Program Officer, Asia

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Position description

Location: Portland, OR; Washington DC; United States Remote 

Position Status: Full-time, Exempt, Regular 

Salary Level: US Starting Salary for this role will be USD $53,200 to $63,175 annually, commensurate on experience. 

  

About Mercy Corps 

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 a long-term impact. 

  

Program / Department Summary  

Mercy Corps implements a variety of programming throughout Asia in response to the diverse humanitarian and long-term development needs of the region. Our portfolio in the Asia region includes ongoing or future programming in the countries of Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. Mercy Corps is committed to delivering high quality, high impact programming that reaches communities or individuals in need, wherever they are.  

  

Each region has a dedicated support team and is a component of the larger Regional Program Team (RPT) based in Mercy Corps’ headquarters in Portland, Oregon. RPT is the key point of HQ contact for field management, which includes the Regional Director (RD), Deputy Regional Director (DRD), Country Directors, Program Managers and other Expatriate and National staff. The RPT links the individual country programs to a range of U.S. and international resources and represents the region to potential and current funders and to other organizations and institutions in the US. This full-time PO is a key member of the Asia RPT.  

  

General Position Summary  

The Asia Program Officer will support strategic, impactful, high-quality programming in the Asia Region, particularly in Nepal, Indonesia, and Timor Leste. S/he will support Country Directors in aspects of their country programs and grant administration, including development, implementation, administration and compliance (especially of The Global Fund-funded grants, US Government-funded grants, e.g. USDS BPRM, USAID/BHA), and will play a key role in connecting field teams to HQ resources. The Asia Program Officer will work with the Senior Program Officer (SPO), Regional Director (RD), and Deputy Regional Director (DRD) to provide support to the field in adhering to internal and external policies and regulations.  

  

Essential Job Responsibilities  

Program & Grant Administration  

  • 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.  

  

Proposal Development  

  • 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.  

  • Ensures that proposals and concept notes are developed in adherence to the defined processes, (such as coordination of calls for proposals.  

  • 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.  

  

Partnership Development & Management  

  • 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. 

  

External Representation 

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

  

Strategy, Planning & Learning  

  • 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. 

  

Recruitment and Orientation  

  • 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.  

  

Internal Communication  

  • 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. 

  

Knowledge Management 

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

  

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • 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. 

  

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