Great Vision, Poor Leadership - Program Manager Mercy Corps Employee Review

3.0
Feb 21, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

This is an organization that truly wants to make an impact in the development world, and they have done well by putting their money where their mouth is. The expansion approach is great, and you are able to be innovative here with so much opportunity for growth.

Cons

Delegating too much powers to Country Directors means some are like mini-gods in their own right. When you have a Country Director who goes into a country and turnover is at almost 100%, HQ most times turn a blind eye to issues like this, and sometimes simply send the CD to a different country.

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5.0
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Pros

Flexible environment surrounded by good people

Cons

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4.0
May 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It’s a very tough time to be in ID but MC continues to stay afloat and is trying to pivot in this new landscape. I maintain the staff that’s still here is some of the best of the best, everyone really cares and continues to challenge me and push our programs to do better.

Cons

Outlook is uncertain given donor environment. No real opportunities for professional growth. Ongoing RIFs and loss of talented staff.

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