Nutrition and Aquaqulture Deputry Program Manager

- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT-

NUTRITION AND AQUACULTURE DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

Position Status: Fixed term

Grade Level: 7

Salary: US$ 1,171.00

Mercy Corps Timor Leste is seeking to hire a NUTRITION AND AQUACULTURE DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER will be responsible for the implementation of all activities under the anticipated project under the overall supervision of Agriculture and Markets Manager. This includes delivery of high-quality activities on time, within scope and budget. The DPM will have overall responsibility of all field activities and will support a team of four officers to deliver activities across selected sites of four municipalities. DPM will ensure strong relationships with local government officials as well as with World Fish for smooth implementation of activities. DPM will ensure strong data collection and quality monitoring and timely reporting. Activities are expected to include: (1) nutrition behavior change community level events (2) targeted discussions with household as related to fish consumption and nutrition.

Based in Dili, a Degree/Certificate in Agriculture, Economics and market system development, or another related degree. 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 nutrition behavior change approaches.

Responsibilities of Deputy Program Manager:

STRATEGY & VISION

Promote increased fish consumption among households in target areas to support positive nutrition outcomes for families.

Program Planning and Implementation

Collaborate with Mercy Corps’ Nutrition and Health Manager and Agriculture and Markets Manager on development, testing and refinement and quality control for of behavior change tools on the promotion of fish consumption.
Lead community and household identification, including mapping of existing CDA an VSLA resources and strengthening of VSLA interventions in target areas.
Lead ToT sessions with the Senior Nutrition Officer to train Program Officers as the direct implementers of nutrition activities in the field.
Ensure that gender, protections, and Code of Conduct requirements are adopted and implemented in all relevant activities.
Support Mercy Corps staff, Community Development Agents and other stakeholders by problem-solving and providing technical guidance with operational issues related to SBC and financial inclusion.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

In collaboration with MERL team, develop data collection and reporting system and train officers on MERL roles and responsibilities.
Ensure team submit complete, accurate and timely data related to field activities
Analyze data to ensure team is on track for target indicators, making adjustments as needed to strengthen program based on evidence.
Participate in any necessary material testing and feedback loops

Influence and Representation

In coordination with Agriculture and Markets Manager represent MCTL and build positive stakeholder relationships in all nutrition related events (working groups, cross-visits, workshops, etc) at suko, municipal and where relevant national level
Support monitoring visits from donors and government with logistics and community liaising

Requirements of Deputy Program Manager:

Degree/Certificate in Agriculture, Economics and market system development, or another related degree
Minimum five years’ experience with nutrition sensitive agriculture, SBCC or related programs.
Experience working with community groups, private sector, and 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
Willingness to travel to remote program locations

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

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 the HIRING COMPLIANCE DECLARATION FORM and submit it together with a CV and application letter to Mercy Corps.

CLOSING DATE; August 22, 2022