Market System Development Team Lead | Addis Ababa

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

Overview

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

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, urban/Rural labor market, business development services.
  • Managerial and supervisory experience and demonstrated partnership management skills are preferred.
  • 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 identified an innovative solution in your previous work. What steps did you take to implement it? This assesses your creativity and problem-solving skills in program management. Detail the situation, your innovative idea, and the positive outcome derived from it.
How do you ensure gender integration in program planning and implementation? This evaluates your understanding and application of gender equality principles. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss a time when you had to manage a conflicting priority in your team? How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to build partnerships with private and public actors? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges do you foresee in implementing a Market Systems Development approach, and how would you address them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with financial management in previous projects. How do you ensure compliance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach team capacity building and member development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've used data to drive decision-making in a program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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