Program Assistant-SUSTAINED

Location: Yumbe, Uganda
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Reports to: Senior Program Officer
Salary Level: Level 4
Minimum Salary: UGX 1,740,947/=
Current Team Member: New Position

Essential Job Responsibilities

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Learn and integrate safeguarding measures into work, including risk mitigation.
• Uphold Mercy Corps’ values, respecting participants and team members.
• Encourage open communication and promote the use of reporting mechanisms for any concerns.

Technical Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Assist in designing and implementing work plans.
• Conduct participant identification for various activities.
• Mobilize participants and organize community trainings in line with work plans and budgets.
• Coordinate and monitor project implementation, document success stories, and collaborate with program team members.

Gender and Youth Integration

• Ensure program activities apply gender equity and empowerment principles.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Responsible for data collection, validation, quality control, and submission.
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform implementation.
• Document best practices and lessons learned, and submit timely reports.

Influence and Representation

• Promote activity visibility at community and sub-county levels.
• Establish relationships with local stakeholders and avoid duplication of services.
• Support visits from government, HQ staff, donors, and media.

Knowledge and Experience

• Certificate or Diploma level training.
• 1-2 years of community mobilization, training, and networking experience.
• Experience in working with NGOs, government partners, and community-based organizations.
• Fluency in local languages prevalent in the operational district is essential.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle (valid license or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Accountability

• Reports Directly To: Senior Program Officer
• Works Directly With: Oxfam, CARE Staff, and Program Team members.

Accountability to Participants & Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to behave ethically and support all efforts towards accountability, particularly to participants and international standards guiding relief and development work.

Success Factors

The ideal candidate will be bright, energetic, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. They should have a deep interest in humanitarian and development assistance, flexibility in problem-solving, and the ability to follow established procedures. They will also uphold Mercy Corps’ values and protocols related to safety and security.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions

The position is based in West Nile with 60% travel to field sites. Evening and weekend work may be required. Team members are expected to conduct themselves professionally, adhering to local laws and Mercy Corps policies.

Ongoing Learning

Mercy Corps promotes continuous learning and expects all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to personal and professional development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mercy Corps is committed to building diverse teams and fostering a culture of trust, respect, and inclusivity. We value different perspectives and strive to evolve into a more equitable and inclusive organization.

Safeguarding & Ethics

This position is classified as Level 3 risk due to frequent contact with participants and sensitive data. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance for any form of abuse or exploitation. Breaches will result in disciplinary action or termination.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their Cover Letter & CV saved in one PDF document (max 5 pages) by 9th September 2024. Any application that does not follow the instructions will be automatically discarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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