Mercy Corps is building a roster of Water Security & Climate experts to support country teams across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe (MENA-E). You will provide technical expertise across program design, business development, capacity building, and implementation guidance for projects in both humanitarian and development contexts.

What You'll Do

Support business development and donor engagement for water security and climate-focused projects.
Strengthen program quality by delivering training to country teams, partners, or project participants on water security and climate topics.
Provide technical guidance and support to country teams during implementation, including developing tools, SOPs, and leading key activities.
Contribute to Mercy Corps’ Evidence and Learning agenda by developing research, learning pieces, or case studies.
Collaborate on business development work at the country level, advising on climate and water security integration in proposals and strategies.
Develop or review assessments and prepositioning documents.
Train country teams on integrating climate risk and water security into program design.
Conduct climate risk, water security, or ecological assessments.
Prepare literature reviews and evidence briefs.
Support or lead the development of data collection tools and analysis methodologies.
Lead validation workshops and provide recommendations for program improvement.
Develop relevant SOPs and technical guidelines to ensure best practices.
Design and deliver tailored training or workshops at the country or regional level.

What We're Looking For

Advanced degree in water resources management, geography, hydro-climatology, environmental science, climate adaptation (or resilience), or related fields.
At least 7 years of technical experience in climate adaptation, mitigation, water resource management, or agriculture and irrigation systems, ecosystem service and related activities.
At least 5 years of experience with business development, donor proposal writing and strategic advisory.
Experience working in the MENA and/or Eastern Europe is required, including humanitarian and fragile contexts.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
Demonstrated experience in conducting trainings and workshops.
Very strong English skills.

Nice to Have

Arabic or Russian skills.

Team & Environment

You will work closely with the Regional Technical and Evidence and Learning team, Country Directors, Directors of Programs, Program Managers, and Regional and Global Business Development teams. You will report to the MENA-E Regional Technical and Evidence Director and work closely with the MENA-E Regional Water Security and Climate Advisor.

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.