Program Leadership and Emergency Response Lead Roles - Remote

Overview

The Alumni Talent Pool is open exclusively to former Mercy Corps team members who were employed within the past 4 years and completed at least 1 year of service. The program supports emergency response, transitions, and complex program start-up by fast-tracking Mercy Corps alumni into temporary Senior Program and Emergency Response roles.

In Short

• Open to former Mercy Corps employees with at least 1 year of service.
• Seeking applications from French and/or Arabic speakers.
• Short-term placements averaging 3 months.
• Roles include Multi-Country Manager, Country Director, Program Director, and more.
• Focus on matching qualified alumni with urgent country-based needs.
• Competitive salary and benefits based on type of employment.
• Responsibilities vary depending on assignment.
• Members manage their own time and can accept or decline assignments.
• Opportunities for professional and personal flexibility.
• Engagement in ongoing learning and development activities.

Requirements

• BA/S or equivalent in a relevant field required.
• At least 5 years of field experience in international relief and development programs.
• Prior experience with Mercy Corps within the last four years.
• Experience leading teams and managing performance.
• Professional proficiency in English; proficiency in French and Arabic preferred.
• For Country Director roles: At least 5 years of senior-level leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success working with government and NGO partners in complex environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits based on employment type.
• Access to diverse experiences and professional flexibility.
• Ongoing learning opportunities supported by the organization.
• Engagement in meaningful work within the international relief sector.
• Supportive team culture fostering trust and respect.