Program Management
Budget Management
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Program Reporting
Program Support Operations
Other
Organizational Learning
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
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 4 Program Managers/Directors, 1 Team Leader , Country MEL Manager
ACCOUNTABILITY:
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Department Heads, Program teams, finance and operational staff; HQ Regional Program Team; Technical Support Unit; Resource Development Department
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The Liberia Director of Programs is expected to be a high performer in project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance; and program development. Understanding of Operations Management will ensure success in this role. Because the Director of Programs will be involved in resource mobilization (including the development of detailed activity plans and work plans), conducting assessments and evaluations, reporting, and proposal writing, the ideal candidate would need to have excellent writing skills in order to succeed.
LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The position will be based in Monrovia and may require travel to other Mercy Corps offices in Gbarnga, Buchanan and Rivercess. The security situation is stable; general unrest is not anticipated. Monrovia and towns in outlying areas are generally safe, though come with the same safety considerations as any other city. Life in Monrovia is basic but comfortable, with good accommodation, and a busy expatriate scene.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
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