Organization: Mercy Corps Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full‑time (On‑site)
Application Deadline: May 21, 2026
Number of Positions: 1
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization working in more than 40 countries to help people overcome adversity and build stronger communities. Since 2004, Mercy Corps Ethiopia has partnered with government, private sector, and civil society to enhance resilience in climate‑ and conflict‑affected communities. Current programs focus on market systems development, livelihoods, food security, and access to clean water across Afar, Oromia, Somali, Amhara, and Tigray regions.
Program Summary
Mercy Corps is implementing a three‑year program to scale Sharia‑compliant and digital financial services across Ethiopia. Building on Phase 1, which reached over 350,000 users, Phase 2 focuses on institutionalization and system‑wide scale‑up to increase incomes and resilience for rural households, particularly women and youth.
Position: Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Lead program strategy and implementation for Phase 2.
- Provide strategic direction for scaling Sharia‑compliant and digital financial services.
- Build partnerships with financial institutions, fintechs, regulators, and market actors.
- Oversee program planning, budgeting, monitoring, and risk management.
- Ensure gender integration, with at least 50% of participants being women.
- Supervise Financial Inclusion Advisor and MEL Advisor.
- Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps policies, donor requirements, and audit recommendations.
- Promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and climate‑responsive financial products.
Qualifications
- BA in Business, Economics, Finance, Development, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in inclusive financial services, Islamic finance, or digital finance.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi‑regional programs in fragile contexts.
- Strong leadership, partnership management, and supervisory skills.
- Familiarity with Sharia‑compliant products (Murabaha, Musharaka, Takaful), DFS, and agent banking.
- Experience with Market Systems Development (MSD) and Green Market Systems Development (GMSD).
- Gender‑responsive programming and MEL experience required.
- Willingness to travel frequently to program sites, including conflict‑affected areas.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit their CV, three references, and relevant documents via the official application portal:
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📅 Deadline: May 21, 2026