Market System Development Team Lead

Lead the management and implementation of the LIWAY program's priority sectors in Ethiopia.

Overview

Lead the management and implementation of the LIWAY program's priority sectors in Ethiopia.

You have:

  • MSC/MBA/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 enterprise development Skill market, 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 are 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

Describe a time when you had to lead a diverse team in challenging circumstances. What strategies did you employ? The interviewer wants to assess your leadership abilities and how you adapt to difficult situations. Highlight specific leadership strategies and team dynamics you've managed.
What experience do you have in managing partnerships with private and public actors? The interviewer seeks to understand your partnership management skills in a program context. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share a specific instance when you integrated gender considerations into a program? What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach strategic planning for complex programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to monitor and evaluate program performance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you handle conflicting priorities within your team. Can you provide an example? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Share your experience in capacity building within program teams and stakeholders. What approaches do you find effective? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in implementing Market Systems Development programs, and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 21 days ago - Updated 9 hours ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national