Uganda: Livelihood Program Assistant- 2 Vacancies based in Rhino Camp and Palorinya Settlement (Open to Ugandan Nationals Only)

PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006 and works to catalyze change makers within the Ugandan private sector, civil society and government to create economically dynamic, healthy and secure communities. We were recently awarded funding for an 18-month Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) funded program around Livelihood Programs for South Sudanese refugees in Bidibidi Settlement, Rhino Camp and Palorinya Settlement in Uganda. The program will focus on building Livelihood activities and Agriculture resilience through agricultural inputs and trainings, creation of VSLAs and IGAs activities.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

Mercy Corps is looking for an experienced, qualified person to fill the position of Livelihood Program Assistant. Reporting to a Program Officer, the Livelihood Program Assistant will support implementation of livelihood activities Rhino Camp and Palorinya Settlement. As needed, Livelihood Program Assistants will be expected to support all interventions of the program. Specific activities will include strengthening relationships with existing community structures, assessing beneficiaries; mobilizing community members for assessments and registration of beneficiaries; post-distribution monitoring and after-action-reviews and any other activity as needed. S/he will be a creative, action-oriented problem solver with strong experience in partnership management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Planning, developing and implementing livelihood activities

· In coordination with Program Manager and Officers, mobilize community members, taking care to identify those who fit the selection criteria, for registration and other activities.

· Support community sensitization activities. Identify specific topic areas of information needed and develop clear communications plans to effectively disseminate information.

· Support development of platform to distribute vouchers, seeds and tools and its implementation in the field.

· Support farmer’s trainings and demonstration gardens.

Documentation, and Reporting

· Support the development of livelihood training and farmers registration.

· Support data collection activities

· Maintain proper filing system

· Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during

Training Farmers on :

· Maintaining the quality of farms, crops, and livestock.

· Preparing land or greenhouse beds for growing crops

· Spraying fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds

· Harvesting and inspecting crops by hand

· Irrigating farm soil and maintaining ditches or pipes and pumps

· Directing and monitoring the activities of planting, weeding, or harvesting

Collaboration / Networking

· 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.

· Preferably 2 years’ experience in a similar position.

· Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred.

· Background in humanitarian response activities preferred.

· Strong community mobilization skills a must.

· Good writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.

· Good (English) verbal and written communication skills preferred.

· Computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

· Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills.

· 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.

· Proactive, problem-solving action orientation is essential.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The ideal candidate will;

· Have the ability and curiosity to work comfortably and effectively in the cultural, relatively poor infrastructure of West Nile.

· Be an excellent communicator, have a strong sense of humor, multi-tasker, and able to work difficult and often stressful environments.

· Be committed to the work of Mercy Corps and the objectives of this program. They will demonstrate their dedication with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and creative problem solving.

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 Senior Human Resource & Legal Manager to ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.orgOR Hand deliver applications to Mercy Corps Yumbe Field Office on Plot 1 Ideku Road, Chinia Village Yumbe Town Council. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Tuesday, 20^th June, 2017. Subject of the email should include the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.