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 from within.
Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps has a strong presence in the region, with representation in nine countries, helping communitiescope and adaptfrom variouscrises. Our overarching goal is to enable communities to determine their future through inclusive and equitable access to economic opportunities, leading to peace and prosperity.We approach our work through a resilience lens to ensure households and communities can manage many shocks and stresses that threaten these outcomes; and wherever possible, we leverage market systems for sustainable recovery and development.

The Mercy Corps Country Program Lead – Asia is an innovativeand visionary leader responsible for resourcefully managing all programming in the country, resulting in lasting improvement in the lives of families and communities. They haveheld senior decision-making roles in formulating strategy within an international development context. The Country Program Lead has supervisory responsibility for the entiremultifacetedcountry program, and line manages the senior management team.The Country Program Lead is responsible for ensuring continued portfolio developmentwith all major development donors present.They will establish working relationships at the senior leadership level with bi-lateral and multilateral agencies, local organizations and with the private sector. There is a vibrant private sector with whom Mercy Corps already has good relationships, and there are opportunities for more innovative financing arrangements and capital development.Ultimately, the Country Program Lead is accountable for developing a presencein the country that is commensurate with the complexity and scale of the challenges and Mercy Corps brand.Therefore, they must be interested and able togrow and diversify theportfolio.Mercy Corps places high value on innovative solutions to development issues and creative partnerships with local actors in tough environments.The country leadis able to provide empowering leadership and must be interested in developing ownership by national staff and local partners.It is critical that they can operate in complex contexts where team members respect each other and place a high value on staff welfare and work together.

STRATEGY & VISION

• Ensure that there is continued portfolio development and responsible growth for the entire portfolio.
• Base this growth on both the country’sstrategyobjectives and on spontaneous opportunities that present themselves.
• Explore innovative funding and resource development models and new sources of capital.

• Provide empowering leadership, develop the capacity of the team, and lead career development efforts.
• Assist team members with information, tools and resources to improve performance & reach objectives.
• Manage collaboratively, promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Hire, orient and lead team members as necessary.

• Oversee program quality and impact by ensuring programs are based on sound design principles and utilize Mercy Corps and donor required M&E systems.
• Ensure effective, transparent use of resources in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies/procedures.
• Oversee budget management of sub-grantees/sub-contractors, if applicable.
• Build and maintain operational systems that ensure proper administrative support for programs, as well as segregation of duties between finance and operations.
• Fulfill Mercy Corps’ Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide.
• Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to programming.
• Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
• Build and maintain operational structures that ensure proper segregation of duties between finance, administration and logistics and fully support field programs.
• Work closely with finance and compliance staff to mitigate risk, conflicts of interest and legal liabilities in accordance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
• Working with Director of Finance & compliance, manage consolidated country program budget within approved spending levels, oversee budget management of sub-grantees/sub-contractors, and ensure adequate funds.

• Maintain productive relationships with internal and external constituents such as private partners, foundations, the private sector, etc.
• Contribute to the dialogue on local and international policies that enhance economic development opportunities.
• Participate in efforts to shape donor’s views on development.
• Explore, evaluate and present innovative funding opportunities that support the country’s objectives.
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.
• Exhibit awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.

• Work closely with safety and security team to ensure staff, operations, and partners mitigate risk and follow policies and standards.
• Liaise with the Safety and Security Advisor, OperationsManager and Director of Programs on safety policy changes.
• Liaise with the Regional and Global security team and Regional Director on crucial events, high-risk periods, incident reporting and security policy changes.
• Accountable for overall safety and security of program operations.
• Ensure integrity and risk management systems are fully implemented.

• Lead efforts to make Mercy Corps a leader in promoting a safe, accountable, inclusive and diverse culture in all its aspects.
• Ensure that Community Accountability Reporting Mechanismis implemented in all Mercy Corps country projects.
• Ensure that agency wide safeguarding policies are in place, understood, adhered to and reported on.

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

• BA/S or equivalent in relevant field required; MA/S preferred.
• 7-10 years of field leadershipexperience in international relief and development programs, including demonstrable success in managing large and complex development programs.
• 5 years of senior-level leadership and management experience at the country level.
• Prior management experience working for an international or national organization in Asia and demonstrated ability to understand and navigate the countrycontextrequired.
• Knowledge and ability to simultaneously manage and develop a portfolio that consists of development, peace and recovery projects in a highly fluid environment.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO, NGO partners and multi-lateral stakeholders in complex environments.
• An internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.
• Political and diplomatic acumen, curiosity, and an ability to remain flexible are critical.
• Proven skills in financial and grants management; prior experience with bi- and multilateral donors
• Successful and proven negotiation, communication and organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills required; working proficiency in a second language is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

• Previous work experience in insecure environments preferred.