Job Title: Program Officer
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Duty Station: Uganda
About Mercy
Corps:
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. We implement programs in the northern
districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding
from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private
donations. Mercy Corps’ programs in Kitgum currently focus on economic and
market development, agriculture, financial services, and women’s empowerment.
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. We implement programs in the northern
districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding
from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private
donations. Mercy Corps’ programs in Kitgum currently focus on economic and
market development, agriculture, financial services, and women’s empowerment.
About PEACE III:
PEACE III Program is designed
to strengthen cross border Conflict Management in the Horn of Africa. It will
strengthen horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national,
and regional conflict management actors. In Uganda, PEACE III will be
implemented in Karamoja region with an operational office in Moroto.
to strengthen cross border Conflict Management in the Horn of Africa. It will
strengthen horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national,
and regional conflict management actors. In Uganda, PEACE III will be
implemented in Karamoja region with an operational office in Moroto.
Job Summary: The Program
Officer will be responsible for the implementation of PEACE III Program at the
community level. S/he will be in constant contact with stake holders and
targeted communities to ensure full participation and implementation.
Officer will be responsible for the implementation of PEACE III Program at the
community level. S/he will be in constant contact with stake holders and
targeted communities to ensure full participation and implementation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organize, facilitate and conduct
trainings and workshops related to PEACE III Program; - Support communities using participatory
methodologies to identify and implement PEACE III related projects; - Meet regularly with the supervisor to
evaluate project progress; identify successes, challenges and
lessons-learned; and adjust practices as necessary to improve performance. - Implement activities and monitor project
progress. - Build, foster and maintain partnerships
with relevant government stakeholder and target communities. - Apply Participatory Learning and Action
(PLA) and Appreciative Inquiry (AI) tools and techniques to all
activities. - Compile and send monthly reports as
specific events, field trips and meetings attended on behalf of Mercy
Corps. - Provide on-going feedback on the
Performance Management Plan and database management of the PEACE III
Program, to enhance measuring the impact of the program against objectives
and indicators. - Work closely with the Program Manager to conduct regular field visits to ensure that all stakeholders fully understand
and utilize PEACE III approaches and methodologies. - Provide the team with quarterly data
analysis reports, to feed into quarterly review and reflection meetings. - Support the team in effectively
utilizing established monitoring and evaluation formats, and provide
feedback for their improvement. - Develop case studies and success stories
to better articulate qualitative changes as a result of PEACE III Program. - Maintain updated (paper and electronic)
filing system for all M&E forms/ surveys, protocols, planning tools,
and manuals. - Write reports and project documents and
submit to Program Manager as required. - Carry out himself/herself both
professionally and personally in such a manner as to positively
acknowledge Mercy Corps and to support its humanitarian mission. - Perform any other duties as assigned by
your supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Program
Officer should possess a good Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences,
rural development, or related field - At least three years professional
experience in implementing peace and conflict related projects - Ability and commitment to team work
- Ability to interact effectively with the
diverse project stakeholders - Detailed working knowledge of the local
languages in is an added advantage in addition - Working experience in conflict or post
conflict settings and conflict sensitive programming. - Working experience with stakeholders
including youth and women groups. - Past exposure and experience in Project
monitoring and evaluation. - Excellent analytical and report writing
skills - Adequate knowledge and skills on word
processing, spread sheet, power point and internet retrieval. - Excellent written and oral communication
skills. - Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and
appropriate flexibility. - Possess the ability to effectively
communicate with Mercy Corps target populations and partners. - Demonstrated attention to detail,
ability to meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with
team members. - Willingness to travel frequently to
remote locations. - Ability to quickly learn and implement
new information/concepts. - High degree of flexibility and
adaptability.
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 Human Resource
Manager, Kampala Head Office in Nsambya Estate Road, Kampala Head Office in
Nsambya on Plot 1102 Nsambya Estate Road, Kampala or to Mercy Corps Offices in
Kitgum. E-mailed applications with cover letter to: [email protected] will
also be accepted.
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 Human Resource
Manager, Kampala Head Office in Nsambya Estate Road, Kampala Head Office in
Nsambya on Plot 1102 Nsambya Estate Road, Kampala or to Mercy Corps Offices in
Kitgum. E-mailed applications with cover letter to: [email protected] will
also be accepted.
NB: Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female Candidates are
encouraged to apply.
short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female Candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 11th September, 2014
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