All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking.
MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Synopsis:
The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Coordinator is a member of the Planning, Learning and Disaster Response (PLDR) department and is supervised by one of the department’s Co-Directors. The coordinator works to:
- Resource and support program staff regarding best practices and planning, monitoring and evaluation in the food security and livelihoods sector, including review of project proposals, as well as relevant assessments, monitoring and evaluation.
- Review and manage projects funded out of MCC’s account at Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB).
- Work with regional and provincial Donor Relations staff to connect them to food security and livelihood projects.
This position is available on a salaried basis. Application deadline is March 14, 2014 . Please send cover letter and resume to Shay Brandt at shaybrandt@mennonitecc.ca. Only those candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada should apply.
Qualifications
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and biblical nonviolent peacemaking.
- BA in international development or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in international development focusing on food security including food assistance agriculture or other livelihood interventions
- Familiarity with planning, monitoring and evaluation tools, results-based management and external donor project management.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative and responsibility with minimal supervision.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Personable manner and strong in-person, written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
- Proficiency in and/or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, IBM Lotus Notes, MCC’s program database and intranet software.
- Strong command of the English language – both oral and written; second language preferred.
- Efficient, dependable and persistent in following through on tasks.
- Flexible working style that is able to adapt and prioritize attention to multiple tasks and competing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
- Willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, up to 90 days per year.
- Successful police record check clearance.
Assignment Description:
Contact/Relationships:
This position requires extensive contact with MCC Area Directors, MCC Representatives, and other PLDR Coordinators in order to share food security and PME best practices. The position requires networking with Donor Relations staff at national, regional, and provincial levels and coordination with representatives of external donor organizations frequent contact with staff at Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
Supervision:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Complexity/Competencies:
Must be able to interact with a variety of program staff internationally as well as Communications and Donor Relations staff domestically, and with peer agencies and partners. Must serve as a resource around best practices and PME for those doing FSL projects within MCC. Connects to Donor Relations staff providing highlights of MCC’s FSL work. Manages projects funded by MCC’s account at Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
Independent Action:
Must be a self-starter and leader in initiating and maintaining contacts with Area Directors, MCC Representatives, Program Directors, Associate Program Directors, and PLDR Coordinators regarding best practices in the FSL sector. Must be a motivator and support for MCC Reps and other program staff. Requires an ability to manage project budgets, to manage MCC projects at CFGB, and when, necessary, to advocate with CFGB staff for MCC projects.
End Result:
Effective resourcing of all MCC program related to food security and sustainable livelihoods through support for planning, monitoring, evaluation, and the promotion of key lessons in the sector.
Major Responsibilities:
- 85% Food Security and Livelihood Projects
- 5% Interagency Working Groups
- 10% Communications & Donor Relations
Duties:
Duties/Tasks:
- Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example.
- Participate in regular staff meetings, spending time in devotions and prayer with all in attendance.
- Model non-violent peacemaking through daily interactions with staff and the public.
- Participate in a local church and gatherings, being willing to use his or her gifts within the local faith community.
- Provide analysis and counsel to MCC program staff on the design, monitoring and evaluation of food security and livelihood projects (85%)
- Work with Area Directors and MCC Representatives, and MCC’s CFGB project officers in the development of project proposals for funding from MCC’s account at CFGB.
- Analyze and provide feedback on project proposals and reports related to food security and livelihoods.
- Manage and recommend food security and livelihood projects for approval by CFGB.
- Provide support to MCC program offices including extended international travel (up to 4 weeks at a time) to assist with project planning and training related to CFGB.
- Assist with other MCC project design and evaluation.
- Interagency working groups and representation (5%)
- Participate in inter-agency working groups as determined by the PLDR Co-Director.
- Communication with Donor Relations and Communications including Regional and Provincial offices (10%)
- Speak on behalf of MCC in churches, schools and other forums as requested by MCC Regional and Provincial offices.
- Interact with the media when requested.
- Provide Communications and Donor Relations with relevant materials for reporting on MCC’s disaster response and respond to inquiries as they arise.
Location Description:
Winnipeg is a city of approximately 650,000 located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, 108 kms north of the US border. The city’s population is diverse, representing people from many different cultures. Most of the people are English speaking with French, Filipino and Chinese being other predominant languages. There are about 65,000 First Nations people living in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg temperatures can range from 40C (104F) in summer to -45C in winter, with average summer temperatures around 25.4C and average winter temperatures around -12.9C.
The main MCC building in Winnipeg is located at 134 Plaza Drive, to which the space is shared among approximately sixty staff persons who work for MCC Canada, MCC Manitoba and Ten Thousand Villages.
