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Jobs in Tanzania 2023: New Job Vacancies at Mercy Corps 2023
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Mercy Corps Tanzania Jobs, 2023
Country Coordinator at Mercy Corps January, 2023
About Mercy Corps
Since
1979, we have helped people grappling with the toughest hardships
survive – and then thrive. That’s the heart of our approach: We help
communities turn crisis into opportunity. Throughout our history, Mercy
Corps has demonstrated innovation, timeliness and the ability to adapt
quickly to changing realities.
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Programme / Department
Funded
by the UK Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), the anticipated
Building Resilience against Violent Extremism (BRAVE) programme in the
Tanzania-Mozambique borderlands, will work with communities, national
and sub-national government representatives and international partners
to counter violent extremism. The Programme will:
● Strengthen understanding of drivers and dynamics of violent extremism in the region;
● Strengthen community resilience against violent extremist influence and narratives;
●
Promote dialogue within communities and between public
authorities and citizens in order to increase trust and reduce tensions;
● Work with security and justice actors on community-centred and human rights compliant approaches; and
● Support mechanisms for conflict management and improved coordination with international partners.
General Position Summary
The
Mozambique Country Coordinator will work closely with the Programme
Team Lead in Dar es Salaam, and with other technical sector leads to
develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to effect change in
Mozambique and ensure that community-level interventions, government
policies, and research are delivered in a complementary and
mutually-reinforcing way to achieve maximum impact. The Country
Coordinator will be responsible for leading activities within Mozambique
to advance research, legislation and field implementation of
interventions to mitigate and address the risk of violent extremism, and
will be the primary representative with the British High Commission and
the Government of Mozambique for the project. S/he will work with the
research team to identify priority research questions, and will identify
key stakeholders for the dissemination of the research. Working with
the Director of Policy and Advocacy, s/he will identify opportunities to
influence policy discussions on PVE at the local and national level,
and will build relationships with policymakers to support the
development of effective policy interventions to prevent or counter
violent extremism. Finally, s/he will work with local civil society
organizations to design and support interventions to address PVE risk
factors, including the identification and design of community
initiatives, coaching and capacity-building support to local CSO, and
monitoring of interventions undertaken by CSOs.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND VISION
●
Play a key role in developing the programme strategy and
direction for Mozambique by prioritizing and organizing actions and
resources to achieve objectives.
● Contribute to the project’s
research and influencing agenda, working with the Research and Policy
Leads to integrate and advance research, learning and advocacy
●
Recognize opportunities for innovative action and adaptation, and
create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
●
Lead the identification of new initiatives and opportunities that
respond to identified needs in his area of supervision and the country
strategy, in coordination with the Program Director and Country Director
as well as headquarters-based Senior Program Officer, Technical
Advisors and other relevant staff.
PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP
●
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Mercy Corps’ PVE
activities in Mozambique, in cooperation with key programme
stakeholders, including local and international partner organizations,
local civil society organizations, local and national government
officials, research institutions and universities, other international
agencies on the ground, and key donors.
● Ensure programme
implementation in Mozambique is on time, target and budget, using
effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts, and develop
mechanisms for targeted research to inform programme design and
implementation.
● Build a network of local organizations to
engage on policy and implementation at the sub-national and County
level, and provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to them.
●
Engage stakeholders at the community level on action planning and
developing strategies in support of PVE programming activities, ensuring
that programme strategies are driven by and aligned with community
priorities.
POLICY AND REPRESENTATION WORK
●
Lead the programme’s Influencing agenda in Mozambique and engage with
local and national governance institutions to drive PVE policy
discussions, development and implementation.
● Ensure regular
communication with the government, and compliance with Government of
Mozambique regulations for research, implementation and reporting.
●
In collaboration with the Team Lead, and Deputy Team Lead
represent the programme with the British High Commission in Mozambique.
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Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with
relevant international and local agencies active in the PVE and
peacebuilding sectors, including donors, other peace-building and
research organizations, local authorities and local partners. Attend
relevant coordination forums to identify synergies.
● Manage and update stakeholder management plan.
PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP
●
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Mercy Corps’
activities in Mozambique, in cooperation with key programme
stakeholders, including local and international partner organizations,
local civil society organizations, local and national government
officials, research institutions and universities, other international
agencies on the ground, and key donors.
● Ensure programme
implementation in Mozambique is on time, target and budget, using
effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
● Utilize
project management, monitoring and quality assurance mechanisms,
including remote mechanisms in hard-to-reach locations.
●
Support project research activities and ensure that evidence from
research and programme learning feeds into adaptive programming and
policy influence.
● Build a network of local organizations to
engage on policy and implementation at the sub-national and County
level, and provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to them.
●
Engage stakeholders at the community level on action planning and
developing strategies in support of programming activities, ensuring
that programme strategies are driven by and aligned with community
priorities.
● Proactively coordinate with programme leadership to ensure harmonized approach.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
●
Lead in the structuring of partner roles and responsibilities
for the delivery of cohesive programme interventions, oversee their
activities and provide continuous technical support, capacity building,
and quality assurance.
● Oversee performance of consortium
partners and sub-grantees, and provide team members and implementing
partners with information, tools and other resources to improve
performance & reach objectives.
● Regularly coordinate
with programme staff and support departments to ensure smooth planning,
preparation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of programme
activities.
● Contribute to country team-building efforts,
help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the
integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
●
Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide
constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones
and performance reviews.
● Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
● Hire, orient and lead team members as necessary.
Oversee the smooth flow of routine program support functions
(e.g., finance, administration, logistics) of the Mercy Corps office and
compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.
● Maintain regular contact with Operations Manager/Director and Finance Manager.
●
Oversee management, supervision and training of all aspects of
finance, administration, HR, and logistics in the Pemba/Palma office.
●
Ensure that procurement is completed, documented, and delivered
to end-user in a timely manner, ensuring that items procured meet the
specifications of the end-user while adhering to donor and Mercy Corps
procurement guidelines.
● Ensure all aspects of asset
management, including maintenance of the asset register and
investigation of any missing assets.
● Supervise the management and maintenance of vehicle fleet, office facilities, and equipment, including power supply.
●
Oversee database and paper file management for program, finance,
administration, HR, and logistics documents; ensure files are complete
and in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.
● Follow up any development/changes in regards to the security situation.
● Ensure adequate security coordination with other humanitarian actors in the areas.
●
Liaise with the Operations Manager and Country Director Tanzania, and
regional security manager on any degradation in security situation.
● Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by programme leadership and host government.
Work closely with the programme M&E Manager to ensure that
effective M&E systems and processes are embedded within the
programme implementation unit and that data is collected, analyzed, and
used to inform ongoing adaptation of programme strategies and delivery
approaches.
● Assess and analyze impact and adaptively manage the programme to meet results.
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Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal
reports and work plans on all aspects of Mozambique programme delivery
in a timely and efficient manner.
●
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in
support of our understanding that learning organizations are more
effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we
expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning
activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES AND PARTNERS
●
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts
toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and partners
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.
● Team members are expected to conduct themselves in
a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s
policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country
venues.
Supervisory Responsibility
Direct supervision of all team members and consultants, Mozambique
Accountability
Reports Directly To: BRAVE Team Lead
Works Directly with: Contracts Director, Operations Manager, Research Lead, M&E Manager, Security Manager, and partner organizations.
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Knowledge and Experience
● At least 10 years of relevant Operations and Programme management experience.
● Sound understanding of financial, procurement, administration, and logistics management systems, including remote management.
● Experience managing security protocols and responding to incidents/crises in conflict areas.
● Experience coordinating multiple activities, developing synergies and creating opportunities for collaboration.
● Demonstrated experience in team building and team coordination for achieving program goals.
●
Strong commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage
local stakeholders in project design and implementation.
●
Experience working with host governments at the national and
sub-national level, INGOs and national NGOs and familiarity with
international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the
mandates of UN agencies, and other NGOs.
● Excellent organizational
and project management skills; detail-oriented; and possessing an
ability to anticipate program and operational needs.
● Proven
ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment and to a
diverse group of national and international staff.
● Understanding of adaptive management and participatory methodologies for project design, implementation, and evaluation.
● Demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
● Fluent Portuguese and English essential.
● Knowledge and experience of the Mozambique context and key stakeholders. Experience in Cabo Delgado preferred.
- Experience managing small grants programming
- Experience on projects relating to integrated development and security
- Experience on adaptive and learning approaches
- Experience navigating and maintaining difficult government relations, including work in contexts with high levels of corruption
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Success Factors
The
successful candidate is an effective leader that can build and motivate
a team of people from a variety of departments under pressure and with
limited time. They are very well organized, communicate clearly and use
strong interpersonal skills to navigate challenging organizational
politics situations.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
This position will be based in Pemba or Palma, Mozambique
Mercy
Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work
hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field
posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a
professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies,
procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Ongoing Learning
This project will be adaptive based on learning and evidence emerging from programme interventions and research.
Additionally,
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving
our mission begins with how we build our team and work together.
Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of
different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are
better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the
world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and
respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic
selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and
collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
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.
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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. 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.
