Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact. The Team Mercy Corps works to achieve real and lasting impact in some of the worldโs toughest humanitarian emergencies. We save lives and help people live with dignity in crises of all kinds. At the same time, we create the conditions to pivot to recovery quickly and effectively. We work wherever local capacity is overwhelmed, connecting people to the opportunities they need to strengthen their community in recovery. Whether it is a sudden shock or a slowly emerging crisis, whether the threat is natural or man-made, Mercy Corps is committed to rapid, needs-driven assistance. Mercy Corps supports a response that is market-driven and leverages the capacities of both traditional and non-traditional aid partnersโand ultimately gives people the ability to make their own decisions and secure their own lives and livelihoods. We work in a range of technical areas including food security, economic opportunity, peace & governance, water security, resilience, youth, gender, and other sectors critical for effective agency work. This position will be part of the New Initiatives (NI) team, which supports the agency through providing technical expertise on business development as well as leading large and complex program design efforts. The NI team links program development, strategic partnership, and proposal management expertise with technical subject matter and country/regional expertise to deliver winning designs. The Position The Proposal Writer furthers Mercy Corpsโ new business development efforts and our Pathway to Possibility strategy by supporting the design and writing of high-quality humanitarian proposals. They will serve as the lead writer for multi-sector, humanitarian response proposals for government donors, in particular the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). As a member of the New Initiatives team, the Writer will collaborate with country, regional, program, and technical teams to incorporate Mercy Corpsโ evidence-based and impactful strategic approaches into program design and proposal narratives. In addition to focusing on live bids, this position will provide expertise on pre-positioning and capture work. Essential Responsibilities PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
They must possess strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to see the big picture. At the same time, they should have demonstrated the ability to multitask and keep track of details. The successful applicant will be a confident writer, with the ability to synthesize information and weave information into a compelling narrative. Living Conditions / Environmental ConditionsThe position is based in a Mercy Corps US Ior remotely within the US in approved states) or European HQ location and is expected to travel up to 25% of the time - sometimes on short notice - to areas with limited access to medical facilities and amenities. Ongoing LearningIn support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development. Diversity, Equity & InclusionAchieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the worldโs most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment OpportunityMercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Safeguarding & EthicsMercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. Covid-19 Vaccine Policy for US-Based EmployeesMercy Corps has determined that, in an effort to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all Mercy Corps employees working in the United States, all U.S.-based employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of prior COVID-19 infection status. This policy is necessary to ensure not only the safety of our workforce, but the ongoing functionality of the organization.This policy will be revised as needed to comply with federal, state, and local requirements, and to respond to changing guidance from public health authorities.For new employees this requirement goes into effect within 10 business days of employment. Team members that travel are expected to comply with host-country requirements, including vaccinations. Failure to comply may impact your employment. Proof of vaccination or exemption must be