Mercy Corps Market Systems Assessment Consultant Jobs 2024 – South Sudan NGO Jobs

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Mercy Corps Market Systems Assessment Consultant Jobs 2024 – South Sudan NGO Jobs.

Mercy Corps South Sudan looking for “Market Systems Assessment Consultant”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 28th March 2024.

Mercy Corps is incorporated in the State of Washington as a follow-on to a task force organized by Dan O’Neill in response to Cambodian refugees fleeing famine, war and genocide. Under the registered trademark “Save the Refugees” funds had been raised to provide lifesaving aid to refugees in Cambodia.

The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th March 2024 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Market Systems Assessment Consultant to be based in Juba, South Sudan.

Recruiter	Mercy Corps
Position	Market Systems Assessment Consultant
Location	Juba, South Sudan
Country	South Sudan
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree
Application Deadline	28th March 2024

Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2024

Purpose: The consultancy aims to conduct a comprehensive Rapid Market Assessment (RMA) and subsequent In-Depth Market System Assessments (MSA) in South Sudan, covering various sectors and markets. The purpose of this scoping is to inform the design and implementation of interventions for the anticipated EU Green and Resilient Economy funding initiative. The consultant will work closely with Mercy Corps, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), Action Against Hunger (ACF), and For Africa consortium teams.

Relevant Experience

The Consultant will report progress, findings, and challenges directly to Mercy Corps who will coordinate with the rest of the consortium team members.
Regular updates and milestones achieved will be communicated to ensure transparency and alignment with project expectations.
Relevant Experience for Market Systems Assessment Consultant:
Market Systems Development (MSD): Demonstrated experience in conducting market systems assessments, utilizing the Market Systems Development (MSD) approach. Proven ability to analyze complex market dynamics, identify key actors, functions, rules, and relationships within target markets.
Sectoral Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience in the sectors outlined, including Private Sector Development (Financial Services, Business Support Services, MSMEs), Job Creation (Formal/Informal Employment, Skills Development), Agriculture and Rural Development (Crop Production, Livestock and Fisheries, Agribusiness), Natural Resources and Biodiversity (Forest Management, Conservation Agriculture), and Climate Change Adaptation (Renewable Energy, Disaster Risk Reduction).
Resilience Integration: Previous engagement in embedding resilience approaches across various markets and subsectors. Experience in identifying opportunities and challenges related to resilience within the target regions.
Intervention Design: Proven ability to propose and design interventions based on market systems analysis. Experience in developing partnerships and designing program activities aimed at addressing identified barriers and leveraging opportunities within market systems.
Report Drafting: Strong report drafting skills, including the capacity to translate complex market assessments into clear, concise, and actionable reports. Experience in drafting and finalizing comprehensive MSA reports.
Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector actors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Adaptability and Creativity: Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision. Proven creative problem-solving skills and excellent time management capacities. Demonstrated adaptability to evolving contexts.
Security and Cultural Awareness: Awareness of security, political, and cultural considerations in the South Sudan context. Ability to navigate and work effectively in challenging environments.
Humanitarian Commitment: Deep commitment to humanitarian principles and values, ensuring that interventions contribute to the overall objective of progressing towards a more stable, resilient, and peaceful South Sudan.