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.
Department Summary
Mercy Corps has been working in Mali since 2012 to support vulnerable and at- risk Malian women, men and youth to cope with food security and conflict-induced shocks and stresses, restore peace and stability, and address humanitarian and development structural challenges. With a growing portfolio of funding and programming, Mercy Corps Mali is increasingly striving to integrate its humanitarian, development and conflict-prevention programming to create a sustainable and impactful improvement in the human security of some of Mali’s worst conflict- affected areas.
Supporting this portfolio is a growing team of support and quality team personnel, working closely alongside the Program and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) teams and between departments to continually improve the quality of implementation. By building the capacity of the program team members and supporting them to improve lessons learned capitalization, reflection and adaptation, quality reporting and adherence to donor and Mercy Corps project management minimum standards; these support roles bring immense benefit across the broader team.
General Position Summary
The Grants & Programme Support Specialist will lead a number of critical functions for Mercy Corps’ program portfolio in Mali, specifically 1) Supporting the DoP in overseeing the development of fundraising documents (Expression of Interests, concept notes, proposals) in line with Mercy Corps’ country strategy; 2) grants management and reporting, and 3) supporting program quality. S/he will support the Director of Programs with developing concept notes and proposals, working closely with field team and program members for technical input and the Country Director and other Senior Management Team (SMT) members for strategic direction. S/he will also ensure high quality and timely reporting to Mercy Corps and its donors including, but not limited to, bi-weekly program updates, monthly sector reviews, and quarterly, annual, and final program reports.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Reporting & Grant Management
Partnership Management
Programme Support
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Accountability
Reports Directly To:Â Director of Programs
Works Directly With:Â Program Directors/ Managers, PDQ, MEL Manager, Finance Manager, Country Director, consortium partner teams, Gender Specialist, HQ & Regional Technical Support Unit, donors, NGO partners, and humanitarian agencies
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
A successful candidate will have an ability to work independently, take initiative in tasks and self-learning, and be proactive in communications and development of professional relationships. S/he will be able to live and work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work and security environment with demonstrated sensitivity to the people and issues in the region. S/he will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, relationship and cross-cultural communication skills especially in high stress environments are essential for success. S/he will be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps; have the ability to creatively problem-solve, to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines and to calmly and diplomatically deal with unexpected and sudden events impacting program operations with patience, dynamism, tenacity and a good sense of humor.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Bamako, Mali and requires at least 35% of time spent in the field offices. This is an unaccompanied position. The position is entitled to shared housing and is eligible for R&R but not eligible for hardship. There is good access to electricity and water, though there are occasional electrical outages. Access to quality health care is limited. There are a number of clinics in town, but serious illnesses will require evacuation. Internet is limited, but available in all Mercy Corps offices. There is reasonable access to most consumer goods in Bamako.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside 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 Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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