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• Oversee all activities related to the PEACE III Program in Karamoja Cluster area as agreed with the Program Director and the Chief of Party, and in accordance with approved proposal, budget and timelines;
• Coordinate and share information with the Program Director to ensure overall program targets and donor obligations are being achieved;
• Offer direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to PEACE III staff in Karamoja Region to ensure effective implementation of program activities
• Manage the development of program and staff work plans, and ensure regular one-to-one sessions and performance reviews to review progress and resolve any concerns or issues;
• Recommend promotions, improvement plans, dismissals/terminations in accordance to the Mercy Corps Uganda Personnel Policy and Procedures and the Ugandan Labor Law;
• Assist and facilitate PEACE III team development, encouraging active participation of team members and supporting positive relationships between members.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for PEACE III staff to ensure that they have adequate resources to complete program objectives, and to enable learning and growth;
• Make sure that full application of participatory methodologies like PLA and Appreciative Inquiry in facilitation of community dialogue meetings, and trainings and workshops;
• Assist the Project officers to establish a system to monitor and evaluate program activities and impact on an ongoing basis. Ensure that program monitoring is being done on a regular basis and that adequate monitoring reports are prepared;
• Serve as the main liaison with relevant District government officials and institutions, stakeholders and community members relevant to PEACE III Program;
• Support the development of partnerships with national and international NGOs, CBOs and other agencies involved in Conflict Management initiatives and other Mercy Corps activities.
• Regularly meet with the Program Director, Country Director and the D/and Chief of Party to discuss program achievements, especially when they deviate from the original plan;
• Work with the Program Director to organize and facilitate field visits for donors and Mercy Corps staff;
• Work closely with the Program Director, monitor security developments and report to Mercy Corps Senior Management as per the Mercy Corps Uganda security procedures and protocols;
• Jointly prepare donor reports with the Program Director and other staff to capture program impact.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in conflict management/peace building or another social science.
• At least six years’ experience managing conflict management or other capacity building related projects preferably with NGOS.
• Past exposure and experience in managing teams and facilitating planning and program development processes
• Prior experience in both community level programming and government focused capacity building.
• Excellent report writing skills and speaking skills and an excellent communicator.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Past exposure and experience or working in Karamoja region, with strong contextual knowledge of Karamoja cultures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote locations.
• Possess the ability to quickly learn and implement new information/concepts.

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