livelihoods programming, with a strong combination of coordination, reporting and communication skills. The position requires an ability and commitment to building capacity of the local partner, maximizing efforts to ensure high quality and productive program implementation.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer is to carry out assessment and monitoring activities with a view to determine benefits of the program and how they influence the lives of targeted communities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will help conduct a baseline survey and training of staff, conduct survey and monitoring missions.  These surveys will be used to assess community needs, design MC program, and monitor the progress of the SECURE program and assess the longer-term impacts of MC projects against program objectives.  The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer must promote the use of participatory methods for assessment and monitoring surveys.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

§         University degree in Social Science of Social studies or equivalent experience in monitoring and evaluating program activities and outputs, in comparison to program objectives.

§         Minimum three years work experience in project implementation and supervision. Work experience in relevant field is required. 

§         Prior experience of carrying out surveys, conducting interviews, and undertaking assessments are essential.

§         Understanding of qualitative and quantitative indicators.

§         Creative and to have ability of “out-of-the-box” thinking.

§         Analytical and report writing skills are necessary.

§         Proficiency in written and spoken English, Tetum and Bahasa Indonesia required knowledge of Portuguese Language desirable.

§         Computers skills – word-processing and spreadsheets experience required.  Computer database experience preferred.

§         Experience in the development of Logical Framework Analyses and in the conducting of Participatory Rural Appraisal is extremely desirable.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for any of the mentioned positions, please send your Resume/CV and Cover letter (mention the position you are applying for in the subject line) by e-mail to: jobs@tl.mercycorps.org. The deadline for submitting applications is December 24^TH, 2009.  Please note that due to volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.  

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