Mercy Corps Market Systems Development Team Lead Jobs in Kenya
Mercy Corps Market Systems Development Team Lead Jobs in Kenya
General Position Summary: The Market Systems Development Team Lead will be tasked with developing and managing innovative and high impact youth employment programs in rural and marginalized areas of Kenya.
S/he is responsible for the overall management and coordination of a Market Systems Development approach focusing on growth sectors such as the agricultural, micro enterprises, migratory labour and livestock aimed at increasing resilience and livelihoods for youth.
S/he will lead, coordinate and manage all activities related to the implementation of the markets systems component of the program ensuring the programs are on time, on scope and on budget.
A market systems development and resilience approach is at the core of Mercy Corps Kenya’s programming strategy and as such, the team leader will be responsible for overall program and consortium management, program performance and quality, and ensuring that the program is catalytic and in building resilience of young people of Kenya in a sustainable manner.
Knowledge and Experience
BA/S or equivalent in a relevant field; an advanced degree is preferred.
5-7 years practical field experience implementing agriculture, livelihoods or related sectors.
Direct experience in managing and implementing market systems development programming and economic recovery.
Experience managing consortiums through inception and implementation
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability.
Prior experience in developing partnership with both private and public actors as part of program
implementation in achieving projects desired goals.
Experience managing and empowering teams in Market Systems Development with demonstrated evidence of continued learning and adaptation
Demonstrated strong theoretical and applied knowledge of livelihood and market systems development programming and familiarity designing assessments, analysis and the subsequent intervention design with strong markets systems application.
Prior experience in developing partnership with both private and public actors as part of program implementation in achieving projects desired goals.
Experience facilitating workshops and multiple stakeholder meetings for both the public and private sector.
Experience working in the Arid and Semi Arid Land of Kenya is a strong plus
Strong communication , writing and report development skills.
Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with local and national governments, INGO and local NGO partners;
Strong oral and written English skills required.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps Market Systems Development Team Lead Jobs in Kenya
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