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 Programme This opportunity focuses on providing technical assistance to strengthen economic transformation in areas affected by conflict and migration in Ethiopia. The specific objective of the contract is to support and enhance the capacity of the local economy to generate employment opportunities within existing and potential value chains. These efforts will target refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities, fostering inclusive economic development and resilience. The PositionThe expert will work closely with stakeholders to address the challenges of migration and forced displacement, focusing on developing durable solutions for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities. This includes conducting comprehensive analyses of political, social, and environmental factors impacting migration and displacement, designing reintegration pathways for returnees, and fostering socio-economic opportunities. By engaging diaspora communities and promoting collaboration between government and development partners, the expert will support efforts to strengthen resilience, facilitate inclusive development, and operationalise the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus in migration contexts. Essential ResponsibilitiesSTRATEGY AND PLANNING
Collaborate with programme leadership to develop and implement strategies addressing migration and forced displacement in line with the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus. Support the identification and analysis of key geographical areas and sectors with potential for improving livelihoods of IDPs, refugees, returnees, and host communities. Coordinate with government institutions, development partners, and diaspora communities to ensure alignment with national and regional migration policies and frameworks. Lead the development and dissemination of comprehensive reports, including baseline assessments, conflict analyses, and performance metrics, to inform evidence-based decision-making. REGIONAL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT FUNCTIONS Review and support country team adherence to Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures; Assist in capturing and disseminating best practices on operations, finance and HR systems across country teams to ensure highest quality and standards. Provide dedicated support to country team in the event of an emergency or start up of a complex program that requires additional resources. Collaborate with country finance leads in producing bi-annual master budgets. HUMAN RESOURCES, SAFEGUARDING AND DIVERSITY Support Mercy Corps global and regional initiatives for human resources, including safeguarding and diversity, and talent development; Collaborate with the people team to promote staff access to high quality learning opportunities, with a special emphasis on national team member development; RISK MANAGEMENT Engage and support the programme team to ensure that adequate risk management systems are in place; Collaborate with country leadership to support preparedness and response to major disruptive events; Engage with country team on the internal audit process to track findings and ensure country team compliance with IA findings and recommendations; Engage with country level Ethics and Assurance managers as well as the global Ethics and Assurance department to track and analyze trends and needs across countries; Supervisory Responsibility TBC Accountability