Job tittle: Program/ Project Management
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Organization: Mercy Corps
Program Officer based in Kampala (Open to Uganda Nationals only)
Breif department description:
The G4AW-MUIIS is a consortium of partners in the agriculture industry who are looking to develop a low cost offering of bundled mobile services and crop insurance to agriculture smallholder farmers in Uganda. The project will reach over 350,000 soybean, maize or sesame farmers. The goal of the project is to increase crop yields by 25% and increase farmer incomes by 20%.
The G4AW-MUISS consortium is being lead by The Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) based in the Netherlands. The consortium consists of seven partners are all working in the agriculture sector. Mercy Corps Uganda is the key local implementing partner.
Position Summary:
Mercy Corps is looking for an experienced, qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Program Officer. Reporting to the Agri-Fin Mobile Uganda Country Coordinator, the Program Officer is responsible for providing overall oversight and administration for the G4AW-MUISS program. The role is ultimately about being the focal person for ensuring all elements of the program are executed, while ensuring compliance to Mercy Corps systems.
Key Job fnctions:
- Plan and monitor the implementation of the G4AW-MUIIS program especially with regard to the Mercy Corps program deliverables and business model development.
- Collaborate 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;
- Conduct field assessments to better understand local end-user preferences for receiving agricultural information.
- Work 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 reports on M&E findings, working closely with technical staff and implementing partners;
- Understand donor and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, rules and regulations to assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance.
- Respond to internal & external requests for information on program activities through verbal and written communication in coordination with AgriFin Mobile Director and Country Coordinator;
- Participate in Agri-Fin Mobile program activities.
- Represent Mercy Corps at public and media events when requested
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, agribusiness, economic development or other relevant field required.
- Minimum of 4 years practical experience in the private sector, business, market/economic development and/or related industry.
- Demonstrated experience in the private sector and with private sector engagement and development;
- Experience in private sector business development services a plus.
- 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.
- Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.
Submit your E-mailed application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates through the Human Resource Manager to mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: before close of business on June 27, 2016