Financial Inclusion Advisor | Addis Ababa

Support high-quality financial inclusion programming and capacity-building initiatives.

Mercy Corps Ethiopia

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Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

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Support high-quality financial inclusion programming and capacity-building initiatives.

You have:

A degree in Business, Economics, Development Studies, Program Management, or related Social Science fields. Master's degree is an advantage.
At least 5 – 7 years of work experience in program management and coordination, preferably in financial inclusion and digital financial services (DFS).
Strong experience in VSLA operation and management, particularly in Oromia region, including group formation, training, record-keeping, and linkage to formal financial services.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites and field locations, including traveling to insecure environments (40%-60% travel).
Fluency in English & Amharic is required. Knowledge of Afan Oromo, Somali, or Tigrigna is an advantage.
Understanding of Market Systems Development (MSD) approach is essential.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time you successfully built relationships with key market actors. How did you ensure effective collaboration?	To understand the candidate's skills in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.	Highlight specific examples of successful partnerships and describe the strategies employed.
How do you integrate gender-responsive approaches in financial services programs?	To assess the candidate's understanding and application of gender integration in their work.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Share an experience where you addressed challenges in program management. What steps did you take?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to ensure consumer protection in financial services?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss your experience with Village Savings and Loan Associations? How did you approach their formation and management?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you monitor and evaluate the success of your financial inclusion programs?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with integrating climate-responsive financial products? Provide an example.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to lead a diverse team. What leadership strategies did you employ?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.