Capacity Building Assistant

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- Capacity Building AssistantCompany: Industry: Non-Profit and Social Services Job Location: Amman, Jordan Career Level: Intermediate (Experienced non manager) Date Posted: 16-08-2022 Ref. Number: 152803 Citizenships Jordan Residence Country Jordan Years of Experience 3 - 5Capacity Building Assistant and RequirementsABOUT 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 now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has worked in Jordan since 2003 to implement a variety of programs funded by global public institutions, as well as private donors to meet the urgent needs of vulnerable populations, build cohesive and civically engaged communities, and increase inclusive economic opportunities. Mercy Corps? current portfolio in Jordan focuses on three domains: resilient individuals, strong communities and governance, and environmentally sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Mercy Corps integrates crosscutting themes of youth, gender equality and empowerment, governance, natural resource management and technology.PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:The Promoting the Voice and Leadership of Women Activity (PVLW) is a five-year activity that will create transformational changes in gender relations at the family, community, and national levels to enhance gender equality and advance women?s leadership in Jordan. This will be achieved through: 1) strengthening the enabling environment and institutional capacity and addressing structural barriers for women to fully exercise their rights, express their agency and freely lead and participate in society without restrictions; 2) partnering with local stakeholders to counter prevailing prohibitive social norms that perpetuate gender inequality, undermine women?s agency to exercise their rights, and prevent transformative change in gender relations; and 3) advancing the inclusive and transparent leadership and decision-making participation of girls and women.GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:The Capacity Building Assistant position is part of the Capacity Building and Social Behavior Change and Communications (SBC) Collaborative Team in the PVLW Activity. The Capacity Building Assistant will support the SBC team with administrative and operational needs. The Capacity Building Assistant will support in monitoring subgrants and subgrantees activities to ensure proper documentation of all correspondence and activities.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:PROGRAM MANAGEMENT* Support the SBC Team in administrative and operational needs in delivering capacity building plans and interventions. * Support in required research to the development and delivery of capacity strengthening activities implemented for PVLW staff and consortium members. * Support in planning capacity strengthening activities. * Support PVLW consortium in drafting and revising subgrants scope of work. * Support in monitoring capacity strengthening activities and subgrantees work. * Manage various administrative tasks including file management, agenda setting and note taking for meetings, and scheduling of meetings. * Assist with general program operations and field-based activities.PARTNERSHIP AND CAPACITY STRENGTHENING* Provide inputs into the capacity strengthening plans and strategies for participants, stakeholders, staff, and partners to advance knowledge and skills in SBCC.INFLUENCE AND REPRESENTATION* Document and share learnings and best practices from this program to be shared both internally and externally. * 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. * Other duties as assigned.Organizational LearningAs 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 BeneficiariesMercy 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.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NoneACCOUNTABILITY:REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Capacity Building OfficerWORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Communications and Behavior Change Team Lead, Capacity Building Officer, Gender & Inclusion Coordinator, Gender Capacity Building Specialist, PVLW technical leads, PVLW consortium partners, Mercy Corps Technical Support Unit, Mercy Corps Jordan Program Performance and Quality DirectorKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:* Bachelor?s degree in a related field. * A minimum of two years of relevant experience in supporting implementation of technical and organizational capacity strengthening programs. * Demonstrate understanding of activities, methods, and technologies used in capacity strengthening field, especially in supporting multiple stakeholders needs. * Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and the ability to perform and collaborate under challenging conditions. * Experience in women and girls empowerment, gender-based violence, community mobilization, or social behavior change programs is preferred. * Understanding and knowledge of USAID regulations and program administration, management, and reporting procedures and systems is preferred. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word and ability to use information technology as a tool and resource. * Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).SUCCESS FACTORS:A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to coordinate 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 changing norms that lead to greater opportunities for women?s engagement and leadership at household, community and institutional levels. They 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.MERCY CORPS DIVERSITY STATEMENTAchieving 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.SAFEGUARDING & ETHICSMercy Corps is commit

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