MARKET SYSTEMS FOR EMPLOYMENT TEAM LEAD - HIGHLANDS RESILIENCE ACTIVITY: ADDIS ABABA

Youth Impact Labs East Africa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Market Systems for Employment Team Lead to drive impactful strategies for enhancing productivity and employment opportunities. This role involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing technical teams, and ensuring adherence to gender and safeguarding policies. With a strong emphasis on market development, the position requires a leader with proven experience in managing teams and partnerships. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and ethical standards, and make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about creating sustainable employment solutions, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in market development or employment programming.
• Proven ability to assess markets and work with private sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ensure high-quality program design.
• Lead partnerships with private sector to expand employment opportunities.
• Manage technical teams and supervise staff.

Skills

Leadership in Program Design

Market Development

Team Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture

Master’s Degree

Job description

MARKET SYSTEMS FOR EMPLOYMENT TEAM LEAD - HIGHLANDS RESILIENCE ACTIVITY: ADDIS ABABA

Join to apply for the Market Systems for Employment Team Lead - Highlands Resilience Activity: Addis Ababa role at Youth Impact Labs East Africa.

Position Overview

The Market Systems for Employment Team Lead will provide technical leadership in off-farm non-agricultural sectors and employment interventions. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing strategies to increase productivity and employment opportunities for PSNP households, supervising staff, and collaborating with partners.

Responsibilities

1. Provide technical leadership and ensure high-quality program design and implementation.
2. Lead partnerships with private sector and civil society to expand employment opportunities.
3. Support capacity building and ensure adherence to gender and safeguarding policies.
4. Manage technical teams and supervise staff.
5. Collaborate with government and stakeholders to improve market systems.
6. Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts.
7. Represent Mercy Corps at relevant forums and coordinate with partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years experience in market development or employment programming.
• Proven ability to assess markets and work with private sector partners.
• Experience in managing teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; local language skills preferred.

Additional Information

This position is based in Addis Ababa with up to 40% travel. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to safeguarding and ethical standards. Applications must be submitted by September 27, 2024.