Financial Inclusion Advisor

Support implementation of financial inclusion through capacity-building and market assessments.

Mercy Corps Ethiopia

Programme & Policy Finance & Economy

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Support implementation of financial inclusion through capacity-building and market assessments.

You have:

A degree in Business, Economics, Development Studies, Program Management, or related Social Science fields.
At least 5 years work experience in program management and coordination, preferably in financial inclusion, digital financial services (DFS), product & strategy development; Islamic finance, financial literacy programs, and community awareness campaigns.
Fluency in English and Amharic is required.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Mercy Corps project sites and field locations, including traveling to insecure environments, is required.
Familiarity with Village Saving and Loan Association (VSLA) methodology and practices is advantageous.
Understanding of Markets Systems Development (MSD) approach.
Previous work experience in the financial sector and international development organization is an advantage.

Describe a time when you had to design a financial inclusion program. What was your approach?	This question evaluates your practical experience in program design.	Discuss your methodology, the stakeholders involved, and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure stakeholder engagement in a project?	This question assesses your teamwork and communication skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you integrated gender considerations into a program?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use for conducting market assessments?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you monitor and evaluate the impact of financial services projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation you faced in program management and how you overcame it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs)?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you maintain knowledge sharing among team members?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.