Description About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact. Background The Cash Consortium of Sudan (CCS) is a collaborative platform of over 20 international and national NGOs working to strengthen multi-sectoral humanitarian programming, improve coordination, and increase collective impact across Sudan, hosted by Mercy Corps. In the current crisis context, formal coordination mechanisms are inconsistent or absent across many parts of Darfur. To address these critical gaps—particularly at the state level—the CCS is supporting the operationalization of Area-Based Coordination (ABC) mechanisms in priority states. These platforms are designed to strengthen field-level programmatic alignment, ensuring a space for INGOs, NNGOs, UN, private sector and local responders to jointly assess, plan, and coordinate across sectors and cross border operations. The ABC approach is field-driven, neutral, independent and inclusive. It is hosted operationally through CCS partner agencies at the state level and is designed to complement—rather than replace—existing structures such as the cluster system at sub-national level, the INGO Forum, and the Emergency Response Mechanism (ERM) and any other relevant groups. The model also aligns with sub-national coordination systems such as the A-ICCG, ensuring coherence and a strong feedback loop from the field to national decision-making. By strengthening multi-sectoral service mapping, facilitating referral systems, and enabling joint planning among diverse actors, the ABC model fills a critical coordination gap in Sudan’s humanitarian landscape—particularly in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas with very high needs. The ABC Coordinator role is designed to be an enabler and fully complementary to existing humanitarian coordination structures. Technical leadership and strategic guidance remain under the purview of the cluster system and relevant national frameworks, with ABCs serving as a field-level coordination interface to strengthen coherence. Purpose / Project Description The ABC Coordinator will serve as a neutral convener of multi-sectoral humanitarian coordination at the state level. This role is central to supporting collective planning, identifying and addressing service gaps, improving referral pathways, and strengthening the interoperability between emergency response and longer-term programming. Each ABC Coordinator will act as the anchor of the area-based coordination structure in their designated state and will engage with OCHA sub office for the state This includes managing a regular forum for all active humanitarian actors on the ground, coordinating closely with the SI-led ERM, and 48 Hr. ERRM team, and any other relevant groups, facilitating links with the A-ICCG relevant cluster FPs and the INGO Forum’s access and advocacy functions. The coordinator, in collaboration with OCHA, will ensure that the rapid needs assessments inform broader planning, that clusters are engaged to support cluster-specific coordination and technical harmonization, and that all humanitarian actors—regardless of consortium membership—can participate in and benefit from joint planning and alignment processes. ABC Coordinators will ensure that existing national and cluster-level tools, SOPs, and coordination protocols apply. Any local contextualization or adaptation will be done in consultation with OCHA and elevated to the ICCG where needed, in line with IASC guidance. The supporting role of the position requires strong facilitation, diplomacy, coordination, and contextual knowledge of the humanitarian landscape in Sudan. This is not an implementation or oversight role—it is a facilitative coordination role of field-based staff, embedded in an operational agency, acting on behalf of the wider collective response. Objectives of the Position Key Responsibilities 1. Programmatic Coordination & Strategic Alignment 2. Information Management & Interoperability 3. Access 4. Learning, Peer Exchange, and Capacity Strengthening SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES: Qualifications and Experience Deliverables Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibility Accountability Reports Directly To: The ABC Coordinator will report to the Emergency Strategic Support Director, with technical oversight and coordination with the Cash Consortium and coordination with relevant clusters. Works Directly With: Cash Consortium of Sudan (CCS) Secretariat; Area Managers and Program Leads; SI-led ERM focal points and 48-Hour ERRM teams; Cluster Coordination Focal Points (at state/sub-national level); OCHA sub-office staff and HAWG representatives; INGO Forum coordination team; NNGOs, INGOs, UN partners, and local responders operating in the area. Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. Success Factors The successful candidate should have the ability to apply high quality standards of engagement with humanitarian players including UN, INGOs, Local Authorities, NNGO and other relevant stakeholders especially given the fluid environment that the role is placed. This requires, patience, good humor while holding stead-fast to international standards in all activities. S/he must be able to work closely with a diverse team to adapt materials and methodologies to best meet the circumstances in targeted communities. Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions The position is based in Nyala, South Darfur or Zalingie, Central Darfur and may require travel to appreciate work being done by member organization, 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 shared housing and staff will have access to limited medical services and the living situation is of remote standards. Ongoing Learning In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development Team Efficiency and Effectiveness Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential,
Program Officer
Position: Program Officer Status: Full-time, indefinite Team: Global Programs Reports to: Director, Program Strategy Language(s): English, Arabic Location: Remote within Canada Starting Salary Range: $87,000-90,000 CAD Deadline for Applications: 29 June 2025, 11:59pm ET ABOUT THE EQUALITY FUND The Equality Fund is transforming the way that resources—and power—flow into the hands of women, girls, and gender expansive people worldwide. Designed by feminists for feminists, it is a model for sustainably resourcing feminist movements everywhere, through global grantmaking, gender-lens investing, policy advocacy, and feminist philanthropy. Launched in 2019, the Equality Fund has activated $100 million to date which flows to more than 1,000 organizations working across 100 countries. THE OPPORTUNITY Under the leadership and supervision of the Director of Program Strategy on the Global Programs team, the Program Officer will play a key role in the analysis of trends related to women’s rights and feminist movements and advancing gender equity, particularly in the Middle East and Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans, and grantmaking mechanisms that include systems, policies, and practices. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of regional and thematic trends in women, girls, and trans rights—including feminist organizing—with competencies in grantmaking design and implementation, feminist and participatory approaches, and partnership development and relationship building. The Program Officer liaises with and provides direct support to grantee partners, organizes capacity-building opportunities, and represents EF work across the ecosystem. The Program Officer also contributes to our grantmaking meeting compliance requirements, including financial and narrative reporting to donors and other relevant stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of results based management and contributes to preparing key program deliverables such as work plans, budgets, and reports. SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES Partnerships in Grantmaking Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Other horizontal organizational activities QUALIFICATIONS CORE COMPETENCIES for Adaptive Leadership REQUIREMENTS OUR ENVIRONMENT OF CARE SELECTION PROCESS JOIN US! Though we work to respond to all applicants, at times we may only be able to follow-up with those selected for an interview. CONSENT TO THE USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION CONSENTEMENT À L’UTILISATION DES INFORMATIONS PERSONNELLES I acknowledge that the personal information I provide as part of my job application to Equality Fund will be utilized solely for the following purposes: The personal information collected includes, but is not limited to: These terms and conditions are in addition to the Equality Fund Privacy Policy, which I have read and understood. For further details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, as well as your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Je reconnais que les informations personnelles que je fournis dans le cadre de ma candidature à Equality Fund seront utilisées uniquement aux fins suivantes : Les informations personnelles collectées incluent, mais ne sont pas limitées à: Ces termes et conditions s’ajoutent à la politique de confidentialité d’Equality Fund, que j’ai lue et comprise. Pour plus de détails sur la manière dont nous collectons, utilisons et protégeons vos informations personnelles, ainsi que sur vos droits en matière de protection des données, veuillez vous référer à notre politique de confidentialité. APPLY NOW
Financial Analyst
Position: Financial Analyst Positions Available: 2 Status: (1) Full-time, indefinite; (1) full-time, fixed-term, 3 years, with possibility of extension Team: Finance & Operations Reports to: Director, Grantmaking Supervises: N/A Language(s): English required, plus French, Spanish, or Arabic as second language Location: Remote within Canada Starting Salary Range: $70,000-83,000 Deadline for Applications: 6 July 2025, 9:00am ET ABOUT THE EQUALITY FUND The Equality Fund is transforming the way that resources—and power—flow into the hands of women, girls, and trans people worldwide. Designed by feminists for feminists, it is a model for sustainably resourcing feminist movements everywhere, through global grantmaking, gender-lens investing, policy advocacy, and feminist philanthropy. Launched in 2019, the Equality Fund has activated $100 million to date which flows to more than 1,000 organizations working across 100 countries. THE OPPORTUNITY The Financial Analyst provides expertise and support to the financial functions associated with the grant making program, internal control, and risk management. The Financial Analyst works collaboratively with both the finance and programs teams by supporting the grantee partner selection process, advising the grant making program team on financial and compliance matters, and in close collaboration with the Program Officers, developing and implementing tools to advance the financial capacity building of grantees. We are looking to hire two financial analysts to contribute their expertise towards resourcing women’s rights groups around the world including in crisis and humanitarian contexts. SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES Support to grantee selection process and financial grant administration Financial capacity building of grantees Financial Oversight and Donor Compliance Risk Management QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS OUR ENVIRONMENT OF CARE SELECTION PROCESS JOIN US! Though we work to respond to all applicants, at times we may only be able to follow-up with those selected for an interview. CONSENT TO THE USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION CONSENTEMENT À L’UTILISATION DES INFORMATIONS PERSONNELLES I acknowledge that the personal information I provide as part of my job application to Equality Fund will be utilized solely for the following purposes: The personal information collected includes, but is not limited to: These terms and conditions are in addition to the Equality Fund Privacy Policy, which I have read and understood. For further details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, as well as your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Je reconnais que les informations personnelles que je fournis dans le cadre de ma candidature à Equality Fund seront utilisées uniquement aux fins suivantes : Les informations personnelles collectées incluent, mais ne sont pas limitées à : Ces termes et conditions s’ajoutent à la politique de confidentialité d’Equality Fund, que j’ai lue et comprise. Pour plus de détails sur la manière dont nous collectons, utilisons et protégeons vos informations personnelles, ainsi que sur vos droits en matière de protection des données, veuillez vous référer à notre politique de confidentialité. APPLY NOW
Program Manager, First Response Fund
Position: Program Manager, First Response Fund (FRF) Status: Full-time, fixed-term, 3 years, with possibility of extension Team: Global Programs Reports to: Co-VP Global Programs Supervises: Language(s): English required, plus Spanish, Arabic, or French as second language. Location: Remote, within Canada Starting Salary Range: $87,000-90,000 CAD Deadline for Applications: 6 July 2025 11:59pm ET ABOUT THE FIRST RESPONSE FUND The First Response Fund (FRF) is a new global pooled fund, currently in its design phase, that seeks to resource humanitarian responses led by feminist civil society organizations – by leveraging women’s and feminist funds’ (W/FF) funding capacity, reach, and relationships with women’s rights and women led organizations (WROs/WLOs) across regions. Twelve feminist and women’s funds (along with Prospera, the international network of women’s funds) are working together to design the First Response Fund centering the strategies of local WLOs/WROs in ODA-eligible countries, providing resources and accompaniment via a global network of over 50 Women’s and Feminist Funds. FRF represents an innovative advance on localization because it moves core, flexible resources to local WROs/WLOs for the life-saving, humanitarian services prioritized by their communities. FRF is a new initiative that builds on the existing expertise of WROs/WLOs doing critical humanitarian response and of W/FFs resourcing these groups. We are creating an accessible channel for donors to resource the humanitarian activities of WROs. FRF is hosted by the Equality Fund, a feminist fund based in Canada, resourcing feminist movements through global grantmaking, gender-lens investing, policy advocacy, and feminist philanthropy. Launched in 2019, the Equality Fund has, in its first five years, programmed $100 million CAD in grants directly and in partnership with women’s and feminist funds to support 1,000 women’s rights and feminist organizations working across 100 countries. THE OPPORTUNITY The Program Manager is the most senior member of the FRF Secretariat, hosted at the Equality Fund. This position will coordinate and drive overall operations across FRF in the three-year pilot phase. Primary responsibilities include project management of the final stages of FRF design and the subsequent implementation of FRF’s humanitarian grantmaking strategy, which will target historically marginalized populations and geographies frequently missed in humanitarian funding and response activities. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid experience in humanitarian programming. Previous experience managing humanitarian projects, working with women’s rights and feminist organizations in humanitarian contexts and reporting to humanitarian donors is mandatory in this position. The ideal candidate is also a bridge builder, with a proven track record in complex initiatives, with an orientation to partnership development and relationship building with multiple stakeholders. We are looking for candidates that are committed to power shifting and enabling local responses, with strong accountability to the needs and priorities of communities and movements. Reporting to the Co-VP of Global Programs at the Equality Fund, the Program Manager liaises with the Advisory Group, the participatory body setting the strategic direction and grantmaking priorities for the Fund. The Advisory Group is made up of representatives from Women’s and Feminist Funds, Women’s rights and women led organizations, and humanitarian sector bodies from a diversity of backgrounds. The Program Manager works closely with the FRF Secretariat team and relevant Equality Fund staff to develop grantmaking and finance tools for humanitarian programming, coordinate due diligence with implementing partners, drive the preparation and approval of grant dockets and provide support and accompaniment to FRF grant partners during implementation. This role requires a strong understanding of humanitarian principles and standards and the ability to support capacity-building in humanitarian principles, systems and practices for feminist funds and implementing partners. SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS OUR ENVIRONMENT OF CARE SELECTION PROCESS JOIN US! Though we work to respond to all applicants, at times we may only be able to follow up with those selected for an interview. CONSENT TO THE USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION CONSENTEMENT À L’UTILISATION DES INFORMATIONS PERSONNELLES I acknowledge that the personal information I provide as part of my job application to Equality Fund will be utilized solely for the following purposes: The personal information collected includes, but is not limited to: These terms and conditions are in addition to the Equality Fund Privacy Policy, which I have read and understood. For further details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, as well as your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Je reconnais que les informations personnelles que je fournis dans le cadre de ma candidature à Equality Fund seront utilisées uniquement aux fins suivantes : Les informations personnelles collectées incluent, mais ne sont pas limitées à : Ces termes et conditions s’ajoutent à la politique de confidentialité d’Equality Fund, que j’ai lue et comprise. Pour plus de détails sur la manière dont nous collectons, utilisons et protégeons vos informations personnelles, ainsi que sur vos droits en matière de protection des données, veuillez vous référer à notre politique de confidentialité. APPLY NOW
Project Coordinator
Location: Nairobi, Kenya Start Date: Immediately Application Deadline: 26th June 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (SAF-A) is seeking a proactive and organized Project Coordinator to support for a short-term engagement of five (5) months. This role will play a key role in coordinating project implementation, managing partner engagements, supporting reporting and compliance, and contributing to ongoing fundraising initiatives This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual with a background in development. agriculture, or climate-related programming to gain hands-on experience within a pan-African team driving systems change across agricultural and rural development sectors. Key Responsibilities Qualifications & Competencies To Apply Send your CV and a brief cover email to: recruitment.crifs@saf-africa.odoo.com Sustainable Agriculture Foundation fosters an inclusive work environment, promoting gender equality. All individuals are encouraged to apply for this role. APPLY NOW
Communications Specialist
Position title: Communications Specialist Organisation Aflatoun International Location Consultancy – remote Job type Full time – (40 hours per week) Salary Based on the local salary scale Deadline 4th of July 2025 The Organisation Aflatoun International is a non-profit organization that offers social, financial & entrepreneurship education to children and young people worldwide, empowering them to make a positive change for a more equitable world. Aflatoun creates high-quality curricula for different age groups, which are contextualised to local needs and circumstances, and are implemented by over 300 partner organizations in 101 countries. Aflatoun programmes inspire children to discover their talents and put them to use, to stand up for their rights and those of their communities through active learning and problem solving. They learn how to save, how to budget, and how to set up social and financial enterprises that benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. Aflatoun has been recognized globally (Brookings, Harvard, HundrEd, Million Lives Club) for its high-impact, low-cost model, which effectively changes participants’ behaviors across the globe. By using a social franchise model, Aflatoun transfers curricular content, monitoring and evaluation tools, and training capacity to partner organisations, helping them enhance their existing expertise and create an efficient learning ecosystem. Aflatoun’s programmes follow an active-learning, participant-centered methodology, which combines social and financial education (SFE) through engaging participants, educators, government institutions, and civil society organisations. We are currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Communications Specialist to join us in our mission! Position The Communications Specialist will be responsible for promoting awareness, understanding, and support for our mission to provide child social and financial education globally. This role offers significant responsibility and opportunities in a supportive learning environment. He/She will report to the Communications Manager. Key Areas of Responsibility Content strategy and creation Digital communications management Event and campaign support Administrative support Required Skills & Qualifications Employment details The position is for a full time. We offer a dynamic and pleasant multicultural working environment, with a gross monthly salary based on the local salary scale allowance – the salary level awarded will depend on relevant work experience and educational background. Due to the nature of Aflatoun’s work with children around the world, specific attention is drawn towards Aflatoun’s Child Protection Policy and its Policy on the Protection of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). These two policies are required to be signed by new employees and form part of the employment documents related to the employment contract. The applicant commits to zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse. An additional written test may be required. Management may appoint at a lower step based on the candidate’s skills and experience against the position’s requirements Reaction Please apply online at no later than July 4th 2025. https://aflatoun.bamboohr.com/careers/233 If you have any specific questions on the position, please contact our Communications Department at communications@aflatoun.org APPLY NOW
Training, Systems & Business Analyst Specialist
About Us The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is the first and only African-led climate change re-granting organisation on the continent. Through its grant making and thought leadership, the ACF seeks to support interventions at the nexus of climate change and development that have the greatest potential to deliver long-term socio-economic transformation and inclusive development. Purpose Reporting to the Head of Grants, the Training, Systems and Business Analyst Specialist will support the effective implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of our grants management system (GivingData) and related business processes. This hybrid role combines systems administration, training, and business analysis functions to ensure that ACF’s grant making workflows are efficient, user-friendly, and aligned with strategic goals. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Systems Administration & Optimisation Business Process Analysis Project Management & Implementation Support Training & Capacity Building Reporting, Data Management & Insights Cross-Team Engagement & Change Management Minimum Requirements: Start date: Position available immediately Location: Africa-based, with a time zone no more than 1 hour ahead or behind South Africa (UTC+2) Contract duration: 12 months (renewable based on mutual agreement) Closing date: 26 June 2025 For further information about the ACF, visit www.africanclimatefoundation.org. Should you not hear back from us by 31 August 2025, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The ACF strives to be an equitable organisation with a team which reflects the diversity of Africa. In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), The ACF assures all applicants that any personal information provided during the recruitment process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your privacy and data security are of paramount importance to us. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information for recruitment-related activities only. The ACF is committed to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. APPLY NOW
Programme Manager
Background The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is the first and only African-led climate change re-granting organisation on the continent. Through a combination of grant making, fellowships, transformational research, technical assistance, coalition building and advocacy the ACF seeks to support interventions at the nexus of climate change, and development that have the greatest potential to deliver long-term socio-economic transformation and inclusive development. Purpose Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Manager will lead our Green Industrialisation Programme. This role is central to ACF’s ambition to support African countries in transitioning from extractive and carbon-intensive models of growth to low-carbon, climate-resilient, and inclusive industrial development pathways. The Programme Manager will support national and sub-national governments and regional bodies to identify and realise green industrial development priorities aligned with their broader climate and development strategies. These priorities may span multiple sectors, such as renewable energy manufacturing, agro-industrial value chains, electric mobility, circular economy initiatives, and critical minerals development, depending on the context and demand from each country. Support may target specific initiatives at the level of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), be implemented at the national scale, or involve regional cooperation, depending on the opportunity and scope for impact. A core component of this role will be the implementation of ACF’s Critical Minerals Strategy, housed within the Green Industrialisation Programme. This includes managing the establishment of the Critical Minerals Support Facility and supporting African countries to increase domestic value addition, strengthen ESG governance, and position themselves more strategically within global energy transition supply chains. This position requires strong political economy acumen, strategic thinking, and experience engaging across government, private sector, and regional institutions to drive industrial policy innovation and climate-aligned investment. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following: 1. Strategic Leadership and Programme Delivery 2. Resource Mobilisation and Donor Engagement 3. Grant-Making and Programme Management 4. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships 5. Thought Leadership and Communications 6. Team Leadership and Performance Management Requirements include but not limited to: Start date: Position available immediately Location: ACF’s operational hub is in Cape Town, South Africa. Remote working will be considered for candidates based on the African continent. Contract duration: 12 months (renewable based on mutual agreement) Closing date: 3 July 2025 For further information about the ACF, visit www.africanclimatefoundation.org Should you not hear back from us by 31 August 2025, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The ACF strives to be an equitable organisation with a team which reflects the diversity of Africa. In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), The ACF assures all applicants that any personal information provided during the recruitment process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your privacy and data security are of paramount importance to us. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information for recruitment-related activities only. The ACF is committed to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. APPLY NOW
Programmes Administrator
Background The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is the first and only African-led climate change re-granting organisation on the continent. Through a combination of grant making, fellowships, transformational research, technical assistance, coalition building and advocacy the ACF seeks to support interventions at the nexus of climate change, and development that have the greatest potential to deliver long-term socio-economic transformation and inclusive development. Purpose Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programmes Administrator will provide executive support to the Head of Programmes and assist the broader Programmes Team with administrative and coordination tasks. We’re seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Administrator as this role is essential for ensuring efficient operations across programme activities, supporting internal and external engagement, and strengthening the team’s capacity to deliver on strategic objectives. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following: 1. Executive Support to the Head of Programmes 2. Programme Team Coordination & Diary Management 3. Meeting Administration 4. General Administrative Support Requirements include but not limited to: Start date: Position available immediately Location: ACF’s operational hub is in Cape Town, South Africa. Remote working will be considered for candidates based on the African continent. Contract duration: 12 months (renewable based on mutual agreement) Closing date: 29 June 2025 For further information about the ACF, visit www.africanclimatefoundation.org Should you not hear back from us by 31 August 2025, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The ACF strives to be an equitable organisation with a team which reflects the diversity of Africa. In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), The ACF assures all applicants that any personal information provided during the recruitment process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your privacy and data security are of paramount importance to us. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information for recruitment-related activities only. The ACF is committed to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. APPLY NOW
Research Coordinator
TERMS OF REFERENCE Research Coordinator Organization NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response) (Hosted by Adeso – African Development Solutions) Position Research Coordinator Reporting To Solutions Director Working With NEAR Secretariat; NEAR members; partners, donors, and fund managers Duty Station Global (remote) Duration 4 Months (15-20 days per month) Starting Date As soon as possible ABOUT NEAR NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response) is a movement of local organisations with a bold ambition – to reshape the top-down humanitarian and development system to one that is locally driven and owned, and is built around equitable, dignified and accountable partnerships. NEAR is a membership-based organisation with members coming from four regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. ABOUT ADESO NEAR is currently hosted by Adeso, an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organisation. Adeso and NEAR both aspire to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: Influencing policy change and enacting systemic change through innovative solutions led by local and national actors. POSITION PURPOSE Under the overall leadership of the Solutions Director, and closely coordinating with the Influencing Director, the Research Coordinator will lead and coordinate research about locally led financing mechanisms to produce a report with: The research will strengthen and complement existing knowledge about funding instruments with locally led components including certain pooled funding modalities. Research insights and recommendations will contribute to NEAR’s innovative financing strategy, including member led regional funds. The research will also inform NEAR’s influencing efforts by providing evidence and analysis relevant to donors, fund managers, and other decision-makers shaping the future of locally led financing. SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Scope & Plan: Data collection, analysis and validation: Report writing: Collaborate with NEAR teams to ensure the report reflects diverse perspectives and expertise. Finalisation, design, publication: Research launch and uptake: EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATION PROCESS All applications should be sent to jobs@near.ngo by 4 July 2025 with “Research Coordinator” on the subject line. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. Each application package should include the following: All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer. APPLY NOW