Technical Areas Analyst
Technical Areas Analyst
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Technical Areas Analyst to join Strategy and Impact Division in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!
MEDAs work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA please visit our website at.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Areas Analyst will advance the achievement of MEDAs strategic goals and priorities through strategic planning and alignment knowledge development and dissemination and technical expertise in one of MEDAs technical areas. They will provide administrative support to the SR Director Technical Areas of Expertise and the SR Vice President of Strategy and Impact.
Current Project Responsibilities will include:
- Firstly support scale up the integration of MEDAs Program Plus approach in program design (led by PBA) and in program implementation (led by Programs) through rapid research analysis and technical support
- Advance the achievement of MEDAs strategic goal and priorities through the development of frameworks knowledge products business development assets events and research
- Provide administrative and research and analysis support to the Sr Director Technical Areas of Expertise and the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Impact
Job Status: Full-time
Start Date: September 15 2025
Location(s): Canada (Remote)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Supporting the Operationalization of MEDAs Program Plus approach
- Support coordination efforts with the S&I team regional technical leads business development unit key strategic partners and other relevant stakeholders to enhance the Integration and operationalization of a Program Plus within MEDAs program design and delivery
- Align MEDAs and partners technical tools with Program Plus model and with international best practice to ensure impact and promote learning
- Provide administrative research and analytical support to the Senior Director Technical Areas to support program design and implementation and the development of knowledge products
- Collaborate with the Partnerships and Business Accelerator (PBA) team to oversee the development and refinement of technical resources and assets that demonstrate MEDAs capabilities in conceptual frameworks and proposals.
- Spearhead collaborative initiatives with MEDAs Communication team to craft impactful content that effectively showcases and amplifies MEDAs work for internal and external audiences.
Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Actively contribute to internal initiatives aimed at operationalizing MEDAs strategy including monitoring tracking and reporting results.
- Strategically leverage internal tools to streamline processes improve data collection and reporting and facilitate coordination between the Strategy & Impact team and other MEDA divisions
- Support annual planning quarterly reporting and updates to the organizations strategic scorecards to track and communicate progress against strategic goals
- Develop and oversee the key events calendar ensuring MEDA is attending critical conferences and participating in panels relevant to MEDAs expertise in agri-food market systems. Develop session proposals and manage content development in collaboration with programs communications and other teams as appropriate.
Administrative Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Strategy and Impact team managing critical responsibilities such as coordination meeting support minute-taking travel arrangements contributing to the Departments overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Regularly update the Technical Areas SharePoint and other Strategy & Impact sites and dashboards to ensure that staff can easily access and analyse data
- Manage MEDAs memberships ensuring MEDA is collaborating with critical industry members and strategically participating in membership opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelors degree in economics international development or similar
Experience: 4-6 years in project management research or consulting role preferably in an organization with a focus on international development
Technical Expertise: Demonstrated technical expertise in one of MEDAs technical areas namely Inclusive Market Systems Innovative Finance Gender Equality and Social Inclusion or Environment and Climate Change
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Appreciation and support of MEDAs faith statement values and goals
- Willingness to travel occasionally to MEDA regional hubs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization skills with excellent attention to detail while working in a fast-paced business environment.
- Good judgement and the ability to work independently.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 29 2025 @ 4:00 pm EST.
MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders backgrounds religions cultures nationalities and abilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
