Vacancy Announcement

Mercy Corps is an international, non-governmental humanitarian relief and development agency that exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. Mercy Corps works in more than 40 countries, and has been present in Nepal since 2005. In Nepal, Mercy Corps works to build the absorptive, adaptive, and transformative potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across the country. Through a systems-based approach to market development, financial services access, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and youth engagement, Mercy Corps builds resilience among target communities.

Mercy Corps invites applications from all interested and potential Nepali candidates for the following position:

1. Operations Director -1, based in Kathmandu 2. Deputy Program Manager -1, based in Dhangadhi 3. Financial Services and Vocational Training Advisor -1, based in Dhangadhi 4. Senior Monitoring and Evaluations Officer -1, based in Dhangadhi

Please refer to nepal.mercycorps.org for the full position description.

“Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, especially women and members of disadvantaged groups to apply. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer”.

Interested candidates are requested to submit cover letter and Mercy Corps Application Form available at http://nepal.mercycorps.org by COB May 14, 2017 to the address below: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained. Attn: Human Resources Department [Please mention the title of the Position on the subject line of the e-mail while applying] Email to: [email protected]

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluations(M&E) Officer Duty Station: Dhangadhi

Position Category: Full-time Part-time AND Regular Temporary Salary Level: Current Employee: N/A

BACKGROUND: Mercy Corps is an international, non-governmental humanitarian relief and development agency that exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. Mercy Corps works in more than 40 countries, and has been present in Nepal since 2005. In Nepal, Mercy Corps works to build the absorptive, adaptive, and transformative potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across the country. Through a systems-based approach to market development, financial services access, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and youth engagement, Mercy Corps builds resilience among target communities.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The STEM II program is a 3 year, DFID-funded program focused on supporting the education of marginalized girls in Kailali District in the Far Western Region of Nepal, which is part of a DFID-led global initiative called the Girls Education Challenge (GEC). The GEC is supporting a growing portfolio of almost 40 projects in around 18 countries being delivered by different I/NGOs, of which Mercy Corps Nepal is one. By the end of the program STEM II is expected to reach around 5,000 in-school girls between grades 8 and 10, and out-of-school girls who dropped out during the same school grades since the year 2066 BS. Program activities include: campaigning to promote girls’ education; training school teachers, school management personnel and parents; upgrading school infrastructures; offering vocational training and business start-up/expansion loans; delivering critical academic support, life skills and sexual and reproductive health training to girls; and providing training and employment opportunities to help girls transition from school into employment. The Deputy program Manager will be instrumental in providing field level coordination and liaison in support of the program Manager. The program is jointly implemented by Mercy Corps and a partner organization. The project will target 10 VDCs - Basauti, Dododhara, Hasuliya, Masuriya, Gadariya, Pabera, Naryanpur, Ratanpur, Pahalmanpur, Udasipur,–one municipality, Ghodaghodi and one sub-metropolitan city, Dhangadhi in Kailali district. The project works with 30 lower secondary and secondary schools in Kailali district.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (SMEO) will work under the day to day supervision of the Deputy Programme Manager(DPM.) and in technical supervision from the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and in coordination with Program Manager, Data Management Officer, the Field Team, Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Unit, project partners, HQ technical units and the programme’s external evaluator to help execute STEM’s II monitoring and evaluating system, reporting and coordination needs.

The Senior M&E Officer will be directly responsible for supporting the collection and documentation of intervention results, knowledge management and collaborating on any research and learning studies. In addition to this this position will be responsible for building the capacity of Partners M&E team in M&E, Research and Field work under the guidance of STEM II M&E Manager. S/he must be a dynamic and effective individual who has a sound understanding of monitoring systems, research and processes that includes, but is not limited to, recommending appropriate methodologies and tools of measuring indicators, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data as a means of informing Programme Management in decision making Position Description-Senior M&E Officer_May2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION processes. Aside from contributions during STEM II inception and implementation phases, the SMEO will take a leading role in the execution of M&E and Research Phase prior to programme close-out.

The SMEO will work closely with M&E designated staff in the field and will support the M&E Manager in meeting reporting requirements, serving as the program focal person for all activities related to monitoring and results measurement including knowledge management and communications in field office.

As gender and social inclusion (GESI), governance and M&E are cross-cutting components of all Mercy Corps program(s), the Senior M&E Officer is required to own these components and ensure GESI sensitivity and integration, governance practices and M&E systems are integrated into his/her work area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The specific duties and responsibilities of the Senior M&E Officer includes, but are not limited to, the following: Support responsibilities:  Work with the program team, especially the partner M&E staffs and the Mercy Corps Project team (to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program deliverables, which are consolidated and analyzed in a timely manner and provided to the M&E Manager to be integrated into donor reports.  Work closely with all MC Program Staffs and partners to generate and collect required information and data in the process of measuring results.  Develop accountability and transparency mechanisms for the program and orient MC-N and implementing partners on the same.  Support the partner in the administrative aspects of the selection process for M&E staffs and MC M&E consultants in field where required.  Work closely with the Financial Service and Vocational Training advisor to ensure quality M&E tools are created and implemented, and processes are being followed for all club and training related activities.  Coordinate closely with Project Officers in the field, namely the PO (M&E and Reporting) and the partner designated M&E focal to ensure upwards and downwards communication of developments in M&E related thinking.

M&E and Support Capacity Building:  Contribute to program start-up through M&E planning, develop, oversee, and ensure the timely and quality execution of the M&E plan at the field level, sharing the plan with Programme Management on a regular basis and updating it as required, and communicating the same to the PO (M&E and Reporting) for dissemination.  Support the M&E Manager to facilitate the achievement of performance-based targets and outcomes and lead efforts to design effective, proactive, and iterative M&E systems following DFID’s logical framework.  Coordinate field level reporting in close collaboration with STEM II Project Officers and partner staff - namely but not limited to those with M&E related designations - ensuring deadlines are met, quality and accuracy standards are upheld, and formats and requirements are adhered to.  Lead the drafting of M&E tools with the support of the M&E Manager, guide data collection staff in using the tools, and verifying returning data with the STEM II PO .  Consolidate field data, undertake thorough analysis, and thereafter produce narrative/ data reports to assist Programme Management in assessing achievement of log frame targets and other programme objectives, and review programme design and planning.  Work with DM&E team to get technical support for the design of the STEM II M&E plan, tools and database, and for the development of a STEM II fact sheet and visibility materials.  Maintain a strong handle on programme statistics and assist the program team and DM&E in compiling data required for Mission Metrics.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Conduct capacity building of field and implementing partner staff on M&E concepts through designing and delivering formal trainings.  Ensure monitoring of field level program activities are delivered on time and to target, and propose recommendations for improvements in M&E activities.  Support the M&E Manager with the revision of key M&E documents as required, developing the M&E Framework and ensuring adherence to it in accordance with GEC requirements.  Act as a focal point for all day-to-day coordination with the external evaluator, following up reporting deadlines, ensuring adherence to GEC requirements, and supporting the Programme Manager’s oversight of the same.  Liaise with technical teams and staff at Mercy Corps in-country to develop M&E approaches, sampling methodologies and develop M&E thinking and options in support of the Programme Manager.  Share STEM II learning with the programme team as required.  Engage the PO in discussions on developments in thinking and backstop where necessary to ensure programme quality.

Documentation Support:  Develop program documentation and support Programme Management on devising clear and effective communication plans/strategies.  Assist the programme team to organize program related events and prepare event reports, in coordination with all Project Officers and Data Management Officer.  Take a lead role and provide technical support to STEM II program officers and partner staff at field in reviewing programme learning and understanding best practices, producing notes for file on the same.  Support the Programme Manager in the development of communications and promotional materials and keep an updated “results to date” sheet which is shared regularly with all programme staff.

Others:  Ensure GESI sensitive monitoring and evaluation process (for eg: ensure disaggregated data and information is regularly collected, analyzed and updated to monitor the progress of the program implementation, by closely working with other team members including GESI.  Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.  Other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor and or Country Director.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNINGS: 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.

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: N/A

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Technical: M&E Manager Administrative: Deputy Program Manager

Position Description-Senior M&E Officer_May2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Program Manager, M&E Manager, Mercy Corps Support Functions Team and partners (local NGOs, private sector, government bodies).

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Program Manager, Position Description; National Staff Policy Handbook; Code of conduct and Mercy Corps policy and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Statistics, Economics or any other relevant fields.  Minimum 3-5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of education, livelihoods, and value chain development programs.  Strong team coordination, listening, and consensus building skills  Good understanding and advanced data management skills required.  Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office programs.  Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.  Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.  Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.  Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment

SUCCESS FACTORS: A successful Senior M&E Officer would be able to collect and document all program intervention results, manage learnings, and collaborate on any research or studies. S/he will have proven experience with cross- cultural team and capacity building of partner and internal M&E team. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail as well as 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.

SIGNATURES:

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Position Description-Senior M&E Officer_May2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Deputy Program Manager Duty Station: Dhangadhi

Position Category: Full-time Part-time AND Regular Temporary Salary Level: Current Employee: N/A

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Deputy program Manager (DPM) will support the program Manager (PM) to provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision of the STEM program by maintaining day-to-day oversight of field activities, supervising STEM’s Dhangadhi-based Mercy Corps Senior program Officers and M&E team, liaising with field level implementation partners, and ensuring resources are disbursed and activities are carried out so that STEM meets performance-based targets on-time, within budget as per DFID requirements and represents strong Value for Money (VfM). S/he will share project representation at the field level with the program Manager, ensure field accountability to Mercy Corps policies, donor rules and regulations, and lead efforts to formalise relationships with STEM stakeholders and key government agencies through meetings, agreements and the formation of committees where required.

As gender and social inclusion (GESI), governance and M&E are cross-cutting components of all Mercy Corps program(s), the Deputy Program Manager is required to own these components and ensure GESI sensitivity and integration, governance practices and M&E systems are integrated into his/her work area. Position Description-Deputy Program Manager_May2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The specific duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Program Manager includes, but are not limited to, the following: Program Implementation  Provide oversight of the day-to-day implementation of STEM activities at the field level, ensuring partner and Mercy Corps Project Officers are adhering to the work plan agreed with the PM and performing at the expected quality.  Ensure STEM implementation is responsive to marginalized girls, their families, their communities, secondary schools and implementation partners and aligns with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan.  Oversee the spending on activity level budget in consultation with the PM, and also ensuring collaboratively at the management level that program funds are spent efficiently and maximized so that activity milestones are met as per the work plan, with Value for Money principles in mind.  Support the PM to oversee the performance of the sub-grantees (implementing partners) and public, private and civil society partners following up report submission as necessary and feeding up field-based concerns to the PM where they may exist.  Support the PM to monitor adherence to the grant agreement, Mercy Corps and DFID policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.  Conduct frequent field visits to all program sites in Kailali district of Nepal and relay relevant issues and successes to the PM to inform the strategic vision of the program.  Backstop the PM in ensuring that the program is in line with government education policies and advocate the program activities to the government and the community to make it sustainable.  Support the PM to fundraise from private sector partners for program co-financing.  Provide ongoing technical assistance to local partner staff, MC staff and community stakeholders on the implementation of the GEC activities (participate and contribute to training activities, etc).  Draft/ assist with drafting MoUs, contracts and other such agreements for the project, liaising with legal advisors and Mercy Corps Operations and Finance staff where required to ensure that the implementation complies with local norms and mandatory government requirements.  Support the PM in the selection of external agencies and partners for the project.  Engage all SPOs, M&E staff and partner staff to ensure coordination within the program components, with the partner organization and the stakeholders to uphold program quality.  Ensure weekly sharing events and monthly meetings are conducted within the MCN STEM II team, and quarterly meeting with the implementing partner, GTF SACCOs, and other extended partners.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting  Ensure coordination between MCN M&E team and Implementing partner program  Ensure upward and downward dataflow based on STEM’s data flow system.  Ensure data and program information is shared between the program and M&E team  Support the PM and M&E Manager in the production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner.  Support the M&E Manager to ensure that program data is used for learning by holding and leading quarterly meetings with all program partners.  Prepare monthly work-plans and field visit plans of the MCN STEM II team that adhere to GEC program objectives and activities, and assist local partner staff in doing the same.  Monitor GEC field activities regularly (both activities and spot checks) and provide comments/suggestions to the local partner staff on how the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities and budget use can be enhanced.  Review the monthly progress reports received from the local partner staff and provide feedback/ suggestions either independently or in conjunction with the PM. Position Description-Deputy Program Manager_May2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Ensure timely activity reporting by the program team, and information on the quarterly activities are regularly updated on the cloud.  Coordinate closely with the M&E Manager in developing M&E tools and systems (ensuring field fit and quality) and in gathering data from field staff to contribute to high quality donor reports, effective program management and the production of technical and branding materials in support of the PM.  Provide logistic support to STEM II’s external evaluation partner in conducting evaluation.

Representation and Coordination  Backstop the PM as a representative of Mercy Corps and STEM II at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events at the field level.  Act as the focal point for day-to-day liaison and coordination with implementation partners and local government offices/ officials to assist the PM in the efficient execution of the program, seeking advice and support from other Mercy Corps programs to capitalize on pre-existing agency knowledge for the same end.

Program Support Operations and Team Management:  Coordinate with program, finance and administration/logistics staff in Kailali to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset management), procurement, security, administration and human resources, in support of the PM.  Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels, proactively seeking out capacity building opportunities and engaging in the career development of program staff.  Implement and ensure all team members, including partners, are effectively using the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback.  Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews.  Contribute to country team-building efforts and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Others:  Ensure proper integration of GESI aspects into sector specific program planning and implementation working closely with GESI officers.  Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.  Other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor and or Country Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager

Position Description-Deputy Program Manager_May2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Program Manager, M&E Manager, Mercy Corps Support Functions Team and partners (local NGOs, private sector, government bodies).

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Program Manager, Position Description; National Staff Policy Handbook; Code of conduct and Mercy Corps policy and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Development Studies, Economics, or any other relevant fields. Master’s Degree preferred.  Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience implementing development or education programs, preferably in Nepal’s Terai region.  Experience in budget management and reporting required.  Experience in designing or managing programs with multiple stakeholders (including related government line agencies) involved in the implementation  Familiarity with gender mainstreaming and education programs  Awareness on the particular needs and related program considerations for vulnerable and marginalized girls  Strong Monitoring and Evaluation skills  Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills  Strong team building and staff handling skills  Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.  Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.  Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.  Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment

SUCCESS FACTORS: A successful Deputy Program Manager would be able to lead, manage interventions of the STEM program by overseeing day-to-day oversight of field activities. S/he should be able to manage and or advice field based team member and provide any support as required. S/he should also be able to manage budget and produce efficient report. The Deputy Program Manager will have proven experience with cross-cultural team and capacity building, individual staff development and strong mentoring skills with exceptional diplomatic skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail as well as 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.

SIGNATURES:

______Employee Date

______Supervisor Date

Position Description-Deputy Program Manager_May2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Financial and Vocational Training Advisor Duty Station: Dhangadhi

Position Category: Full-time Part-time AND Regular Temporary Salary Level: Current Employee: N/A

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial and Vocational Training Advisor will be directly responsible for facilitating, implementing and monitoring STEM II activities, in close coordination with project partners. Whilst existing STEM II Project Officers work directly with schools in designated areas and cover all outputs of the programme, the incumbent of this position will focus largely on the main aspects of two outputs (the Girls Transition Fund and the STEP Programme), though girls involved in these outputs will come from all 30 of STEM’s II school catchment areas. S/he will also provide backstopping and support to colleagues on broader STEM II activities across the other outputs as required. Deliverables include: monitoring and oversight of the Girls’ Transition Fund (GTF), coordinating and liaising with the cooperatives in Kailali district chosen by the project and monitoring for the same, working closely with the project’s IS (in school) and OOS (out-of-school) girls, linking interested girls to vocational training /employment opportunities, facilitating STEM girls in accessing the GTF loans and assisting Project Officers in rolling out a major girls education campaign, delivering training to school management personnel and parents as well as support of the same, identifying school infrastructure needs, liaising with

Position Description-Financial And Vocation Training Advisor_May 2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION private sectors and vocational training institutes, and forming and supporting both in-school and out-of school girls clubs in their designated areas.

S/he will work under the supervision of the Deputy Program Manager, and will work closely with the rest of the STEM II team and the different partners involved in the implementation of the program and provide feedback on the progress of the program while facilitating appropriate support and technical assistance for program participants. S/he will conduct research and collect primary and secondary data as required, providing this to programme management to ensure programme responsiveness to need and appropriate design/ strategy. S/he will be responsible for producing documentation of all programme activities, meeting reporting requirements and adhering to deadlines. S/he will serve as Mercy Corps’ primary liaison with beneficiary communities at the district level.

The PM and DPM will provide backstopping and guidance to the incumbent of this position, seeking advice and inputs from the implementing partner and Mercy Corps’ Financial Services programme team where required, to ensure programme quality and adherence to STEM’s II work plan, values and strategy in relation to financial and vocational training opportunities.

As gender and social inclusion (GESI), governance and M&E are cross-cutting components of all Mercy Corps program(s), the Financial and Vocational Training Advisor is required to own these components and ensure GESI sensitivity and integration, governance practices and M&E systems are integrated into his/her work area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The specific duties and responsibilities of the Financial and Vocational Training Advisor includes, but are not limited to, the following: Program Implementation:  Work in close coordination with the STEM II project team, providing support and necessary guidance on project activities, collaboratively reviewing the same after completion and providing documentation of activities for Programme Management review.  Provide the necessary logistical support for the smooth implementation of the outputs related to GTF and STEP of the programme working closely with the STEM PO to ensure appropriateness of plans, activities, and fit with the rest of the programme, and to draw upon key resource persons to assist in implementation of the same.  Conduct monitoring and support activities pertaining to GTF and STEP, working closely with the STEM SM&E Officer to ensure appropriateness of methods and approaches and streamlining with broader programme objectives.  Assist Partner Social Mobilisers and team in selecting girls for the Step Programme and support in the delivery of all Step activities, working closely with the STEM II PO to ensure quality of training and integration of child safeguarding into all activities.  Liaise closely with the other STEM II POs to ensure interested girls from each PO’s designated schools are directed into the GTF and all STEM II related vocational training opportunities, including the Step Programme.  Support and assist other Program Officers in all aspects of STEM II delivery as required.  Maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries and stakeholders and work with a collaborative spirit with other Project Officers and STEM II staff to ensure integrated efforts for the effective execution of the programme.

Financial Service activities:  Closely coordinate and liaise with selected cooperatives for the effective management of the GTF.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Support girls in applying for GTF loans and maintain strong oversight of girls accessing the GTF from within the STEM II POs’ designated areas, tracking their use of loans and successes achieved or challenges faced in the process, and regularly reporting upwards to Programme Management.  Support SACCOs in drafting and revising the bylaws for GTF cooperatives.  Facilitate and support GTF cooperatives in establishing GTF sub-committees to operate under the GTF and conduct frequent monitoring visits to the cooperatives, following up on progress, including monitoring the loan profiles of the cooperatives.

Technical and Vocational Training activities:  Support girls in obtaining vocational training/employment opportunities and monitor/ document their progress, regularly reporting upwards to Programme Management.  Provide training and mentoring to partner staffs to build their capacity in delivering training and orientation program in business development plan for the girls applying for GTF.

Others:  Ensure proper integration of GESI aspects into sector specific program planning and implementation.  Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.  Other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor and or Country Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Deputy Program Manager

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Program Manager, M&E Manager, Project Officers, Data Management Officer, Senior M&E Officer, Mercy Corps Support Functions Team and partners (local NGOs, private sector, government bodies).

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Deputy Program Manager, Position Description; National Staff Policy Handbook; Code of conduct and Mercy Corps policy and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Business Administration, Economics, or any other relevant fields.  Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience in community mobilization, development and rural development.  Experience in budget management and or reporting required.  Should have previous experience working with financial institutions (Cooperatives/ Micro-Finance Institutions).  Should have previous experience working with vocational training institutes and have sound knowledge in the vocational training components.

Position Description-Financial And Vocation Training Advisor_May 2017

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Strong Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) skills.  Strong preference for candidates with previous experience of working with youth and girls in Far West Nepal.  Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.  Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.  Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.  Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment

SUCCESS FACTORS: A successful Financial and Vocational Training Advisor would be able to work with the team to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of Girls Transition Fund and STEP program. S/he should also be able to manage budget, conduct necessary researches, and produce efficient report. The Financial and Vocational Training Advisor will have proven experience with cross-cultural team and capacity building, individual staff development and strong mentoring skills with exceptional diplomatic skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail as well as 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.

SIGNATURES:

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Position Description-Financial And Vocation Training Advisor_May 2017

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Position Title: Operations Director Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal Position Category: Full-time Part-time AND Regular Temporary Salary Level: D

Current Employee:

PROGRAM /DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The operations department in Mercy Corps is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in daily Procurement, Administration, Logistics, Asset Management (PALM) and Information Technology for field offices Nepal. The overriding objective for all Mercy Corps operations activities are the prompt and effective provision of on-time solutions Mercy Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with Mercy Corps’ and donor policies, procedures, regulations and specifications.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Director is a member of the country’s senior management team with supervisory and managerial responsibility. Reporting to the Country Director, the Operations Director will be primarily responsible for enabling excellence in all operations functions of all offices in Nepal including procurement, logistics, assets, fleet, warehousing, administration, information technology and safety & security. She/he ensures effective systems that support strategy for healthy, robust and integrated functions of national team members.

S/he will be required to strengthen the operational performance and efficiency of the organization. S/he will also ensure that managerial processes, resources and the necessary infrastructure are all in place. This position is requiring traveling to all field offices.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As gender and social inclusion (GESI), governance and M&E are cross-cutting components of all Mercy Corps program(s), the Operations Director is required to own these components and ensure GESI sensitivity and integration, governance practices and M&E systems are integrated into his/her work area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The specific duties and responsibilities of the Operations Director includes, but are not limited to, the following: Strategy & Vision  Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.  Set direction of program support department by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to countrywide strategy development.  Work with the Country Director and senior management team to support the growth of the program portfolio, formulate strategies and plans.  Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

Influence & Representation  Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.  Communicate effectively to ensure overall program targets and donor obligations are met.  Communicate with our partners to verify their systems and that they understand and follow all appropriate procedures and archiving.  Establish high level of credibility and manage strong working relationship with external stakeholders.

Operational  Ensure integration of program support systems and processes in all Mercy Corps Nepal offices.  Ensure all offices have capacity (human and technical) to support smooth program operations.  Ensure internal and donor procedures, policies and guidelines are followed.  Establish and maintain pipeline of supplies, overseeing the logistical aspects of the operation; oversee NFI, commodity storage and movements as needed.  Ensure unified and cost effective fleet management, including tracking of maintenance, fuel usage and vehicle scheduling.  Oversee set-up and development of Mercy Corps offices including drafting and reviewing contracts for office and housing space, leasehold improvements, IT.  Develop and periodically review country or field office specific policies and communicate them to teams.  Oversee database and file management for administration, procurement, logistics resources documents.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Oversee facility management, including housing and office leases; ensure that security standards are maintained at all premises.  Ensure that Mercy Corps contracts and business transactions/relationships are transparent and in compliance with Nepalese law and Mercy Corps/donor policies.  Ensure Safety and Security Systems are implemented as described in the Field Security Manual.

Team Management  Lead and develop program support teams in the main office and field offices.  Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.  Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.  Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.  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.  Take ultimate responsibility of performance of program support functions.

Finance & Compliance Management  Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations.  Draft and review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

Security  Work closely with the Security Focal Point in country and globally to support security related issues.  Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country  Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Others  Oversee and ensure GESI aspects are addressed across institutional strategic and programmatic levels.  Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to the program and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;  Other Operations duties as assigned by the Country Director.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Operations Team – Senior Logistics Officer, Senior Procurement Officer, Administrative Officer, IT Officer, Operations Team in the field

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: HQ Regional Finance Officers, HQ Procurement, Administration and Logistics Management team (PALM), Internal Auditors, Finance Director, Programs Managers/Directors, and Chief of party

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Accountable to position description, national staff policy handbook, code of conduct and Mercy Corps policy and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:  MA/MS in a relevant field.  A minimum of 10 years’ of relevant experience with at least 5 years of management experience in setting up and managing administration, procurement, and logistics systems with I/NGOs or a business with supervisory responsibilities.  Demonstrated understanding of supporting complex operations in challenging environments.  Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.  Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures (esp. procurement systems) desirable; knowledge of USAID and other donor regulations helpful.  Excellent negotiation and representation skills.  Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and Microsoft Office applications.  Excellent oral and written English skills required.  Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SUCCESS FACTORS: The successful Operations Director will be good at problem solving and have the ability to work out methods to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations. An impeccable professional standard and procurement ethics and the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential. S/he will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with all personnel both in a managerial as well as training capacity, while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. S/he will be able to live and work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work and security environment and be willing to travel regularly to Mercy Corps field offices and project sites. 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.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in 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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