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• Identify and recruit girls’ groups where
  supplemental feed blocks (Urea-molasses blocks – UMB Blocks)
  microenterprises could increase livelihood security and bring about
  long-term effects.
• Support GIRL team in the distribution of
  livestock/poultry in communities aligned with Mercy Corps facilitation
  approach
• Guide the GIRL Program Coordinator and regional
  Program Managers on the types of livestock and poultry that adapt better
  to the environment of Karamoja, and which is more likely to resist
  diseases, droughts and harsh climate conditions.
• Create curriculum on the creation of
  supplemental feed blocks
• Carry out trainings and provide support
  assistance in the production, sales and usage of supplemental feed blocks
  targeting girl microenterprises
• Arrange community meetings, sensitization
  events and farmer field days for community members to learn about supplemental
  feed blocks
• Mobilize communities and lead the creation of
  demonstration plots
• Lead market facilitation efforts across
  livestock value chains
• Coordinate distribution of vouchers for free
  feed blocks, spurring demand for feed blocks among community members
• Prepare accurate and timely monitoring and
  field reports and other project documentation as required
• Prepare and submit regular reports and
  updates to the Program Coordinator and Program Managers
• Maintain proper project/program files.
• Send final report that includes pilot’s
  success, failures and well-documented model to scale moving forward
• 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 by
  his/her supervisor or representatives

• The ideal candidate for the Livestock Program
  Officer vacancy should hold a Degree in Economic Development, Community
  Development, or related field or diploma with over seven  years’ experience;
• At least five years’ experience working with
  NGOs/CBO’s in livestock or veterinary services
• Experience working in livestock market
  development in pastoral communities
• Show commitment to working with youth and
  vulnerable groups in need, regardless of race, tribe, religion or gender;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of working
  with local partners;
• Good problem solving, written and oral
  communication skills;
• Strong written and spoken English
• Local language skills required (Karamojong)
• Proven ability to work without constant
  supervision and as part of a mixed team;
• Good knowledge of MS Office software
• The ideal candidate will have the ability and
  curiosity to work comfortably and effectively in the cultural, relatively
  poor infrastructure of Karamoja sub region. S/he will be an excellent
  communicator, have a strong sense of humor, multi-tasker, and able to work
  difficult and often stressful environments

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