Call for Experts – Mercy Corps Nepal Roster

Call for Experts – Mercy Corps Nepal Roster

Mercy Corps Nepal – Call for Experts

Deadline to Apply: 17 September 2025

Location: Mercy Corps Nepal working areas (with potential for other remote engagement based on need)

Type: Short-Term Consultancy / Technical Assistance / Advisory Support

Mercy Corps is an international, non-governmental humanitarian relief and development agency that exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people to build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps was established in 1979 and has headquarters in the USA and UK. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has worked in over 100 countries. Mercy Corps currently works in 41 countries around the world improving the lives of 19 million people. The agency focuses on countries in transition, where countries are in the midst of – or recovering from – conflict, economic collapse, or disaster; Mercy Corps sees these crisis situations as moments of opportunity to go beyond traditional boundaries of relief and catalyze lasting change. Globally, Mercy Corps implements programs in a range of sectors, including: agriculture & food security; market development; emergency response; disaster risk reduction; climate change; health; conflict management; youth engagement; and, community mobilization/ governance.

Mercy Corps Nepal is establishing a Roster of Experts to expand our pool of technical consultants and specialists who can be engaged on an on-call basis to provide high-quality, timely support across a range of thematic and cross-cutting areas.

This roster aims to strengthen our capacity to respond to programmatic needs, donor opportunities, and strategic initiatives in a flexible and efficient manner.

Who Should Apply

We invite applications from independent consultants, technical specialists, and subject matter experts with proven experience in one or more of the thematic areas listed below.

Successful applicants will be included in Mercy Corps Nepal’s expert roster for up to two years, with opportunities for short-term assignments, technical support roles, research engagements, and proposal development work.

Thematic Areas of Expertise

1. Climate Resilience and Environment

• Climate-smart agriculture
• Natural resource management
• Ecosystem-based adaptation
• Disaster risk reduction and Early warning systems
• Circular economy and Green jobs

2. Food Security, Nutrition, and Livelihoods

• Market systems development
• Livelihoods diversification and value chains
• Nutrition-sensitive programming
• Agriculture innovation and technology
• Dairy System 

3. Youth, Gender, and Inclusion

• Youth empowerment and skills development
• Digital inclusion
• Gender transformative approaches
• Protection and safeguarding

4. Governance, Localization, and Civil Society Strengthening

• Social accountability and civic engagement
• Local governance systems
• Localization strategies and partnership development
• Conflict sensitivity and social cohesion

5. Digital Development and Innovation

• ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development)
• Digital literacy and inclusion (especially for youth and women)
• Digital agriculture / ag-tech solutions
• Blockchain, mobile money, and fintech applications in development

6. Economic Development and Market Access

• Entrepreneurship and MSME development
• Financial inclusion and digital finance
• Green enterprise and circular economy models
• Value chain analysis and private sector engagement
• Business incubation and social enterprise

7. Social Protection and Safety Nets

• Design and evaluation of social protection schemes
• Shock-responsive safety nets
• Cash-based programming (CBP) and digital transfers
• Graduation approaches

8. Education and Skills Development

• Foundational literacy and numeracy
• TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
• Life skills and soft skills training
• Alternative learning pathways and community-based education
• Inclusive education (especially for children with disabilities)

9. Legal advisory  

• Organizational registration and governance
• Employment and Labour Laws
• Taxation and financial compliance
• Partnerships and contracts
• Immigration and expatriate services
• Dispute resolution & litigation
• Intellectual property and data protection

10. Media and Communication

• Strategic Communication
• Media Relations
• Advocacy & Campaigns
• Digital Communication
• Content Development
• Branding & Visibility
• Event Management

How to Apply

Interested experts should submit the following:

• Updated CV (maximum 4 pages)
• Cover letter indicating area(s) of expertise and motivation
• Daily consultancy rate (in NPR or USD)
• List of 2–3 references or recent assignments (if available)

Please email your application to np-hr@mercycorps.org with the subject line: "Application for Roster of Experts – [Your Area of Expertise]"

Shortlisted experts will be contacted for a brief discussion and onboarding into the roster.

For any questions, please contact: np-hr@mercycorps.org