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Program Officer- 1 vacancy (Based in Moroto)
Position Title:Program Officer
Organization:Mercy Corps
Primary Location:Moroto
Closing date: September 11, 2014 - 3pm
Brief Company Profile:
Mercy Corps drives high quality, analytical work in tough places. We have
been operating in Uganda since
2006 and currently manage a breadth of programs
in Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions with funding from a basket of donors. We
partner with a range of private, public and civil society actors to
systemically broaden opportunity for people across northern Uganda.
PEACE III Program is designed to strengthen cross border Conflict
Management in the Horn of Africa. It will strengthen horizontal and vertical
linkages within and between local, national, and regional conflict management
actors. In Uganda, PEACE III will be implemented in Karamoja region with an
operational office in Moroto.
The Program Officer will be responsible for the implementation of PEACE III
Program at the community level.
S/he will be in constant contact with stake holders and targeted
communities to ensure full participation and implementation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
§ Organize, facilitate and conduct trainings and workshops related to PEACE
III Program;
§ Assist communities using participatory methodologies to identify and
implement PEACE III related projects;
§ Meet regularly with the supervisor to evaluate project progress; identify
successes, challenges and lessons-learned; and adjust practices as necessary to
improve performance.
§ Implement activities and monitor project progress.
§ Maintain and strengthen the partnerships with relevant government
stakeholder and target communities.
§ Apply Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) and Appreciative Inquiry
(AI) tools and techniques to all activities.
§ Submit reports as specific events, field trips and meetings attended on
behalf of Mercy Corps.
§ Provide on-going feedback on the Performance Management Plan and database
management of the PEACE III Program, to enhance measuring the impact of the
program against objectives and indicators.
§ In coordination with the Program Manager conduct regular field visits to
ensure that all stakeholders fully understand and utilize PEACE III approaches and
methodologies.
§ Provide the team with quarterly data analysis reports, to feed into
quarterly review and reflection meetings.
§ Support the team in effectively utilizing established monitoring and
evaluation formats, and provide feedback for their improvement.
§ Develop case studies and success stories to better articulate qualitative
changes as a result of PEACE III Program.
§ Maintain updated (paper and electronic) filing system for all M&E
forms/ surveys, protocols, planning tools, and manuals.
§ Write reports and project documents and submit to Program Manager as
required.
§ Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a
manner as to positively acknowledge Mercy Corps and to support its humanitarian
mission.
§ Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
§ Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, rural development, or related
field
§ Minimum of three years professional experience in implementing peace and
conflict related projects
§ Ability and commitment to team work
§ Ability to interact effectively with the diverse project stakeholders
§ Knowledge of the local languages in is an added advantage in addition
§ Working experience in conflict or post conflict settings and conflict sensitive
programming.
§ Working experience with stakeholders including youth and women groups.
§ Experience in Project monitoring and evaluation.
§ Excellent analytical and report writing skills
§ Adequate knowledge and skills on word processing, spread sheet, power
point and internet retrieval.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
§ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
§ Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
§ Ability to effectively communicate with Mercy Corps target populations and
partners.
§ Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and work
independently and cooperatively with team members.
§ Willingness to travel frequently to remote locations.
§ Ability to quickly learn and implement new information/concepts.
§ Flexibility and adaptability.
Contact/How to apply:
Mode of Application:
Submit your application including a cover letter clearly stating your
salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic
qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin Manager, Kampala Head Office in
Nsambya on Plot 1102 Nsambya Estate Road.
E-mailed applications with cover letter to mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will
also be accepted.
Deadline for Submission: Close of business on
Thursday, 11th September, 2014.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female
Candidates are encouraged to apply.
