Assistant Program Officer, Gender and Youth Associate Award (GAYA)

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Mercy Corps

  • Location: United States , United Kingdom
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Renumeration: $46,000-$49,000 / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Location: United States , United Kingdom
Youth Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
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 long term impact.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps’ Technical Resources and Quality Unit (TRaQ) is a key part of the Program Department. TRaQ subject-matter experts help set agency strategy and provide consultation – from assessment and design through project implementation and results measurement – to field offices worldwide, in some of the world’s toughest places. TRaQ team members lead research, foster organizational learning, represent Mercy Corps to external audiences, and develop partnerships. The TRaQ is also integral to global business development and revenue.
The Assistant Program Officer (APO) is a member of the TRaQ and will support the Gender and Youth Capacity Building, Learning and Small Grants Associate Award (AA) under Implementer Led Design, Evidence, Analysis, and Learning (IDEAL) program. This AA is an $8.8 million dollar program over 5 years designed to provide strategic capacity strengthening to implementing partners of USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and other food security stakeholders.

General Position Summary

The Assistant Program Officer (APO) provides administrative and operational support to the GAYA team and to the Cultivating Inclusion for Food Security (Cultivate) Fellowship in particular. This position will primarily support the Gender Advisor in carrying out tasks related to the Cultivate Fellowship, ensuring the continued high-quality and impactful implementation of the fellowship. The APO will support both the fellowship overall as well as specific regional cohorts. The APO will also provide support to GAYA beyond the fellowship, including general logistics and administrative support as well as support to other GAYA activities. 

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

  • BA/S in International Development or related field highly preferred. 
  • 3 years of demonstrated experience in administration or program support is required. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills along with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues from various backgrounds and cultures.
  • Knowledge or previous exposure to relevant technical sectors (gender equality, social inclusion, youth, protection) is a plus.
  • Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and organization/managing meetings using online platforms (e.g. Teams, Zoom) preferred.
  • Language proficiency in French or Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with USAID/BHA programs is a plus. 

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