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Program / Department Summary
Mercy Corps was recently awarded the USDA McGovern-Dole Food for Education program in Uzbekistan.
The objectives of the program are to:
The program targets preschools in the Autonomous Region of Karakalpakstan and the southern region of Surkhandarya. Mercy Corps is partnering with ACTED (Agence d'aide à la Coopération Technique Et au Développement) who will lead activities to rehabilitate 35 preschools in Surkhandarya.
Mercy Corps previously implemented programs in Uzbekistan from 1994-2007 ranging from strengthening civil society, enhancing economic development and supporting vulnerable groups with targeted assistance. In addition to these programs, Mercy Corps also founded a micro-credit institution in Uzbekistan, Barakot, to provide communities, especially women entrepreneurs, with access to loans and credit services; increase income generation; stimulate the local economy; and promote gender equity. Mercy Corps is currently pursuing re-registration in Uzbekistan.
Mercy Corps is seeking a Chief of Party (CoP) to manage overall implementation of project activities, operations and advocacy with the Government of Uzbekistan (GoU) in support of FFE program objectives. Mercy Corps’ vision for change requires the private sector, government and civil society to work together to create meaningful and sustainable change.
General Position Summary
The CoP will be highly experienced in a broad spectrum of technical focus areas with responsibility for establishing and managing systems to ensure cohesion across all technical sectors in the program (Nutrition and Dietary diversity, WASH and Pre-literacy education). S/he will also make sure technical interventions are integrated, layered and sequenced appropriately at all levels of implementation.
Essential Job Responsibilities
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
TEAM MANAGEMENT
FINANCE & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
REPRESENTATION
SECURITY
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COORDINATION
Supervisory Responsibility : Deputy Chief of Party, Finance and Compliance Manager, HR Manager, Communication Specialist, ME Manager, Program Technical Specialists.
Accountability
Reports Directly To : Regional Director - Asia
Works Directly With: Sector leads/program managers, field teams, the MEL team, partner organizations and other implementers, Deputy Regional Director, Director Program Quality and Technical Support, Mercy Corps HQ Regional program Team, Technical Support Unit, Country Finance Manager, Country M&E Manager, Communications Specialist
ACCOUNTABILITY TO PARTICIPANTS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to the international standards that guide international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders of varied work styles and cultures, follow procedures and meet deadlines with flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving. This position requires an ability to think creatively about improving food and nutrition security. S/he will have a proven ability to learn quickly, multi- task, prioritize, take initiative, and be accountable for results, understand the larger picture while remaining focused on the details, problem solving, work within a complex and sensitive setting and to follow laws and security protocols. The most successful Mercy Corps team 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
This position will be based in Tashkent. The location is accompanied and secure. Housing is individual accommodation with complete freedom of movement in Tashkent and other locations in the country for which no travel restrictions exist. There are several international schools in Tashkent. Staff have access to reasonable quality healthcare services in Tashkent and access to reliable water services. Access to electricity during the hot season can be less reliable, with the occasional power cut. This position requires at least 25% travel by plane and vehicle to field offices in environments that for the most part are secure. This position is not eligible for hardship and/or R&R benefits.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/assignment 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.
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.