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Description
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. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by the Middle East, since 1989 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the region and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has worked across Iraq’s 18 governorates since 2003, implementing relief and development programming, more than a third of which has focused on the specific needs of refugees and displaced persons. Mercy Corps Iraq current goal is to work with new and existing civil society, public and private sector partners to meet immediate and long-term needs by strengthening communities’ ability to rebuild amidst increasing crises. Mercy Corps Iraq focuses on (1) a relief-to-resilience pathway to meet the needs of conflict-affected communities leveraging agency expertise in conflict management and civil society development (2) a humanitarian response that empowers conflict-affected populations to meet their own needs (3) partnering with conflict-affected adolescents to address their diverse needs, promoting leadership and linkages with civil society.
Mercy Corps, Ahlan Simsim Program is a 24-month, partnership with Sesame Workshop to implement Strategic Objective 3 of the Ahlan Simsim Iraq program across Baghdad, Anbar, Salah Al-din, Basra, and Ninewa governorates of Iraq. In line with Ahlan Simsim’s results framework, the proposed intervention will focus on Ahlan Simsim’s Strategic Objective 3 in which youth (15-29) have increased assets, agency, contributions, and access to an enabling environment through (1) improved soft skills, (2) improved skills in storytelling and media capacities and (3) increased meaningful and inclusive engagement within their communities across religious, ethnic, and sectarian groups. Under this Strategic Objective. To achieve this Strategic Objective, the intervention will coordinate with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) and its directorates in targeted governorates, to establish four youth centers in existing community buildings targeting conflict-affected and vulnerable youth.
The main objectives and intermediate Result of the program are:
The Community Mobilizer level Junior Program Officer will work closely with the Program Manager to offer overall support for project implementation on the ground and to ensure the smooth execution of Mercy Corps’ new two-year Ahlan Simsim program activities within Baghdad youth centers. The Community Mobilizer will be based in Baghdad. S/he will be in charge of preparing program reports and giving timely support to coaches and youth centers managers in Baghdad. S/he will be responsible for all of the essential technical activities as well as administrative support. Additionally, all activities carried out at Baghdad’s centers must be documented, including meeting minutes, images, case studies, and progress reports.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
ACCOUNTABILITY/REPORTING:
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. Ensure all internal control procedures are adhered to and that necessary measures are put in place to ensure high standards of accountability and compliance. Ensure findings from endline surveys, evaluations, and internal and external audits are used to improve programs.
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 toward 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. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Supervisory Responsibility: The coaches and champions at youth centers in Baghdad.
Accountability: Accountable to position description, MC HR Manual
Reports Directly To: Program Manager
Works Directly With: Program team and the other MC departments.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
The successful Community Mobilizer level Junior Program Officer will combine administrative/soft skills and technical skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles, follow procedures, and meet deadlines. Excellent reporting/written and oral communication skills (email communications, regular updates, and internal and external reports). Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving. Proven ability to learn quickly, takes initiative, and be accountable for results. Ability to understand the larger picture while remaining focused on the details. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment. Understanding of the long-term implications of development work. Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Professional proficiency in English and Arabic required. The candidate should be able to communicate at a professional level with staff, stakeholders, and beneficiaries. The most successful Mercy Corps staff member has a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability and makes effective communication a priority in all situations. Flexibility about work assignments and processes is necessary in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, coupled with the ability to respond to many new and unpredictable challenges in a demanding program.
The position is based in Baghdad, Iraq. Personnel in this location are expected to follow all security protocols. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.
How To Apply
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERINCE:
Successful candidates should meet the education and experience requirements in the position descriptions for the vacant positions.
S/he must be self- motivated, creative, tolerant, and able to work in difficult, stressful environments and follow Mercy Corps procedures. S/he must respect diversity and gender equality at the workplace.
Interested candidates should submit their CVs to the email address mcerbilhr@gmail.com, before the deadline indicated below.
Please indicate on the subject of the email the title of the position you are applying for, for full position description for the noted posts, please visit websites NGOs.
This role is only open to Iraqi citizens and individuals who have the legal right to work in Iraq.
ALL APPLICATIONS/ CVs SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY April 20, 2024 at 4:00PM
Potential candidates for the post will be contacted for an interview and processed according to Mercy Corps Human Resources policies and procedures. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for potential interview. Any documents submitted will remain with Mercy Corps and will not be returned to candidates.
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply for This Position. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global Impact.
Mercy Corps Iraq offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers. Mercy Corps
Iraq ensures a safe and inclusive working environment for women and men through field security training and measures to provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office
Deadline Date
2024-04-20
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