Market System Development (MSD) Team Lead/Re-advert

Lead team to develop market systems for economic opportunities.

Overview

Lead team to develop market systems for economic opportunities.

You have:

  • BA degree in Business, Business Administration, Economics, finance and development, agricultural economics, Business Management or related social science fields.
  • At least 5 years of work experience, preferably in MSD programs, especially output and input services, urban/Rural labor market, business development services, technical skills training, agricultural/non-agricultural value chains, inclusive financial services, product & strategy development.
  • Managerial and supervisory experience and demonstrated partnership management skills are preferred.
  • Previous work experience in the private sector, including financial sector, and international development organization is an advantage.
  • Understanding of Markets Systems Development Approach (MSD) approach is needed.
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Mercy Corps project sites and field locations, including traveling to insecure environments, is required.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with Market Systems Development and how it applies to this role? This question assesses your understanding of MSD and its applicability to the role. Provide specific examples of past MSD projects and their impacts.
How do you ensure gender integration in program planning? Interviewers want to know your approach to incorporating gender considerations. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to manage conflicting priorities. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to engage stakeholders effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an example of a successful partnership you managed? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you measure program success and progress? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in implementing a development program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach capacity building within your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 6 hours ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national