MSD ADVISOR ( Internal only )

Develop and implement strategic market interventions for urban women and youth livelihoods.

Overview

Develop and implement strategic market interventions for urban women and youth livelihoods.

You have:

  • Master's Degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as International Development, Economics, Business, or related disciplines.
  • At least Five years of experience in market systems development or related fields, with a focus on urban livelihoods.
  • Strong understanding of the Market Systems Development (MSD).
  • Proven ability to analyze market systems and identify root causes affecting performance.
  • Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English, with strong report writing skills.
  • Capacity to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Proficient in relevant computer applications and technologies.
  • Familiarity with the Ethiopian context and its market systems is an advantage.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a previous project where you identified market gaps and developed interventions? The interviewer wants to gauge your practical experience in market systems analysis. Provide specific examples of challenges faced and how you overcame them.
How would you engage key stakeholders for a market systems development project? The interviewer is interested in your stakeholder engagement strategy. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your strategies due to unforeseen market changes. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methodologies do you use for monitoring and evaluating program impact? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you incorporated women's needs into a development intervention? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges do you anticipate in improving livelihoods for youth in urban settings? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that learning from past projects informs future interventions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What skills do you think are essential for effective market systems development? 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