Mercy Corps Senior Program Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
Mercy Corps Uganda looking for “Senior Program Officer”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before July 25, 2023.
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps Senior Program Officer Jobs 2023
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on July 13, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Program Officer to be based in Gulu, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Mercy Corps |
| Position | Senior Program Officer |
| Location | Gulu, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | July 25, 2023 |
Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2023
Essential Job Responsibilities
Program Implementation
- Provide leadership and daily oversight for planning and implementation of Pump-up Activities including; mentorship, support supervision and managerial support to the program team in the respective two districts.
- Support the program management team in the development of activity plans, budgeting and reporting formats
- Support in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the program activities, in accordance with Pump-up objectives.
- Supervise the activities and performance of Program Officer; participate in routine team meetings, adhere to performance review timelines, troubleshoot challenges and standardize implementation approaches.
- Identify and document best practices and failures in Pump-up Activity programming and provide timely feedback to the program team.
- Assist with ensuring timely and consistent submission of project reports, success stories and other relevant data (i.e. weekly, monthly and quarterly reports).
- Provide oversight to the program assistant in regards to adhering to procurement, finance and security policy and procedures, ensuring proper documentation of processes.
- Work closely with the overall program team to coordinate day to day operations and logistics to maximize use of resources and ensure complementary programming.
Position in Organization:
- Senior Program Officer
- Location: Gulu, Uganda
- Position Status: Full-time
- Reports to: Program Manager
- Supervises: Program Officer
- Salary Level: Grade 6
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, business, agribusiness, agriculture, economic development, or other relevant fields required.
- Background in business or market/economic development, with minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in the private sector, NGO working with Private Sector or related experience
- Experience in MEL (data collection, verification, documentation and reporting)
- Proven skills in networking, team-building, community consultations and organizational development
- Excellent reporting, communication and representation skills
- Willingness to consider new perspectives, promote gender equality and engage in advanced gender training
- Ability to ride a motorcycle and he/she should be in possession of a valid driving/riding license
- Proven knowledge and capacity in using computer basic applications MS word, Excel and internet
- In-depth knowledge of the social, cultural and economic context of the project areas
- Fluency in local languages prevalent within the operational district where assigned (highly desired)
How to Apply Mercy Corps Senior Program Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1024MERCY/JobBoard/df92509c-10a2-4fc7-9d8c-ddae2a94d9fc/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e3c30d47-be5b-4853-a9c5-ed2aa5b4bbdc
The Closing Date: July 25, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.mercycorps.org |
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