Market-Based Programming Advisor, Pro-WASH & Scale Award

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a global non-profit organization focused on providing relief and development assistance in over 40 countries. Founded in 1979, Mercy Corps aims to empower people in the world’s toughest places to build better, stronger communities by partnering with local organizations and providing innovative solutions for economic development, health, and community resilience. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Mercy Corps leverages funding from the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance among other partners. Its interventions span various sectors, including agriculture, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihoods, and natural resources management, targeting both emergency and development contexts.

About this Role

The Market-Based Programming Advisor for the PRO-WASH & SCALE Award will focus on implementing market-based programming approaches across fragile and emergency contexts. This role involves collaboration across multiple countries and agencies, focusing on areas such as agriculture, livelihoods, and WASH as part of a USAID-funded capacity strengthening and learning program. The Advisor will organize training events, document best practices, and adapt tools to support partners in applying market-based programming techniques. Additionally, the advisor will contribute to learning events and ensure dissemination of resources and lessons learned during the program’s final phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead PWS’ markets-related work by supporting the application of market-based programming approaches.
• Organize and facilitate remote and in-person training and learning events.
• Document and share market-based programming best practices.
• Develop and adapt tools and guidance to respond to partner needs.
• Contribute to communities of practice and engage with pertinent networks and stakeholders.
• Support culmination learning events to ensure effective dissemination of program resources.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in market-based programming in fragile and emergency contexts.
• Strong familiarity with emergency food security programs and networks.
• Experience in designing and implementing market-based programs in rural and emergency contexts.
• Knowledgeable in agricultural markets with experience in emergency WASH and nutrition as a plus.
• Exceptional facilitation and training skills, with experience in curricula design.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple programs, partners, and countries.
• Proficiency in English required; French preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a global role with flexibility in location.
• 20% travel to support Mercy Corps programs, understanding of challenging environments.
• Engage with a network of experienced professionals dedicated to humanitarian aid.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Contribute to meaningful work that impacts communities in need globally.