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• 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.
• Provide support in community sensitization
  activities around farmers associations, trade fairs and other income
  generating 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.
• Render support in the development of
  voucher platform 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.
• Provide 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.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps
  Program Assistant career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
  relevant field preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in
  humanitarian response activities preferred.
• Excellent community mobilization skills
• Good writing, communication, organization,
  prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Computer literacy skills with proficiency
  in 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.
• Demonstrated ability and curiosity to work
  comfortably and effectively in the cultural, relatively poor
  infrastructure of West Nile.
• Excellent communication skills
• Have a strong sense of humor,
  multi-tasker, and able to work difficult and often stressful environments.
• Show commitment 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.
• Good (English) verbal and written
  communication skills is preferred.

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