REGIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR/TECHNICAL LEAD
Lead ER-CAP Project implementation and coordination in Afar region.
Overview
Lead ER-CAP Project implementation and coordination in Afar region.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, development studies, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in economic development such as minimum economic recovery and standards, market analysis value chain development.
- Experience in providing technical support for MSD projects with accountability for project performance and design.
- At least five years of experience designing, implementing and managing similar MSD and livelihood initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English are required.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Mercy Corps project sites and field locations, including insecure environments.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt project strategies due to changes in the security and political context. | This question assesses your ability to respond to evolving challenges in a conflict-sensitive environment. | Discuss specific examples and how you managed to keep the project on track. |
| How have you engaged with vulnerable and marginalized groups in past projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your experience with inclusivity in project activities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What innovative market-based interventions have you developed in previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would approach building relationships with key stakeholders in the region. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe your experience with monitoring and evaluation in project management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss how you have previously managed project budgets. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure conflict sensitivity in programming? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you supervised a diverse team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national