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• Work in close coordination with Program
  Manager, mobilize community members, taking care to identify those who fit
  the pre-established vulnerability criteria, for registration and other
  activities.
• The incumbent will also support and lead
  community sensitization activities around livelihoods activities in two
  zones of focus in Bidibidi Settlement or Palorinya Settlement. Identify
  specific topic areas of information needed and develop clear
  communications plans to effectively disseminate information.
• Support development of platform to
  implement evouchers or other platform to distribute agricultural inputs
  with linkages to local traders.
• Render support in the identification and
  development of IGA groups and entrepreneurs/traders; support development
  of specific IGA and business plan; cash grants and ongoing support.
• Support development of strategy and
  implementation of capital grants to IGA groups, traders and enterprises
  for livelihood activities along with ongoing support.
• Coordinate with other field teams as
  needed to ensure continuity in the programs.

• Under guidance of Program Manager and
  M&E Officer, participate in any market assessment and baseline/endline
  data gathering needs.
• Provide support in the development of
  vulnerability criteria and beneficiary registration tool.
• Work in liaison with the supervisor to
  capture data for measuring output and impact of the program; and to ensure
  accurate and timely flow of information from the field. Specific data
  collection would include 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.

• Build and maintain good coordination and
  working relationships with Office of the Prime Minister, UNHCR local
  government officials, and other NGOs/CBOs, representing Mercy Corps and
  soliciting participation in activities where appropriate and as directed.
• Conduct himself/herself both
  professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
  Corps Uganda and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

• 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.
• Perform any other related duties assigned

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps
  Program Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a
  relevant field
• At least two to three years’ experience in
  humanitarian response activities, preferably in livelihoods OR Market
  Systems Development/M4P/market facilitation a MUST.
• Prior community mobilization skills and
  experience is mandatory
• Excellent writing, communication,
  organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written
  communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy 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.
• Proactive, problem-solving action
  orientation is essential.
• Organization will prioritize candidates
  from West Nile or with extensive experience in West Nile.

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