ABOUT THE COMPANY:

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. We help people overcome poverty and conflict. Working with communities, we leverage local logic to help people transform their lives.

To grow more food, earn higher incomes and ultimately advocate for their needs. We see global challenges as an invitation to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions

JOB SUMMARY

• Serve as HQ point of responsibility for monitoring grants/programs for external/donor requirements and Mercy Corps’ internal policies and requirements.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the status of programs and complete regular check-ins on grant requirements (such as co-financing/match, BVA, data aggregation, etc.).

• Support country team’s adherence to Mercy Corps internal policies and Program Management minimum standards.

As identified, support adherence to Mercy Corps’ Complex Programs management standards.

• Lead HQ coordination for proposals (unless designated otherwise). Throughout the proposal process, monitor the timeline, status of proposal and communicate to the relevant parties as appropriate.
• The Asia Program Officer ensures that proposals and concept notes are developed in adherence to the defined processes, (such as coordination of calls for proposals.

• The Asia Program Officer reviews draft proposals for coherence and donor requirements and manages submission to the donor.

• The Asia Program Officer may be appointed to a different role in the design process, including taking on lead writing responsibilities, and travel to field if needed.

• With guidance from the Senior Program Officer, coordinate partnership negotiation & development, ensuring the necessary teams are engaged, to help further program, country and regional interests.

• With guidance from the Senior Program Officer, represent regional interests and programs with external stakeholders, in concert with the field teams.

• With guidance from the Senior Program Officer, support country teams with strategy development and planning.

• Facilitate learning across country portfolios and regions and share lessons learned and knowledge of agency resources/tools/best practices/etc.

• Participate in the interview process, providing contextual information on Mercy Corps’ programs and realities of the position, and selection for key positions as identified with the recruiting team.

• Provide briefings on context, country strategy and programs to new hires (expats) as initial step in the onboarding process.

• In coordination with the Senior Program Officer, support internal communications and ensure knowledge management systems are up to date and accurate to support communication with other teams.
• Play a greater and more direct role in internal communication management during periods of disaster response.

• In coordination with the Senior Program Officer, ensure management of agency systems and adherence to HQ-related Program Management minimum standards, etc.

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.

• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.

• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 24