Program Officer – Mercy Corps عودة إلى الفرص

Position: Program Officer

Department : Libya Analysis Team

Location : Tunis

Position Status: Full Time , Regular

About 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.

Program / Department Summary

The primary responsibility of the Program Officer will be to ensure the production of timely, accurate and analytical donor reports and to assist the program staff in maintaining and implementing the program. (S)He will work closely with the Program Manager and be responsible for the planning and delivery of regular reporting, as well as supporting the program manager with their daily tasks. The Program Officer will assist the Program Manager in the daily smooth running of the project.

Essential Job Responsibilities 

• Liaise with and support key program staff to ensure that Analysis Program is running effectively and making best use of project resources.
• Translate incoming project proposals and other paperwork for review by PM.
• Update and manage electronic and hardcopy filing systems of on-going proposals and projects.
• Support on drafting the quarterly progress reports to the donor.
• Coordinate program meetings and keep notes of meetings held.
• Promote and adhere to the principles and objectives of the Program and Mercy Corps. Read and develop a clear understanding of Mercy Corps Analysis methodologies. Advise supervisor on areas of improvement.
• Provide written and oral translation and report writing for program staff, as necessary.
• Monitor daily program activity and keep track of program outputs and outcomes.
• Data-entry of program information, as assigned. Develop charts, statistical reports and data-bases as required by Program Manager
• Track project development throughout the target area.
• Assist program staff in coordinating logistics and project activities.
• Assist with overall program development and future proposals for program follow-on activity.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.

Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

 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.

Success Factors

The successful Grant and reporting officer will be good at problem solving and have the ability to work out methods to deliver successful programs. S/he will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel both in a training capacity, while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. The candidate must possess excellent organizational skills and have a flexible and analytical approach. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Tunis, Tunisia

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.