Several Fresher Program Assistant – DREAMS Job Opportunities – Mercy Corps

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Job Title:    Program Assistant – DREAMS (Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Mercy Corps

Duty Station:  Uganda

 

About US:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In conflict, in disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

 

Job Summary:  The Program Assistant will support the Program Officers in implementation of DREAMS activities in West Nile. The specific activities will include building positive relationships with local authorities, mobilization of program participants, ensure routine implementation and monitoring of activities, work planning and compiling activity reports and after-action-reviews to inform decision making processes. S/he will be a creative, action-oriented, with strong experience in partnership management.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Planning, developing, and implementing market development activities

  • Work with the program officers to support market assessments in the target geographic areas to assess current situation, economic opportunities, and resources, needs and potential programs as well as
  • In coordination with the program officers and local partners, plan, implement and monitor market development
  • Support all mobilization efforts for private sector led activities with the supported microbusinesses.
  • Work with the program officers to support private sector partners to mobilize targeted microenterprises to fully participate in the market and other opportunities promoted by the program
  • Support the program officers in identifying private sector partners with the right skill and will for systemic change interventions, support the PSA (Private Sector Actors) on boarding process and support in managing the partnerships to ensure attainment of project outputs, objectives, and
  • Compile reports on PSA activities, pre-review PSA reports and request for PSA payments according to milestones

Collaboration/Networking

  • Establish and maintain good coordination and working relationships with OPM, UNHCR, district and sub-county leaders, representing Mercy Corps, and soliciting participation in activities where appropriate and as
  • 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

Representation and Coordination

  • Support coordination, partnership, and related activities with several local level private sector services providers and related
  • Maintain close working relationships with development organizations, and local partners, including representing DREAMS at local coordination meetings as
  • 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

Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

  • Work closely with the program officers and monitoring and evaluation staff to capture data for measuring output and impact of the program; and to ensure accurate and timely flow of information from the
  • Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during implementation. Respond to queries if and when
  • Maintain proper filing





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Program Assistant – DREAMS job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in business, microfinance, entrepreneurship, agribusiness, agriculture, economic development, or other relevant fields required.
  • Background in business or market/economic development
  • At least two years of practical experience in the private sector, NGO working with Private Sector or related
  • Experience with market facilitation, supporting systemic change and promoting, supporting services indirectly, highly
  • Experience in working in refugee settlements is preferred.
  • Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills. Language skills in Lugbara, Aringa, Kakwa, Juba-Arabic, highly valued.
  • Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office
  • Strong writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating
  • Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely
  • 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
  • Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.
  • Knowledge of the agricultural, service, trade, and industry sectors, highly
  • Some practical experience in working with very small, small, and medium sized companies in a development
  • Must Poses a valid Motorcycle driving permit. The position is based in the West Nile region of Uganda

 

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 3rd November 2021

 

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