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• Work in close coordination with Program
  Manager, mobilize community members, taking care to identify those who fit
  the pre-established vulnerability criteria, for registration and other
  activities.
• Lead field-level community sensitization
  activities around livelihoods activities in zones of focus in Rhino Camp
  or Palorinya. Identify specific topic areas of information needed and
  develop clear communications plans to effectively disseminate information.
• Provide support in the development of
  platforms to implement evouchers or other platform to distribute
  agricultural inputs with linkages to local traders. Lead implementation of
  platform in the geography of focus.
• Lead development of groups for VSLA
  activities; support initial training and provide ongoing monitoring
  support.
• Oversee the identification and development
  of IGA groups; support development of specific IGA and business plan; and
  ongoing support.
• Support development of strategy and lead
  implementation of capital grants to IGA groups for livelihood activities
  along with ongoing support.
• Coordinate with other field teams as
  needed to ensure continuity in the programs.

• Under guidance of Program Manager and
  M&E Specialist, participate in and potentially lead any market
  assessment and baseline/endline data gathering needs.
• Support the development of vulnerability
  criteria and beneficiary registration tool.
• Work in liaison with supervisor to capture
  data for measuring output and impact of the program; and to ensure
  accurate and timely flow of information from the field. Specific data
  collection would include 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.

• Establish and maintain good coordination
  and working relationships with Office of the Prime Minister, UNHCR local
  government officials, and other NGOs/CBOs, representing Mercy Corps and
  soliciting participation in activities where appropriate and as directed.
• 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.

• The applicant for the Mercy Corps Senior
  Program Officer job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree
  in relevant field is preferred.
• A minimum of four years of relevant
  experience with at least a year of supervisory experience
• Background in humanitarian response
  activities, preferably in livelihoods and cash transfer programming.
  Ideally candidate will have experience working on electronic methods of
  payment.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate
  progressive levels of responsibility.
• Excellent community mobilization experience
  is mandatory
• Previous exposure and experience in
  leading M&E processes ideal.
• Strong writing, communication,
  organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written
  communication skills.

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