Market Development Specialist  (short-term contract)

Support development of market-focused interventions for inclusive growth and resilience.

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Overview

Support development of market-focused interventions for inclusive growth and resilience.

You have:

  • University degree in economics, business, public administration, marketing, communications, or related fields.
  • Minimum 1–3 years of professional experience in private sector development, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications, or relevant sector roles.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-moving environments with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Good analytical and writing capacities.
  • Proven ability to build trust and maintain strong working relationships across government, private sector, and civil society circles.
  • Proficiency in Ukrainian and working knowledge of English required.

Potential interview questions

How have you engaged with diverse stakeholders in your previous roles? To gauge your experience in building relationships. Provide examples of partnerships you've developed.
Describe a time when you had to analyze market data to inform a project decision. To understand your analytical skills and approach. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to address challenges in project coordination? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful partnership initiative you've led? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take to ensure inclusion in economic development programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach based on stakeholder feedback. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 5 months ago - Updated 4 months ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national