Program Assistant Job at Mercy Corps - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Program Assistant

Jobs at:
Mercy Corps

Deadline of this Job:
31st January 2019  

Duty Station:
Rhino Camp-Westnile , Uganda , East Africa , 256

Summary
Date Posted: 15th January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ush

 

JOB DETAILS:
Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Operating in Uganda since 2006, Mercy Corps has field offices in Kitgum, Gulu, Kotido, Moroto, Arua, Yumbe, Amudat and Kaabong and implements programs that cover a wide variety of program sectors including food security, health/nutrition, water/sanitation, peace building, youth, agriculture, and econ development.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT-01 VACANCY (BASED IN RHINO CAMP-WESTNILE)
PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps has been present in Uganda since 2006, focusing its interventions on economic and agricultural development, maternal child health and nutrition, governance, conflict management and humanitarian response. In 2017, Mercy Corps had an impact on almost 1 million beneficiaries in Uganda through our work focusing on building resilience and enabling economic growth, improving opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improving governance and conflict management. Common themes include community engagement, inclusive development, gender, and working in partnership with local government, the private sector and civil society actors.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps is looking for an experienced, qualified candidate to fill the position of Program assistant. Reporting to a Program Officer, the Program Assistant will support implementation market system development activities in Rhino camp in Arua District and will give support to the implementation of activities in an innovation Centre in Rhino camp. Specific activities will include strengthening relationships with existing community structures, sensitization of farmer groups, organize and monitor farmer trainings, monitor partners’ activities at the innovation Centre, work planning, assist in creating activity reports, after-action-reviews and any other activity as needed. S/he will be a creative, action-oriented problem solver with strong experience in partnership management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• In coordination with Project Manager and Officers, organize and support inception and sensitization meetings
• mobilize community members, taking care to identify those who fit the pre-established vulnerability criteria, for registration and other activities.
• Support community sensitization activities around farm training and e-voucher distribution in Rhino camp settlement.
• Identify specific topic areas of information needed and develop clear communications plans to effectively disseminate information.
• Registration and profiling of interested program participants.
• Support in the identification, selection and capacity assessment of potential agro-dealers
• Support development of platform to distribute e-vouchers and its implementation in the field.
• Support and monitor farmers
• Build relationship with implementing partners and control and monitor their activities in coordination with innovation facilitator and program officer at the innovation Centre.
• Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Under guidance of Program Manager, Officer and M&E Officer, participate in any market assessment and baseline/end line data gathering needs.
• Support the development of beneficiary registration tool.
• Support 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 with activity reports, attendance lists and pictures
COLLABORATION/NETWORKING:
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.
Any other related duties assigned
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY:
• 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.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Market Development, Economics or closely related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Background in humanitarian response and sub grant management preferred.
• Strong community mobilization skills a must.
• Good writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Good (English) verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
• Excellent 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.
• Able to drive a motorbike safely, valid license.
• Able to speak a local language is preferable

 

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Job application procedure
Submit your application through email to ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org addressed to the Human Resource Director, Mercy Corps Uganda. Include a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Thursday, 31st January, 2019. Subject of email should include the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications can also be hand delivered to Mercy Corps Yumbe Field Office located on Plot 1, Diku Village, Chinia Village.

 

Job Info
Job Category: Junior Job/ Fresh Graduate/ Entry Level jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  31st January 2019
Duty Station: Uganda
Posted: 15-01-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-01-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 15-01-2064
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