MENAE Regional MSD & Economic Opportunities Consultant Roster

Mercy Corps; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic MSD & Economic Opportunities Consultant to join their remote team. This role is vital for supporting economic recovery and market systems development programs across the Middle East and North Africa. The consultant will leverage their expertise in proposal writing, donor engagement, and program management to enhance program quality and impact. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this opportunity allows you to make a tangible difference in communities facing adversity. If you are passionate about international development and have a strong background in market systems, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of international development experience.
• Experience in program management or technical advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Engage donors and support proposal development.
• Assist in grant implementation and contribute to evidence initiatives.

Skills

Market Systems Development

Proposal Writing

Program Management

Donor Engagement

Research Skills

Training and Capacity Building

Fluency in English

Arabic or Russian Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Formal Training in Market Systems Development

Job description

Project Title: MENAE Regional MSD & Economic Opportunities Consultant Roster

Consultancy Title: MSD & Economic Opportunities Consultant

Location: Remote (ideally within similar time zones of MENA/Europe region)

Background: Mercy Corps is a leading global organization committed to creating a better world. Operating in over 40 countries, we partner with communities to implement innovative solutions, helping them overcome adversity and build resilience. Our programs in the Middle East and Europe address diverse humanitarian and development needs, with active projects in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Ukraine, and Georgia.

Purpose / Project Description: Mercy Corps is expanding its portfolio of Market Systems, Private Sector Engagement, and Economic Opportunities programs across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. We seek to develop a pool of technical experts with regional knowledge to support business development and program quality. These consultants will assist country teams in designing and implementing high-impact economic recovery and market systems development programs, including proposal writing, assessments, and strategic input.

Technical Coverage: Experts in areas such as Market System Development (Water, Food, Energy), Markets in Crisis, Employment (MSD4E), Job Tech, Green Jobs, Youth Employment, Private Sector Engagement, Financial Inclusion (Digital/Access to Finance), Blended Finance, Social Impact and Climate Finance.

Consultant Objectives: Engage donors, support proposal development, enhance program quality through training, assist in grant implementation, and contribute to evidence and learning initiatives.

Consultant Activities: Activities will be tailored per assignment and may include strategy development, donor engagement, proposal writing, assessments, research, training, and capacity building.

Deliverables: Specific outputs will be agreed upon at the start of each assignment, potentially including strategy documents, communication materials, proposals, assessment reports, and learning pieces.

Timeframe / Schedule: Duration and schedule will be determined per assignment, with details discussed and agreed upon at the start.

Reporting Line: The consultant will report to the Deputy Regional Director - Programs, Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, working closely with the regional teams.

Required Experience & Skills: Bachelor’s degree required; formal training in Market Systems Development preferred. 5-7 years of international development experience, including 3+ years in program management or technical advisory roles. Experience in MENA and Eastern Europe, with fluency in English; Arabic or Russian skills are a plus. Strong writing, presentation, and representation skills are essential.

Application: Please submit your CV, sub-sector expertise, and daily rate.