Financial Inclusion Officer| Jigjiga

Support high-quality financial inclusion programming through capacity building and market assessments.

Mercy Corps Ethiopia

Programme & Policy Finance & Economy

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Support high-quality financial inclusion programming through capacity building and market assessments.

You have:

A degree in Business, Economics, Development Studies, Program Management, or related Social Science fields.
At least 4 – 6 years of work experience in program management and coordination, preferably in financial inclusion and digital financial services.
Strong experience in VSLA operation and management, particularly in Oromia region, including group formation, training, record-keeping, and linkage to formal financial services.
Understanding of Market Systems Development (MSD) approach is essential.
Fluency in English & Amharic is required. Knowledge of respective local language: Afar, Afan Oromo, Somali, or Tigrigna is an advantage.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Mercy Corps project sites and field locations, including traveling to insecure environments, is required (40%–60% travel).

Describe your experience in conducting market assessments related to financial services.	The interviewer seeks to understand your practical experience in assessing financial markets.	Provide specific examples of assessments you have conducted and their outcomes.
How have you ensured gender integration in previous financial inclusion projects?	This question assesses your commitment to gender inclusion in your work.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss your experience with Village Savings and Loan Associations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you propose for enhancing consumer protection in financial services?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your approach to building relationships with financial institutions and stakeholders.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of financial inclusion programs?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with digital financial services and their implementation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you balance the needs of different stakeholders in financial inclusion projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.