MCC Representative for Nepal

Description

The MCC Representative for Nepal will provide primary, in-country leadership for MCC’s work and witness in Nepal. This includes the work of overseeing all aspects of administration, supporting MCC placed personnel, including expat International Staff and Nepali National Staff, ensuring compliance with governmental policies and reporting requirements, and networking with partners.

 

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Required for all MCC Representative Positions:
Minimum Education Level: BA/BSc or equivalent
Minimum Experience: International experience and MCC experience preferred

Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).
Relational Skills: Ability to form, foster and maintain positive, working relationships with MCC service workers, MCC staff, local churches and MCC partners, building trust by demonstrating integrity in actions and communications and modeling the values of the organization. Ability to create an environment on the team that is supportive of staff who may experience oppression or sexual violence.
Supervisory Skills: Ability to manage/supervise personnel, which includes staff appointments and terminations, performance appraisals, interpreting and enforcing policies, conflict resolutions/problem solving and development of staff (in cooperation with the Human Resources Department).
Computer Literacy: Ability to use email programs, navigate the internet, locate resources, use Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to navigate and use MCC specific databases for the purpose of planning, monitoring, evaluation, and recording.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt as needed to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations and with diverse individuals and groups.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision making.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adjust plans to reach goals, ensuring the optimal use of resources.
Initiative: Ability to be proactive and persistent in efforts, identifying opportunities and needs then taking action for resolution.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals, taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others.
Communication: Ability to listen, to model open communication and foster good will among others.
Self-awareness: Ability to understand one’s own emotional framework, maintain a non-defensive posture and manage personal reactivity when leadership is challenged.
Cross cultural/multi-cultural awareness: Ability to work with issues of equity in a cross-cultural setting.
Financial Management: Ability to successfully manage MCC resources within a country program.
Program, Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to understand and implement Program, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Results based management.
Previous experience in making well-informed, effective and timely decisions, taking into consideration impact and implications within local and regional context.
Demonstrated ability to serve as MCC Representative without bias or conflict of interest, with ability to withstand intense pressure from local constituents.

 

How to Apply

https://mccglobal.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/fRecruit__ApplyJob?vacancyNo=VN4656&