Oficial Senior de Programa, Cúcuta, Norte de Santander

Provide operational, administrative, financial, technical, and procedural support for the Huella Comunitaria Program.

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Overview

Provide operational, administrative, financial, technical, and procedural support for the Huella Comunitaria Program.

You have:

  • Professional in administrative sciences, finance, economics, business administration, systems, or related fields.
  • Minimum five (5) years of verifiable work experience in administrative and financial processes such as purchase control, services, and acquisitions.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in similar positions in international NGOs or similar employment.
  • Skills and experience to present technical reports, follow up on work plans, M&E and technical analysis.
  • Training and experience with administrative and financial assistance, information handling, physical file systems, and magnetic media.
  • Preferably with knowledge, experience, and context in complex areas in Catatumbo, Norte de Santander and/or the department of Cauca.
  • Social skills for interaction with groups, communities, and entities from the private and public sector.
  • Knowledge in using Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, social media, and the internet.

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to manage a project under pressure. What strategies did you use to ensure its success? This question assesses your ability to handle pressure and manage time effectively. Provide examples of prioritization and resource management under tight deadlines.
Give an example of how you have effectively communicated with stakeholders in a previous project. The interviewer wants to understand your communication skills and ability to engage with diverse groups. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle unexpected challenges or risks during the implementation of a program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure compliance with donor regulations and Mercy Corps policies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful program you have managed and the impact it had? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss how you ensure financial accuracy and transparency in program management. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you worked with a community to implement a project. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 5 months ago - Updated 4 months ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national