Job Title: Program Assistant (3 Fresher
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Organization: Mercy Corps
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization which
implements high-quality, analytical development programmes in very difficult
places. Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006. It has and
continues to implement programs in Acholi and Karamoja sub regions. Mercy Corps
is taking a community-led, market driven approach to address poverty and food
insecurity needs through interventions that get to the root causes and
contributing factors of economic vulnerability. Donors include the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID), DFID, Mastercard
Foundation, WALMART Foundation, Coca Cola Africa Foundation, US Depart of State
(DOS) /PEPFAR, ECHO and Nike Foundation.
implements high-quality, analytical development programmes in very difficult
places. Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006. It has and
continues to implement programs in Acholi and Karamoja sub regions. Mercy Corps
is taking a community-led, market driven approach to address poverty and food
insecurity needs through interventions that get to the root causes and
contributing factors of economic vulnerability. Donors include the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID), DFID, Mastercard
Foundation, WALMART Foundation, Coca Cola Africa Foundation, US Depart of State
(DOS) /PEPFAR, ECHO and Nike Foundation.
Job Summary: The
Program Assistant will support implementation of the livelihoods/market
development component which will include support for farmers and farmer groups;
e-vouchers or cash for agricultural inputs; formation and support for income
generating activities and market linkages to ensure sustainable incomes are
developed.
Program Assistant will support implementation of the livelihoods/market
development component which will include support for farmers and farmer groups;
e-vouchers or cash for agricultural inputs; formation and support for income
generating activities and market linkages to ensure sustainable incomes are
developed.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Planning, developing and implementing humanitarian cash transfer
activities
activities
- Work in close coordination with Program
Officer, mobilize community members, taking care to identify those who fit
the pre-established vulnerability criteria, for registration and other
activities. - Support and lead community sensitization
activities around livelihoods activities in the Palabek Refugee
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. - Support identification and development of
IGA groups and entrepreneurs/traders; support development of specific IGA
and business plan; cash grants and ongoing support. - Assist the 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 program.
Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:
- Under guidance of Program Officer and
M&E Officer, participate in any market assessment and baseline/end
line data gathering needs. - Support the development of vulnerability criteria
and beneficiary registration tool. - Work closely with 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.
Collaboration/Networking
- 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
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 program as well as themselves.
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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Program
Assistant job placement should hold a Diploma in Development Studies. - Background in EITHER humanitarian response
activities, preferably in livelihoods OR Market Systems
Development/M4P/market facilitation preferred. - Previous community mobilization
experience. - Strong writing, communication,
organization, prioritization and negotiating skills. - Excellent (English) verbal and written
communication skills. - Strong computer literacy with a full
knowledge of office applications. - Proactive, problem-solving action
orientation is essential. Organization will prioritize candidates from
Acholi or with extensive experience in Acholi. - The ideal candidate will have the ability
and curiosity to work comfortably and effectively in the cultural,
relatively poor infrastructure of West Nile. - 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary
requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of
academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the Senior HR and Legal
Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to: [email protected]
E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary
requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of
academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the Senior HR and Legal
Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to: [email protected]
Deadline: 30th March 2018
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