Deputy Program Manager - Mercy Corps

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MALOA URBAN RESILIENCE INITIATIVE – DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER 

 

Location Dili, Timor-Leste 

Position Status: Fixed Term 

Grade Level: 7 

Salary: US$1171.00 plus benefits 

 

Our growing NGO is seeking to hire a DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER who will be specifically responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the for the European Union-funded Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative program in the field under the supervision of the Program Manager, working to achieve program objectives and targets. The key responsibility will be to ensure the implementation of ecosystem and landscape management activities identified by the Maloa watershed management council and coordinate with relevant government institutions to obtain necessary approval from relevant government ministries. The Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative Deputy Program Manager will work with the program team and support staff to ensure high-quality implementation. Responsibilities will also include quality control management for Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative-related field activities, monitoring, and evaluation. The Deputy Program Manager will also work closely with relevant stakeholders and national actors to ensure that activities are implemented in a well-coordinated manner with external stakeholders.

Based in Dili, a bachelor’s Degree in Environmental study, In Civil Engineering/ Architecture, Landscape Management, Economics or Business Management, or another related field. To succeed in this role, you will need problem solving skills and excellent communication skills needed to develop positive working relationships with key line ministries and influence development partners to adopt Mercy Corps endorsed approaches in resilience and landscape management approaches.

 

Responsibilities of Deputy Program Manager: 

 

Program Strategy & Vision: 

• With support of the Program Manager, and with consultative engagement of the program team, develop and implement the Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative work plan based on the objectives and results outlined in the program logical framework, and in accordance with the program budget.  
• Contribute to program strategy, leading on Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative team planning and reflection meetings ensuring adaptive management to test ideas, identify and resolve challenges and foster a culture of learning.  
• Ensure integration of all Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative program activities at field level and coordinate closely with other projects/programs of Mercy Corps Timor-Leste to seek and enhance synergies between different projects and activities.  

 

Team Coordination & Management: 

• Provide supervision to ensure high-quality delivery of program activities, coordinating with the Program Manager to resolve any challenges. 
• Manage and support Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative Program Officers and technical staff, by leading on the development and oversight of Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative program planning and implementation, providing staff the necessary workplans, budget and technical information required to deliver high-quality programming. 

 

Representation & Stakeholder Management 

• Lead on program coordination with national-level stakeholders with the support from the Program Manager. Represent the Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative with high-level external stakeholders including government officials and peer agencies. 
• Lead on construction projects coordination with relevant national government institutions to obtain project feasibility and architectural design approval.  

 

Program compliance, performance, and quality:  

• Ensure all field activities are in compliance with relevant European Union and Mercy Corps rules and regulations, including but not limited to agency protection policies and code of conduct. 
• Ensure all Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative activities are in compliance with Mercy Corps Finance and Procurement Procedures, building Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative staff administrative capacity. 

 

Program Performance & Quality:  

• Develop and maintain strong relationships and accountability with partners, ensuring timely and effectively implementation of Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative partner field-level deliverables. 
• In close coordination with MERL team and under supervision of the Program Manager, ensure that MERL activities are as an integral part of program implementation, including creating accountability for Maloa Urban Resilience Initiative MERL data, ultimately ensuring MRED Program Officers conduct regular monitoring and other field data gathering and reporting as required. 

 

Requirementsof Deputy Program Manager:  

• Degree in Environmental study, In Civil Engineering/ Architecture, Landscape Management, Economics or Business Management, or another related field 
• Minimum 4-5 years working experience in DRR and Climate Change program in Timor Leste  
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in managing Structural and Non-structural program/activities for Disaster risk reduction in Timor Leste.   
• Strong technical knowledge in DRR and Urban Resilience.  
• Strong technical knowledge on Infrastructure project approval mechanism in Timor Leste.  
• Strong technical experience in Managing infrastructure projects (including strong previous experience in coordination with Ministry of Public Works for project approval is preferable).  
• Experience collaborating with private sector actors, local partners, government officials. 
• Experience building capacity of diverse team.  
• Excellent time management and work planning skills, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks.  
• Strong writing, reporting, organization, and communication skills. 
• Fluency in Tetum, with some proficiency in English preferred 

 

 

Who is Mercy Corps? 

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 into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives.

 

Diversity is powerful. To achieve transformational change, we seek out team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking. Diversity helps us unlock complexity. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 

 

To view the full Position Description for this vacancy, click here:  FULL PD HERE  

Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to: timorleste-hr@mercycorps.org or by hand to HR Department in Palm Business & Trade Centre Surik Mas, Fatumeta, Bairro Pite, Dom Aleixo, Dili Timor Leste. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 

Mercy Corps is committed to the community members we work with and the beneficiaries we serve. As part of this commitment, Mercy Corps has zero tolerance for violations of our Code of Conduct (Sexual Abuse of Beneficiaries and Community Members (PSEA), Anti-Trafficking Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy, Mercy Corps Ethics Complaint and Whistleblower Policy, Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy, and Anti-Fraud and Corruption). Applicants are required to sign  HIRING COMPLIANCE DECLARATION FORM  and submit together with CV and application letter to Mercy Corps. 

CLOSING DATE; August 18, 2022