Back Economic Security Program Manager - Gaza Response

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. Mercy Corps seeks to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression around the world. We recognize that instances of sudden change within a country or region are rare moments to enact significant, lasting change. Mercy Corps, with its global experience working in countries undergoing major transitions, brings knowledge, expertise and strong management skills to position the agency as a partner of choice for progressive change in Palestine. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact. Program / Department Summary Since 1986, Mercy Corps has helped Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza access critical services and become more economically self-sufficient focusing its interventions on WASH, community crisis resilience, economic opportunities, and cash programming. With funding from BHA, ECHO and private foundations, Mercy Corps has been able to work together with communities in the West Bank and Gaza to respond to these needs. The escalation of conflict that began on October 7, 2023, has sharply exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the region. Mercy Corps is actively working to respond to the crisis and implement our humanitarian programs in Gaza where team members there are committed and significantly scaling up much needed lifesaving aid as is safe to do so. Priority sectors for Mercy Corps include multipurpose cash assistance (as a modality), food security, livelihoods, water, sanitation, and hygiene, and shelter assistance. General Position Summary The Economic Security Program Manager is a key person within the Gaza Emergency Response team, who will lead the implementation of Mercy Corps’ multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), food security, and livelihoods and program strategy, and ensure effective program management, mobilization of resources, technical or otherwise, to drive the delivery of the program on scope, on budget and on time. The position holder will play a critical role in supporting project design that reflects the realities of Gaza, alongside the Director of Programs (DoP) and Deputy Response Director (DRD). S/he will work with a dynamic team and in close coordination with the Quality Evaluation and Learning (QEL) team, support teams, and partners to ensure effective program implementation in line with Mercy Corps’ global program policies and standards, and to design winning proposals and concept notes. The position holder will provide on-the-ground support to the partners and field teams in the relevant sector by troubleshooting issues preemptively, training, mentoring, coaching, and providing technical support as needed. The position holder will have strong engagement with all aspects of the program cycle, including assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the program. S/he will be responsible for preparing periodic reports, and will lead the development and updating of country-specific strategies. S/he will oversee the development of guidelines, standard operating procedures, and tools to ensure harmonization and use of best practices across all areas of operation. The position also involves understanding how the collection of projects fits within Mercy Corps’ wider strategy, with support and guidance from the DoP and DRD. Essential Job Responsibilities Program Management

• Lead the implementation of projects under the MPCA, food security, and livelihoods program in Gaza, addressing needs of the affected population during emergency, recovery, and rehabilitation phases.
  • Provide strategic visions alongside the DoP, DRD, program team and partners for the sector and area of intervention.
    • Oversee program management and implementation across various field locations including potential start-up of new programming and new locations, ensuring alignment with Mercy Corps’ minimum standards and general project management standards.
      • Serve as focal point with the local partners working in food security and livelihoods, this includes responsibility over partnership and any subgrantees. Support with mentoring, training, and ad-hoc needs.
        • Support the development of concept notes and proposals for future funding working closely with relevant teams, including but not limited to Grants, QEL, CARM and Finance.
          • Support and lead in writing management and donor reports. Ensure Compliance with internal and external reporting requirements including procurement.
            • Ensure that all projects have and regularly update essential program management tools (Detailed Implementation Plan, Budget Forecast, BvA, Procurement Plan, Work Plan, Staffing Plan, etc.).
              • As required, coordinate across program and support departments to ensure quality, effective and compliant implementation of project(s).
                • Provide innovative solutions and systems, in collaboration with regional and global team members, to ensure the response is as compliant and of high quality as possible in a remote setting and highly insecure environment. Technical Management and Quality Control
                  • Coordinate and oversee quality programming in close coordination with Advisors, Technical Resources and Quality (TRaQ) and Consultants to ensure the MPCA, food security, and livelihoods