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• Work in liaison with the Program Manager and
  technical teams in active monitoring, rapid assessment and improvement of
  current private sector engagement model, according to the approved work
  plan and budgets, project document and implementation strategies.
• Ensure project deadlines, quality standards
  and targets are met, redesigning deadlines, work plans, quality standards
  and targets as needed.
• The incumbent will influence private sector
  partner to understand the social and business incentives behind program
  interventions, providing support and guidance as needed to incorporate
  such interventions in the private sector partner’s core business model.
• Offer technical support in new business development,
  identifying new potential partners, leading negotiations of partnerships
  and leading implementation of any work plans related to such partnerships.
• Make on-site field visits regularly to
  provide technical back stopping and/or design recommendations
• Carry out due-diligence on potential partners
  and support the negotiation process, as requested, in finalizing teaming
  and partnership agreements;
• Prepare accurate and timely reports and other
  project documentation and communication that contribute to a learning
  organization;
• Actively participate in the periodic program
  planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.
• Assists in all other tasks and duties as
  assigned by supervisor and program managers. Conduct himself/herself both
  professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
  Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.
• Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps Uganda’s
  commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding
  that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to
  the communities they serve – we expect all team members to commit 5% of
  their time to learning activities that benefit the DYNAMIC program as well
  as themselves.
• Accountability to Beneficiaries: TRAIL
  team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability,
  specifically to direct program participants, engaging them as equal
  partners in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our
  field activities.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps
  Program Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in business,
  agribusiness, economic development or other relevant field is preferred.
• At least three years’ experience and background
  in business or market/economic development preferably in the private
  sector, private sector engagement or related industry.
• Previous experience with market facilitation,
  supporting systemic change and promoting supporting services indirectly,
  is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the agricultural sectors
  highly desirable.
• Some practical experience in working with
  micro, small and medium sized companies in a development setting.
• Excellent writing, communication,
  organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written
  communication skills. Language skills in Luo highly valued.
• Computer literacy skills with a full
  knowledge of office applications.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to complete
  tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent teamwork abilities and
  interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and
  enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually
  adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment
  mandatory.
• Willingness to spend much time in the field
  and work closely with program target groups.

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