Leave Cover-Temporary Senior Researcher- Western Hemisphere, MC locations
Role Summary
Join Mercy Corps as a Temporary Senior Researcher covering maternity leave from October 2026 to April 2027, supporting innovative programs across the Western Hemisphere.
About the Organisation
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 30 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
Key Responsibilities
● Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
● Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
● Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
- Contribute to Evidence Use Team strategy and work planning through participation in recurring team meetings (approximately monthly).
- Collaborate proactively with colleagues across the organization in support of a culture of curiosity and learning.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
The position is based in a flexible office or home-based location within the Western Hemisphere and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. Housing for this role is in individual housing and staff will have access to good medical services and the living situation is of a high standard.
Application Information
[Risk Level:](https://library.mercycorps.org/record/47705?ln=en) ☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2 X Level 1
(Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.
Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility details are not specified. The job is a temporary position with responsibilities in research management.
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