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Program/ Department Summary
Mercy Corps has worked in Jordan since 2003 to implement a variety of programs funded by global public institutions, as well as private donors to meet the urgent needs of vulnerable populations, build cohesive and civically engaged communities, and increase inclusive economic opportunities. Mercy Corps’ current portfolio in Jordan focuses on three domains: resilient individuals, strong communities and governance, and environmentally sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Mercy Corps integrates cross-cutting themes of youth, gender equality and empowerment, governance, natural resource management and technology.
General Position Summery
The Inclusive Security and Resilient Youth (ISRY) project aims to build community resilience and prevent violence at the individual, community, and national levels, with a focus on women and youth.
The project will work closely with targeted communities in Jordan to enhance community engagement with security actors and will implement interventions to mitigate local drivers of crime, violence and gender-based violence, in addition to supporting the Public Security Department (PSD) and the Jordanian National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security.
The project will:
The Senior Project Manager provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the “Inclusive Security and Resilient Youth” project, to ensure that the program meets its targets and deliverables on-time and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will supervise program staff and ensure accountability to Mercy Corps policies and donor rules and regulations, in addition to having close oversight of risks and issues arise. S/he will be the primary program representative to donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementers, and stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating with consultants, Mercy Corps’ global Peace and Governance Technical Support Unit (TSU), local communities, local organizations and government institutions needed for the success of this project.
The Senior Project Manager is a member of the Extended Senior Management Team and reports to the Director of Programs.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategy and Vision
Program Management
Team Management
Monitoring and Evaluation & Quality Management
Finance and Compliance Management
Representation & Coordination
SECURITY
ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES
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
Supervises the three components leads, the MEL Senior Coordinator and the Admin Officer
Accountibilty:
Reports Directly To: Director of Programs
Works Directly With: Finance Manager, Operations Manager, PaQ Director, admin and procurement teams, and Peace and Conflict TSU
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
Competencies
The position is based in Amman, Jordan or other Middle East Mercy Corps locations and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. Housing for this role is in individual housing and staff will have access to good medical services and the living situation is of a high standard.
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
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.
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.
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.
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