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Program Manager - Overseas

Mercy Works

About Us

Established in 2000, Mercy Works is a community development and relief organisation that is part of the vision and mission of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Our Vision: Mercy in Action partnering with the most vulnerable toward opportunity, dignity and self-reliance.

Our Mission: We are a community development organisation in the tradition of Catherine McAuley. We work in partnership with local community organisations to support the most vulnerable both within Australia, and elsewhere in the Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus on women and children. Our programs strive to build capacity and self-reliance and to foster environmental sustainability.

The Values which underpin the organisation are mutuality, integrity, compassion and justice.

About the Role

The Program Manager – Overseas is responsible for managing international projects in the Asia Pacific region in Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the Philippines to help realise Mercy Works’ vision. The Program Manager – Overseas works closely with the Executive Director to understand and reflect the needs of Mercy Works in its development and relief programs.

The Program Manager – Overseas also works with partners and colleagues to demonstrate the impact of Mercy Works’ vision.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing, implementing and monitoring program strategies and plans, including participation and contribution of primary stakeholders and local partners, to achieve durable and lasting development change.
  • Identifying and developing potential program offerings and opportunities, including participation and contribution of primary stakeholders and local partners, to enhance the quality of existing projects.
  • Managing reporting to MWL on overseas program outcomes and budgets.
  • Contributing to increasing the awareness of programs.
  • Ensuring relevant standards, processes/procedures and regulations are upheld.
  • Contributing to the performance of Mercy Works: leading by example, demonstrating professional conduct, making the best use of knowledge, experience and skills, and modelling Mercy mission and values.
  • Ensuring a safe working environment by taking accountability for own actions and complying with the organisation’s WHS policies and procedures.

The employee is required to undertake any other duties, projects or tasks as directed by the Executive Director, which are within his/her skills, competence and training. The position is for 22.5 hours per week over three days, based in the Mercy Works Office in Parramatta, NSW.

About You (Selection Criteria)

  • Degree qualification in international and community development or a related discipline with contemporary experience in program management; or substantial contemporary experience in program management, coupled with ongoing professional development to support contemporary knowledge.
  • Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and overseeing international community development programs with local staff and with partner organisations.
  • Contemporary knowledge and proven experience of good practice standards and compliance requirements of bodies such as the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT), and the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID).
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategic long-term meaningful partnerships with a diverse range of cross-cultural work teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in various written and oral styles, including international community development and educational presentations.
  • Proven ability to work productively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • A commitment and personal alignment with Mercy mission and values.

A willingness and ability to travel internationally, when COVID permits.

Safeguarding Commitment

Mercy Works is committed to creating a culture of safety and respect for all, including prioritising the safety and best interests of all children and adults at risk with whom we have contact.

All staff are expected to take all reasonable steps to ensure the protection of children and adults at risk and to comply with our safeguarding policies and procedures, including responding to and reporting all suspicions and allegations of abuse. The successful applicant will be required to complete and hold a clear National Police Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.

Other details

Mercy Works is a Public Benevolent Institution Employer (PBI), and as such can offer employees a remuneration package with tax benefits including salary packaging.

If you are a passionate individual, committed to Mercy ethos and looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you. A copy of the Position Description for the role can be found at www.mercyworks.org.au/job-opportunities. The position description should be read and applied, in conjunction with other corporate documentation that guides decision-making, actions and conduct including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, legislation, policies, procedures and plans. 

Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected], using the subject line: Program Manager - Overseas application via EthicalJobs, or ring the Executive Director Sally Bradley RSM to discuss further by phone on 02 9564 1911. Applications which do not include a cover letter which shows you have researched the Mercy Works organisation and respond to the Selections Criteria will not be considered. 

Applications close 13 February 2022 – early applications welcome with initial phone conversation to follow. Interviews will be held in February and ideally, the successful applicant will be available to begin in March 2022. 

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