KEY EXPERT 3: VALUE CHAIN AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
Mercy CorpsAddis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Posted December 16, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Job Description
Contingent upon funding! The KEY EXPERT 3: VALUE CHAIN AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT will work closely with stakeholders to strengthen value chains, foster the inclusion of vulnerable populations into financial systems, and design innovative financing mechanisms to create sustainable economic opportunities. The expert will support refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities in building resilience and contributing to local economic development.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in economics, or business studies, or a relevant, directly related discipline
- 10 years of professional experience
- 5 years of professional experience in support to value chains development in Sub Saharan Africa
- 3 years of experience relating to inclusion of vulnerable population into financial services
- 3 years of experience relating to value chains analysis
- 3 years of experience relating to design or implementation of innovative financing mechanisms
- 1 year experience relating to creating/strengthening platforms/services for information exchange between communities and business services cross-border
Benefits
- Good medical services
- Individual housing of a high standard
- 5% of time dedicated to learning activities
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion commitment
- Equal Employment Opportunity