EXTERNAL PROGRAMME DEVELOPER (Protection & Human Rights)

Mercy Hands Europe (MHEurope) is a not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious organization registered in Geneva, Switzerland in December 2019.

MHEurope is born as a sister organisation of Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid (MH) based in Baghdad, Iraq. They share the same vision and mission but work independent of each other and are governed by different Boards of Directors and bylaws. Together these two NGOs form the Mercy Hands’ Alliance. The Mercy Hands’ Alliance comprises not-for-profit organizations that work for conflict torn and disaster affected areas to save lives, sustain human rights and restore a health community. Mercy Hands is also in Annecy, France.

MHEurope will sustain the activities of the sister organizations and will develop its own projects in various states.

MHEurope implements humanitarian and development programs in different parts of the world, either directly through its field missions or through its sister organization or other local partners.

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

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

Location:

Homebase or Geneva.

Salary

The remuneration will be the 1% of the winning call for proposal.

Benefits

After 6 months or 1 year there is the possibility to become an internal staff member based in Geneva or on the field.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Answering to call for proposals;

2. Developing projects and concept notes in the sector of protection;

Requirements

· Being able to look for funds and donor

· Knowledge on how to answer a call for proposal

· 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

· Be able to work independently

· Team player

· Be able to successfully manage time and tasks

· Be able to continuously meet targets

· Project management experience

NB: Women are encouraged to apply.