2026:Mercy Corps Global GESI Consultant Roster|Remote Consultancy Opportunity for Experienced Professionals
Mercy Corps is building a Global Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant Roster, offering experienced professionals the opportunity to be considered for future remote consultancy assignments supporting humanitarian and development programmes around the world.
The consultancy roster is designed to create a pool of qualified GESI specialists who can support Mercy Corps teams with programme design, research, capacity building, gender analysis and social inclusion. The opportunity is remote and not based in any one country, making it potentially attractive to qualified professionals worldwide.
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organisation working in more than 40 countries to help communities overcome adversity and build stronger, more resilient futures.
Through its programmes, Mercy Corps works across humanitarian response, economic opportunities, food security, climate and environmental issues, governance and other development priorities.
The organisation’s global strategy places strong emphasis on safety, diversity and inclusion. Its Gender Equality and Social Inclusion minimum standards are intended to ensure that the different needs of programme participants are considered throughout programme design and implementation.
About the Global GESI Consultant Roster
The Global GESI Consultant Roster is intended for experienced consultants who can provide specialist technical support to Mercy Corps teams.
Consultants may work remotely with country and regional teams and could be required to travel depending on the specific assignment.
Importantly, joining the roster does not guarantee selection, engagement or a contractual relationship with Mercy Corps. Instead, successful roster candidates may be considered when suitable consultancy assignments become available.
The consultancy assignments will respond to the needs of both humanitarian and development programmes across Mercy Corps’ countries of operation.
Key Responsibilities
Consultants selected for assignments may be expected to perform a range of GESI-related activities.
These can include conducting rapid GESI analyses using primary or secondary data and contributing GESI-focused sections to programme proposals. Consultants may also provide recommendations to help programmes meet donor requirements and develop gender-responsive or gender-transformative logical frameworks.
Another important area is GESI assessment and research. Consultants may conduct literature reviews, develop data collection tools, train enumerators, analyse information and prepare GESI assessment reports.
The role can also involve leading workshops with country teams to interpret findings and develop practical recommendations and action plans.
Capacity building is another major component. Consultants may design GESI training materials, deliver training at country or regional level and prepare reports documenting the training activities.
Depending on the assignment, consultants may also develop country- or programme-level gender strategies, women’s economic empowerment strategies and other GESI action plans.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is primarily aimed at experienced GESI professionals rather than entry-level applicants.
A Master’s degree in international development, gender studies or a related field is preferred.
Candidates should have at least five years of experience working on programmes focused on gender equality and social inclusion. They should also demonstrate a proven record of conducting GESI analyses or assessments for donor-funded programmes.
Experience in capacity strengthening and helping programme teams integrate GESI throughout the programme cycle is also important.
Applicants should have strong knowledge of at least one regional context where Mercy Corps operates, including Africa, the Middle East, Asia or the Americas.
Experience in humanitarian response, economic opportunities, women’s economic empowerment, food security, environmental programming or climate change can be particularly relevant.
Familiarity with donor requirements and GESI guidelines from organisations such as FCDO, AFD, the World Bank and the Green Climate Fund is also an advantage.
Language Requirements
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are expected.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Working proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian is preferred and may be valuable for assignments involving specific geographic regions.
Consultants must also be comfortable working independently, meeting tight deadlines and collaborating remotely with international teams.
Remote Working Arrangement
One of the most attractive features of this opportunity is its global remote arrangement.
The position is not tied to a particular country, and consultants can work remotely with Mercy Corps teams. However, certain assignments may require travel, potentially on short notice, depending on project requirements.
The flexibility of the roster makes it relevant to experienced consultants who want to work on international humanitarian and development projects while maintaining a remote working arrangement.
How to Apply
Interested professionals should review the full vacancy information and submit their application through the official Mercy Corps recruitment platform.
👉 Apply for the Global GESI Consultant Roster
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates their GESI experience, regional expertise, programme experience, research and assessment skills, and relevant donor-funded work.
Final Thoughts
The Mercy Corps Global GESI Consultant Roster presents an opportunity for experienced gender equality and social inclusion specialists to potentially contribute to international humanitarian and development programmes.
Because the roster is designed for future consultancy assignments, professionals with strong GESI expertise should consider applying even if there is no immediate deployment specified.
If you have 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong track record in GESI analysis, strategy development, capacity building or gender-responsive programming, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.
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