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  • Posted: Dec 7, 2012
    Deadline: Dec 20, 2012
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    Since 1979, we have helped people grappling with the toughest hardships survive - and then thrive. That’s the heart of our approach: We help communities turn crisis into opportunity. Throughout our history, Mercy Corps has demonstrated innovation, timeliness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing realities.
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    Economic and Market Development (EMD) Advisor

    The Economic and Market Development (EMD) Advisor is responsible for leading and supervising the economic development components of the program, including ensuring that economic aspects of conflict are adequately assessed, designing and supervising implementation of community-led economic and natural resource projects, and supporting business-led efforts to raise awareness of the economic costs of conflict and advocates for stability-enhancing policy change. S/he provides technical leadership in the design and implementation of economic development activities using a market-led approach integrated with peacebuilding.

    KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

        MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, business, or international development.
        Formal training and/or experience in a Markets for the Poor or market–led development is preferred
        3-5 years’ experience managing development economic programs in a development setting is required.
        Experience in highly volatile security situations and a commitment to team safety.
        Commitment to the principles of participatory team management and participatory, community-oriented development.
        Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational skills.
        Fluency in written and spoken English required.
        Experience in economic development and/or enterprise development required
        Experience interacting with the private sector
        Familiarity with the Nigerian context is a plus
        Experience working in integrated economic development and peacebuiding interventions highly preferred.
        Experience working with pastoralists and on youth programs is valued
        Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and constructively with local partners.

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    Deadline for all applications: 20th December, 2012 at 16:00 (deadline may be revised without notice).
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