Consultant – Copywriter – UK (Remote) At Mercy Corps

Background:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Purpose / Project Description:

To produce the narrative section for Mercy Corps Europe and Mercy Corps Netherland’s annual reports for FY21. This will include editing existing copy and producing case studies to highlight Mercy Corps’ achievements over the past 12 months.

Consultant Activities:

The Consultant will:

• Edit and write copy for the annual report to show examples of Mercy Corps work in FY21
• Produce case studies for the annual report

Timeframe / Schedule:

• For completion by Friday 6 August

The Consultant will report to:

Amarinder Cooner, Media and Communications Officer, London

The Consultant will work closely with:

Media and communications team

Programme desk officers

Required Experience & Skills:

• **Previous experience copywriting reports for NGOs and international organisations

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

iAchieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our stakeholders and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.