Mercy Corps - Careers

1. Finance Manager

Qualifications:

Four or more years of progressive financial management experience is required. A BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance is required. An advanced degree is preferred. Four years experience in grants management as well as an understanding of donor regulations is required. Three years international experience is required; international NGO/PVO field office experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports. Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet. Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel Prior management experience and strong organizational skills Fluency in Somali languages is an advantage Excellent oral and written English skills required Closing date: Jan 29 2012. For more information and application, see: Finance Manager Country » DRC 1.Country Director Qualifications: 7-10 years of field experience in international relief and development programs, including demonstrable success in managing large, complex programs. 5 years of senior-level leadership, capacity building, and field management experience. Previous work experience in sub-Saharan Africa and in insecure environments. Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO, NGO partners and other stakeholders in complex environments. Proven skills in financial and grants management. Prior experience with US, UN, and EC grant management required. Experience with multi-year assistance programs and Title II food aid programs preferred. Successful and proven negotiation, communication, and organization skills. Ability to work effectively with an ethnically-diverse team in a sensitive environment. Fluent verbal/written English and French required. MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, international development, or related field preferred. Closing date: 21 Jan 2012. For more information and application, see: Country Director Country » Ethiopia 1. Pastoralist Livelihood Diversification Advisor This position is based on award of funding. Program / Department Summary: The Pastoralist Livelihood Diversification Advisor will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $32 million + program to support increased resiliency and incomes for pastoralist communities in Ethiopia. General Position Summary: The Livelihood Diversification will lead components of the program focusing on diversifying vulnerable and chronically populations’ household assets and/or integrated into value chain activities. The individual will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party/ Pastoral Livestock Production and Marketing Advisor, counterparts with other donor funded programs, and other private sector actors in designing and implementing innovative livelihood diversification approaches. 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: Direct supervision of: Livelihood Diversification program team Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief of Party Works Directly With: NRM/Climate Change Advisor, Pastoral Health Advisor, Operations and Finance team. Knowledge and Experience: MA/S in Business, finance, livestock, agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related field 5+ years’ work experience with for profit organization, non-governmental organization (NGO) or profit agribusiness working with vulnerable, marginalized and pastoralists/agro-pastoralist groups. 5+ years’ proven experience in innovative value chain development or business models using best practices. Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing. Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues. Previous experience in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa is required. Success Factors: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, M&E skills and experience. Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions: This position will be based in Addis Ababa and is accompanied for spouse and children. Addis Ababa is the political and commercial heart of Ethiopia. Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877, it is now a sprawling, hospitable city of 4 million people located at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the foothills of Mount Entoto. Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments as well as simple country-style huts. Addis Ababa has basic health services and adequate international schools, K-12. There are ample opportunities for in-country vacations. The weather is temperate year-round with a heavy rainy season in the summer months. Addis Ababa hosts many international organizations including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa and other multi-national bodies, many of which have their headquarters there. 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. To see the full job postings and to apply online, please go to our job board: www.mercycorps.org/jobs.