Mercy Hands Europe (MHEurope) is a not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious organization registered in Geneva, Switzerland since December 2019. It is the sister organization of Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid (MH), the biggest local NGO in Iraq founded in 2004. Our European branch comprises a team of 20 local and international staff, project developers, fundraisers and volunteers.

Our mission is to empower and create sustainable lives for disaster-affected and vulnerable people living in Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Palestine.

We implement humanitarian and development programs either directly through our field missions or through our sister organization and other local partners.

MHEurope is offering a service contract (article 394 et seq. of Swiss Code of Obligations).

The consultant will be remunerated by a percentage of the calls for proposals that s/he will win.

Location

Geneva (or Europe home-based)

Salary

The remuneration will be 1% of the winning call for proposal and 1000 fr. for every 10 proposals submitted with MHEurope.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  1. Answering to call for proposals;

  2. Developing projects and concept notes;

  3. Being in contact with the field workers and asking for need assessments and general information;

  4. Advocating (contact with donors);

  5. Fundraising activities related to the projects.

Requirements

  • Project management expertise
  • Knowledge of the UN mechanism
  • Knowledge on how to create a new project (from A to Z)
  • Strong written (and verbal) communication skills in English
  • Knowledge of the MENA region context and needs
  • Ability to work independently
  • Be able to successfully manage time and tasks
  • Be able to continuously meet targets
  • Relevant work experience in the MENA region is an asset

NB: Women are encouraged to apply.

Before the signature of the contract, the consultant will have to make the necessary steps in Switzerland or his/her country to obtain a self-employed status.

This vacancy is archived.

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