Program Officer Job Vacancy at Mercy Corps Mercy Corps

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work in liaison with the Program Manager and technical teams in active monitoring, rapid assessment and improvement of current private sector engagement model, according to the approved work plan and budgets, project document and implementation strategies.
• Ensure project deadlines, quality standards and targets are met, redesigning deadlines, work plans, quality standards and targets as needed.
• The incumbent will influence private sector partner to understand the social and business incentives behind program interventions, providing support and guidance as needed to incorporate such interventions in the private sector partner’s core business model.
• Offer technical support in new business development, identifying new potential partners, leading negotiations of partnerships and leading implementation of any work plans related to such partnerships.
• Assists in all other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and program managers. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its 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 DYNAMIC program as well as themselves.
• Accountability to Beneficiaries: TRAIL team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to direct program participants, engaging them as equal partners in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our field activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Program Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in business, agribusiness, economic development or other relevant field is preferred.
• At least three years’ experience and background in business or market/economic development preferably in the private sector, private sector engagement or related industry.
• Previous experience with market facilitation, supporting systemic change and promoting supporting services indirectly, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the agricultural sectors highly desirable.
• Some practical experience in working with micro, small and medium sized companies in a development setting.
• Excellent writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills. Language skills in Luo highly valued.
• Computer literacy skills with a full knowledge of office applications.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

All prospective Ugandans who wish to join Mercy Corps are encouraged to send their applications via email including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org addressed to the HR Manager, Kampala Head Office on 4th Floor Embassy Plaza, Plot 1188-1190 Ggaba Road.

Deadline: 24^th March, 2016