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• Work in close coordination with Program
  Manager and Officers, mobilize community members, taking care to identify
  those who fit the pre-established vulnerability criteria, for registration
  and other activities.
• Support community sensitization activities
  around cash transfer and cash-for-work activities in two zones of focus in
  Bidibidi Settlement. Identify specific topic areas of information needed
  and develop clear communications plans to effectively disseminate
  information.
• Support development of platform to
  distribute cash and its implementation in the field.
• Support implementation cash distributions
  on a monthly basis to Persons with Special Needs.

• Under guidance of Program Manager, Officer
  and M&E Officer, participate in any market assessment and
  baseline/endline data gathering needs.
• Support the development of vulnerability
  criteria and beneficiary registration tool.
• Offer support in data collection
  activities including post-distribution monitoring and after action reviews
  for key activities. Continuous improvement of activities will be expected
  based on this information.
• Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly,
  and quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during
  implementation. Respond to queries if and when necessary.
• Maintain proper filing system.

• 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 program as well as
  themselves.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps
  Program Assistant job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in relevant field preferred.
• A minimum of two years related professional
  experience
• Background in humanitarian response
  activities preferred.
• Strong community mobilization skills a
  must.
• Good writing, communication, organization,
  prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Computer literacy with a full knowledge of
  office applications.
• Excellent 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.
• Highly proactive, problem-solving action
  orientation is essential.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability
  and curiosity to work comfortably and effectively in the cultural,
  relatively poor infrastructure of West Nile.
• Good (English) verbal and written
  communication skills preferred.
• S/he will be an excellent communicator,
  have a strong sense of humor, multi-tasker, and able to work difficult and
  often stressful environments. S/he will be committed to the work of Mercy
  Corps and the objectives of this program. They will demonstrate their
  dedication with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and creative
  problem solving.

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