Senior Policy Advisor, US & Asia Advocacy

Mercy Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Corps in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead the policy portfolio for Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan and Yemen, and oversee the U.S. foreign assistance budget.

The role collaborates with the GPA team and internal stakeholders to drive policy reforms and coalition advocacy on global humanitarian issues. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in policy, humanitarian relief, and national security, with strong research, writing, and diplomacy skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level in international relations, development, public policy, law or related field.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in climate, foreign assistance budget, and/or Africa policy issues.
• Experience in humanitarian, development, and national security sectors.
• Strong political and strategic skills to advance policy priorities via coalition work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy portfolio for Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan and Yemen, and the U.S. foreign assistance budget.
• Draft policy documents and support external dissemination like briefs and op-eds.
• Track Capitol Hill legislation and annual budget provisions.
• Represent Mercy Corps in policy forums and briefings; engage Congressional leaders.
• Coordinate with GPA team and field/hq teams to advance policy reforms.

Skills

Policy analysis

Coalition building

Strategic planning

Diplomatic communications

Verbal and written communications

Research and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations/public policy/law

Graduate degree in international relations/public policy/law (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Corps in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead the policy portfolio for Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan and Yemen, and oversee the U.S. foreign assistance budget.

The role collaborates with the GPA team and internal stakeholders to drive policy reforms and coalition advocacy on global humanitarian issues. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in policy, humanitarian relief, and national security, with strong research, writing, and diplomacy skills.