Senior Technical Advisor, Energy Access- UK, NL, or Jordan

Location:

UK, NL, or Jordan (flexible working from home)
Status:  Full‑time
Starting salary range:  NL: €63,040; UK: £53,360;
Jordan benchmarked on local market. Hiring range commensurate with professional experience.
Closing date:  Please submit application by June 30th.
Essentials Responsibilities   PROGRAM DESIGN AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
Write and review grant proposals and concept notes for donors including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Support and lead development of energy proposals for the Green Climate Fund and other climate finance donors.
Integrate energy approaches into proposals focused on food and economic security and humanitarian needs.
Research, analyze, and assess data to determine program needs, priorities, and Mercy Corps’ advantages for funding, and maintain knowledge of development strategies by governmental, academic, and non‑profit groups.
Collaborate with program, country, regional, and TEQ teams on prepositioning and strategy development, and design multi‑sectoral programs that meet the outcomes and commitments in Mercy Corps’ 10‑year strategy.
Lead writing of complex, competitive proposals following Mercy Corps’ best practices in proposal development, team management, and the appropriate sectoral area.
PROGRAM QUALITY
Play a lead role in stewarding Mercy Corps’ energy program models by developing and maintaining guidance and resources that promote quality design, implementation, and learning.
Provide technical support to Mercy Corps’ teams globally, including those in complex crisis environments; support effective interventions through integrated approaches, systems thinking, and promoting evidence‑based lessons.
Support and coordinate with ongoing flagship energy programs such as Enter Energy and the Energy for Impact (E4I) portfolio.
Maintain standards of program delivery through application of agency approaches and compliance with relevant regulations and requirements.
Increase program capacity within Mercy Corps by developing and circulating tools such as training and workshops, manuals, case studies, webinars, and monitoring and evaluation tools; collaborate with leadership to set and execute strategies addressing agency‑wide program quality needs.
LEARNING AND IMPACT
Support the development and implementation of learning activities across the portfolio to strengthen the evidence base on Mercy Corps’ energy program models, and apply learning to adapt best practice.
Provide in‑country and remote training for Mercy Corps staff, partners, and programs with assistance on assessment, implementation, research, and evaluation.
Build a strong community of practice across Mercy Corps in your technical area to strengthen program quality and build a community of technical experts.
INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION
Represent Mercy Corps at academic events, conferences, media forums, and other events; contribute to thought leadership in area of expertise.
Identify and nurture strategic partnerships with other organizations and institutions.
Present concepts and ideas to donors, partners, and peer organizations that influence them to drive innovation and positive change.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively learn about safeguarding and integrate it into work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to area of work.
Practice the values of Mercy Corps, including respecting the dignity and well‑being of participants and team members.
Encourage openness and communication in team; encourage members to submit reports if they have concerns using reporting mechanisms such as Integrity Hotline.
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
Demonstrate exceptional leadership by consistently delivering expectations and maintaining composure, even in challenging situations.
Embrace a growth mindset, actively seek diverse perspectives, and welcome feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain the highest ethical standards, treating all individuals with respect and dignity.
Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects, ensuring conduct reflects positively on Mercy Corps.
Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Proven track record of program management, transferring technical theories to real‑world complexities.
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