Technical Areas Analyst

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA); Waterloo; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization focused on economic development is seeking a Technical Areas Analyst to support efforts aimed at alleviating poverty through business solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning, provide administrative and analytical support, and ensure smooth operationalization of projects. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. This position offers flexibility as remote work is available.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in project management, research or consulting role, preferably in international development.
• Technical expertise in Inclusive Market Systems, Innovative Finance, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, or Environment and Climate Change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of MEDA’s Program Plus approach in program design and implementation.
• Assist in monitoring, tracking, and reporting results aligned with MEDA’s strategy.
• Provide administrative support to the Strategy and Impact team.

Skills

Project management

Research

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, international development or similar

Job description

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Technical Areas Analyst tojoin our dedicated and talented team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website atwww.meda.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Areas Analyst will advance the achievement of MEDA’s strategic goals and priorities through strategic planning and alignment, knowledge development and dissemination and technical expertise in one of MEDA’s technical areas. They will provide administrative support to the SR Director, Technical Areas of Expertise and the SR Vice President of Strategy and Impact.

Current Project Responsibilities will include:

• Firstly, support scale up the integration of MEDA’s Program Plus approach in program design (led by PBA) and in program implementation (led by Programs) through rapid research, analysis and technical support

• Advance the achievement of MEDA’s strategic goal and priorities through the development of frameworks, knowledge products, business development assets, events and research

• Provide administrative and research and analysis support to the Sr Director, Technical Areas of Expertise and the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Impact

Job Status: Full-time

Start Date: September 2, 2025

Location(s): Canada, (Remote)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Supporting the Operationalization of MEDA’s Program Plus approach

• Support coordination efforts with the S&I team, regional technical leads, business development unit, key strategic partners and other relevant stakeholders to enhance the Integration and operationalization of a Program Plus within MEDA’s program design and delivery
• Align MEDA’s and partners’ technical tools with Program Plus model and with international best practice to ensure impact, and promote learning
• Provide administrative, research and analytical support to the Senior Director, Technical Areas to support program design and implementation and the development of knowledge products
• Collaborate with the Partnerships and Business Accelerator (PBA) team to oversee the development and refinement of technical resources and assets that demonstrate MEDA’s capabilities in conceptual frameworks and proposals.
• Spearhead collaborative initiatives with MEDA’s Communication team to craft impactful content that effectively showcases and amplifies MEDA’s work for internal and external audiences.
  
  

Strategic Planning and Alignment

• Actively contribute to internal initiatives aimed at operationalizing MEDA’s strategy including monitoring, tracking and reporting results.
• Strategically leverage internal tools to streamline processes, improve data collection and reporting, and facilitate coordination between the Strategy & Impact team and other MEDA divisions
• Support annual planning, quarterly reporting and updates to the organization’s strategic scorecards to track and communicate progress against strategic goals
• Develop and oversee the key events calendar ensuring MEDA is attending critical conferences and participating in panels relevant to MEDA’s expertise in agri-food market systems. Develop session proposals and manage content development in collaboration with programs, communications and other teams as appropriate.

Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Strategy and Impact team, managing critical responsibilities such as, coordination, meeting support, minute-taking, travel arrangements, contributing to the Department’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Regularly update the Technical Areas SharePoint and other Strategy & Impact sites and dashboards to ensure that staff can easily access and analyse data
• Manage MEDA’s memberships, ensuring MEDA is collaborating with critical industry members and strategically participating in membership opportunities.
  

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in economics, international development or similar

Experience: 4-6 years in project management, research or consulting role, preferably in an organization with a focus on international development

Technical Expertise: Demonstrated technical expertise in one of MEDA’s technical areas namely Inclusive Market Systems, Innovative Finance, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion or Environment and Climate Change

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals
• Willingness to travel occasionally to MEDA regional hubs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization skills with excellent attention to detail while working in a fast-paced business environment.
• Good judgement and the ability to work independently.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2025 @ 4:00 pm EST.

MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders, backgrounds, religions, cultures, nationalities and abilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.