Temp Manager Strategy and Operations - Portland

Mercy Corps

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Temp Manager Strategy and Operations - Portland, OR

Location:

US remote or Portland, OR
Position Status:
Full Time, Exempt
Duration:
From mid February 2026 until 1st week of June 2026
Closing date:
Please submit application and cover letter by December 22

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.

The Ethics and Compliance Department (ECD) supports and monitors ethical, contractual and legal compliance across Mercy Corps various affiliates and global operations. This team interacts with and supports all functional areas of Mercy Corps, including executive and senior management, programs, social ventures, policy & advocacy, resource development, safeguarding, finance, and human resources, as well as the various functional areas that report into these departments.

Within the Ethics and Compliance team, the Intake and Investigations team is responsible for the intake and investigation of all reports of ethics violations including fraud, corruption, and Code of Conduct and Global Human Resources complaints.

The Strategy and Operations Manager will deploy specialized expertise, and provide direct project management support, counsel, and advice in support of Mercy Corps organizational priorities. They will work across the ECD to implement and maintain more streamlined project management processes to create more cohesion, organization, and clarity within and outside of the ECD as it relates to our objectives and organizational commitments.

Working closely with CECO, the Strategy and Operations Manager engages and leads strategic opportunities and cross‑organizational projects to strengthen decision‑making, communications, and progress toward achieving ECD objectives.

The Strategy and Operations Manager serves as a strategic advisor to the ECD Leadership Team and will execute a knowledge management framework, building guidance for the internal process of resources creation, roll‑out and retention. They will champion the best practices and platforms to harness technology in service of effective communication and engagement across the agency as it relates to the Ethics and Compliance department functions.

They will serve as the primary support for the Joint Ethics and Safeguarding Committee. Additionally, they will facilitate operational improvements for the ECD and to the CECO.

• Develop streamlined routines and practices for seamless operations for office of the CECO
• Maintain CECO calendar, schedule recurring meetings, including meetings with direct reports, working groups, and other individuals; ensure the CECO has access to briefings and papers in advance of the meeting
• Equip CECO for external engagements, including support for and compilation of briefing materials, PowerPoint presentations, as needed
• Proofread, edit, and format department documents
• Support internal and external CECO and department communications
• Attend meetings led by CECO and prepare meeting minutes
• Arrange travel, visas, and accommodation for the CECO as necessary

• Support realization of ECD strategy and identify key opportunities for partnership and outreach with safeguarding/HR, fraud and corruption and internal audit teams.
• Proactively develop organization‑wide ethics initiatives, including policy rollouts, key communications campaigns, mandatory trainings, webinars, and in‑person events.
• Create avenues for interdepartmental dialogue to identify emerging trends, risks, and time‑sensitive issues to be communicated agency‑wide.
• Collaborate with leadership at all levels to ensure buy‑in and partnership on ECD…