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• To work closely with all the program and MEL staff in implementation
  of the program.
• Provide group mentorship and facilitate trainings
• Support business plan development and IGA support for AGYW groups
• To engage community members (community representatives, teachers,
  religious leaders, government officials and gatekeepers)
• Support identification of market and business opportunities and
  facilitate linkage of project beneficiaries and groups
• Coordinate directly with CBOs and other partner organizations to
  ensure AGYW linkage and access to layered services.
• To organize community events to sensitize target communities on the
  SKY Program
• To support partnership creation and management in relation to market
  facilitation activities and vocational training.
• Keenly monitor and track the success and failures of young women and
  groups and document learnings for the project
• To collect program data accurately and forward the same to the
  office timely.
• To support community mapping activities, market assessments and base-line/end-line
  evaluation activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely monitoring and field reports and other
  project documentation as required.
• Maintain proper project/program files and document progress reports.
• To represent the organization in meetings at the grass root level.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a
  manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its
  humanitarian mission.
• Supervise grass root community structures to provide effective group
  mentorship and support to achieve project objective
• Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or
  representatives

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as
  determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment
  and are aware of policies.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Program Officer job
  opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development,
  social sciences, or related field;
• Three years of experience working with NGOs/CBO’s in civic
  engagement, livelihoods and education
• Commitment to working with youth and vulnerable groups in need,
  regardless of race, tribe, religion or gender;
• Understanding of working with local partners;
• Good problem solving, written and oral communication skills;
• Strong written and spoken English
• Local language skills highly required
• Ability to work without constant supervision and as part of a mixed
  team;
• Good knowledge of MS Office software such as Excel, Word, and
  Access;
• Ability and willingness to ride motor bike is a MUST.
• Have the ability and curiosity to work comfortably and effectively
  in this region.
• Be an excellent communicator, have a strong sense of humor,
  multi-tasked, and able to work I in difficult and often stressful
  environments.
• Good partnership manager
• Ability to effectively function in a team setting to achieve
  objectives
• Have self-drive and inititive to deliver quality programing
• Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
• The position is based in Oyam, (Uganda). The region is secure with
  access to most basic amenities.

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