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• Introduce program to relevant stakeholders including local business
  owners, local representatives and community members.
• In coordination with program team and partners, plan, implement and
  monitor market development activities according to work plan
• Mobilize targeted beneficiaries to fully participate in the program.
• Work together with private sector partner, agents and agro dealers
  to set up a market network
• Participate in assessments in the target geographic areas to assess
  current situation, economic opportunities and resources, needs and
  potential programs as well as challenges.
• Work closely with sub-award partners to coordinate all activities
  that are organized at the Innovation Centers.
• Make almost daily field visits to settlements to ensure good
  implementation of MSD activities as well as partners’ activities.

• Establish and maintain good coordination and working relationships
  with sub-county leaders, representing Mercy Corps and soliciting
  participation in activities where appropriate and as directed.
• Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with relevant
  stakeholders such as local government, NGOs and local authorities, as
  appropriate and advised by the line manager.
• Work closely with subaward partners at the innovation centres, share
  and request for relevant project information
• 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.

• Work closely with M&E to capture data for measuring output and
  impact of the program; and to ensure accurate and timely flow of
  information from the field.
• Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and
  work plans that will be indicative of program progress during
  implementation. Respond to queries if and when necessary.
• Maintain proper filing system of all activities
• All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and
  demonstrate highest integrity in their professional and personal life.
  Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse,
  harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will
  lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Program Officer job should
  hold a Bachelor’s  degree in
  agribusiness, development, economic development, business management or a
  closely related field
• About 3-5 years of experience designing, implementing and managing
  similar initiatives (private sector partnership, economic strengthening,
  market systems development).
• Experience in market system development is a must.
• Experience in working in refugee settlements is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in
  English are required.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong/productive relations
  with implementing and strategic partners is required.
• Strong leadership and proven team building experience is a must.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet
  deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office
  applications.
• Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with
  program target groups.
• Knowledge of monitor and evaluation and know how to use it during
  the project

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