Mercy Corps Jobs in Ethiopia

Mercy Corps Deputy Team Leader Jobs in Ethiopia

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps plans to engage in a DFID-funded, 3.5-year program, Strengthening Host and Refugee Population Economies (SHARPE), whose main objective is to “increase sustainably the net economic returns to refugees and hosts communities through both increased gains and decreased losses. The program will use an M4P approach, focusing on six market systems in three focal regions (Gambella and Somali Region, Jigjiga and Dollo Ado) to improve the livelihoods of 200,000 beneficiaries. The program begins with a 6-month Inception Phase during which diagnostic reports will be developed, a management results framework developed and interventions piloted. Activities should focus on market systems development and be facilitative, adaptive and innovative to reach the beneficiaries in an equitable manner that promotes cooperation between refugees and host communities. General Position

Essential Job Responsibilities

Ensure consistent quality and effectiveness of all Economic and Market Development activities

Lead thinking and practice in innovative approaches to Private sector partnership models, and ensure that experience is well-documented and contributing to thinking of all consortium members.

Work closely with the Team Lead, M4P experts and the M&E lead to identify, pilot, scale up or shut down M4P interventions

Plan for and ensure successful implementation of a sustainable macro exit from the project;

Ensure project activities are implemented and outputs achieved

as planned and within the agreed budget and time, striving for Value for Money

Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps' regulations,

Maintain systems to ensure, within the program, effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with program, donor and Mercy Corps' needs.

Knowledge and Experience

MA/Sc or equivalent in finance, development studies, economics or related field;

5-7 years' mid to senior-level field leadership experience;

Deep understanding and mastery of Markets4Poor approach and Economic & Markets

Development facilitation including coaching, relationship building, communicating, entrepreneurialism/business understanding and innovating.

Demonstrated success in M4P programs related to market systems strengthening, financial inclusion, private sector development, marketing and value chain programming;

Familiar with all aspects of the relevant market systems including key actors, micro-financial institutions (MFIs), banks, Insurances, information service providers, inputs suppliers, producers, traders, intermediary and terminal markets governance frameworks (formal and informal); and all support markets and functions

Proven ability for project and financial management;

Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization skills;

Experience with DfID protocols preferred
Demonstrated ability to function as a social entrepreneur and proven success with building, managing and leading a team of professionals and the ability to function as a team player among peers;

How to apply
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