Programme Officer (MENA)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience, preferably in humanitarian or development projects.
- Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fluent in written and spoken English (Arabic proficiency is an advantage).
- Willingness to travel on short notice, including internationally.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and cross-cultural sensitivity.
Responsibilities:
1. Programme Initiation
- Conduct desk research to analyse humanitarian needs, security situations, and emergencies in the MENA region.
- Monitor MERCY Malaysia’s involvement in MENA projects and contribute to strategic decisions.
2. Planning
- Develop proposals, plans, and reports for relief and development programmes.
- Secure donations to ensure sufficient resources for programme implementation.
- Collaborate with partners and internal teams to align strategies with MERCY Malaysia’s objectives.
- Support project budgeting and resource allocation to maximize impact.
3. General Duties
- Participate in meetings, training, and seminars as required.
- Support recruitment, orientation, and training of field staff.
- Ensure accountability and high standards in all activities.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned.