Position is contingent upon new funding
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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
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Now, and for the future.
Program / Department Summary
Mercy Corps has been present in Niger since 2005, focusing its interventions on improving food security, livelihoods, nutrition, governance and emergency response outcomes. Our work in these areas contributes to Nigerien communities’ resilience to shocks and stresses and enables them to achieve long-term, inclusive and equitable development. Mercy Corps’ vision for change requires the private sector, government and civil society to work together to create meaningful and sustainable change. Mercy Corps is currently implementing several development and humanitarian assistance projects worth more than $9 million with field offices in Abala, Filingue, Maradi, and Tillabéri. In 2018, we were able to benefit more than 139,000 vulnerable Nigeriens.
Mercy Corps is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead the implementation of the expected five-year USAID-funded Youth Connect program. The proposed program will equip vulnerable young women and men in Tillaberi region of Niger with technical and life skills, networks, and capital for increased strategic economic opportunities.
General Position Summary
The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the five-year, multi-million dollar USAID-funded program. S/he will manage staff, resources and partnerships to ensure that the program meets its targets and deliverables on-time and within budget and is accountable to beneficiaries. The COP will supervise program staff and ensure accountability to Mercy Corps’ policies and donor rules and regulations. S/he will be the primary program representative to beneficiaries, donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementers, and external stakeholders.
Essential Job Responsibilities Strategy & Vision
Program Management
Team Management
Finance & Compliance Management
Influence & Representation
Security
Organizational Learning
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Supervisory Responsibility
National and international team members working on the program, as well as partnerships with international and national program partners. The number of direct and indirect reports is to be determined.
Accountability
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
The successful COP will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships. S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs in youth employment/livelihoods/economic development and/or migration within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will be a curious systems-thinker, with proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The COP will be based in Niamey, Niger. The location is accompanied and secure. Individual housing is available with freedom of movement beyond the house and office. There are international schools in Niger. Staff have good access to essential services, such as medical care, electricity, water, etc. This position may require up to 30% of travel by road to field offices in insecure environments and climatically harsh conditions. This position is eligible for R&R benefits but not for hardship.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside 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.
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Tagged as: Chief of party, Mercy Corps, Niger
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