Program Officer Job Vacancy at Mercy Corps

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Plan and monitor the implementation of the G4AW-MUIIS program especially with regard to the Mercy Corps program deliverables and business model development.
• Work collaboratively with consortium partner in profiling and mapping a sample representation of 350,000 farmers using survey application and real-time data.
• Collaborate with consortium partner in defining and collecting baseline data for farmers’ impact assessment;
• Carry out field assessments to better understand local end-user preferences for receiving agricultural information.
• Work in liaison with Mercy Corps Uganda partners customizing software for G4AW-MUISS program needs.
• Work with the AgriFin Mobile Director and Uganda Country Coordinator to develop and execute a program impact assessment.
• Actively liaise and work to maximize program synergies with Mercy Corps Uganda field programming and management teams;
• Assist in writing, editing, assembling, and submitting final funding proposals and reports;
• Prepare and submit reports on M&E findings, working closely with technical staff and implementing partners;
• Respond to internal & external requests for information on program activities through verbal and written communication in coordination with AgriFin Mobile Director and Country Coordinator;
• Understand donor and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, rules and regulations to assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance.
• Actively participate in Agri-Fin Mobile program activities.
• Represent Mercy Corps at public and media events when requested

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Program Officer should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in business, agribusiness, economic development or other relevant field required.
• At least four years of practical experience in the private sector, business, market/economic development and/or related industry.
• Proven exposure and experience in the private sector and with private sector engagement and development;
• Previous experience in private sector business development services a plus.
• Previous experience with market facilitation, supporting systemic change and promoting supporting services indirectly.
• Highly motivated and motivating individual who can lead teams, SMEs and partners
• Knowledge of agricultural sectors highly desirable.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the Human Resource Manager, Kampala Head Office on 4th Floor Embassy Plaza, Plot 1188-1190 Ggaba Road. The E-mail applications with cover letter should be sent to: mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org

Deadline:  27^th June 2016