Urban Economist Development Officer

Urban Economist Development Officer

The Urban Program Economist Development Officer (UPEDO) will be responsiblefor all economic tasks, assessments, surveys, advising and informing for theMercy Corps Urban Program.

As part of the Urban Resource team, the UPEDO will work closely with theUrban Program Director, Urban Resource team members and Program managers toprovide targeted technical assistance to all economic development projects.Program Managers will, through the use of detailed time-bound Scopes of Work(SOWs), request assistance from the UPEDO. All assignments will havespecific deliverables.

Assignments will range from monitoring ongoingprojects, evaluating closing projects, conducting assessments for new and ongoing projects and guidance in design and implementation. Assisting withprogram startup and problem solving for existing programs will be critical.In addition, building the skills of the Urban team members to understandcritical economic recovery/livelihoods conditions, leverage points on marketchains, equipment suppliers and support in the design, implementation andmeasuring the impact of interventions will be key factors in the success ofthe position.

The UPEDO is a senior staff position and, as such will participate in urbanprogram strategic planning, program and development activities.

Please send your CV with position applied on the email subject to:
job-urban@id.mercycorps.org (Closing date: 31 October 2007)