NGO Administration Jobs – Program Assistant at Mercy Corps

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Job Title:  Program
Assistant
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Duty Station:  Gulu,
Uganda
Reports to: Team
Leader
About Mercy Corps: 
Mercy Corps is an International NGO that exists to
alleviate poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and
just communities. Mercy Corps has been fully registered in Uganda as an
operational NGO. Currently Mercy Corps has an office in Kampala and is implementing
Food Security programs which comprises of Water and Sanitation, Livelihood and
Agriculture and Conflict Mitigation Management Program in North and North
Eastern Uganda.
Job Summary: The Program Assistant will be primarily responsible for supporting to the
Team Leader in the daily smooth running of the projects that involves
identification, mentoring, coaching and capacity building of business
enterprises who work with program targeted rural communities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support in general program operations and
    field-based activity;
  • Work collaboratively with and support key
    program staff to ensure that the program is running effectively and making
    best use of project resources;
  • Work closely with the team leader and MEL team
    for data-entry of program information, as assigned.
  • Develop charts, statistical reports and
    data-bases as required by the team leader;
  • Develop and maintain project and activity logs;
  • Assist other program staff in coordinating logistics
    and project activities;
  • Promote and adhere to the principles and
    objectives of the Program and Mercy Corps;
  • Assist with overall program development and
    future proposals for program follow-on activity;
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the
    Team Leader.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
  • The applicant should
    possess a good diploma in Business, Management or related fields
  • A minimum of two  years’  relevant experience preferably in an NGO
    or private sector setting
  • Possess the ability
    to work independently and show initiative;
    Excellent report writing skills;
  •  Strong computer (MS Office), filing, and
    organizational skills;
  • Excellent spoken and
    written English.
  • Fluency in Luo is an
    advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3
referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin
Manager, Kampala Head Office in Nsambya on Plot 1102 Nsambya Estate Road.
Kampala, Uganda. E-mailed applications with cover letter
to: mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will also be accepted. 
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female
Candidates are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Friday, 31st January, 2014

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