Mercy Corps Program Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda

ood Security programs which comprises of Water and
Sanitation, Livelihood and Agriculture and Conflict Mitigation Management
Program in North and North Eastern Uganda. We implement programs in the northern districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago,
Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart
Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations.

• Provide leadership and strategic vision
  of program implementation, development and management.
• Ensure that program implementation is
  responsive to government counterparts, communities and partners, and
  aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan

• Actively facilitate the achievement of
  program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective
  M&E systems
• Ensure that M&E staff focus on
  assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for
  ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact
  level.

• Represent Mercy Corps at government,
  donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination
  with the Country Director.
• Coordinate activities with consortium
  partners, sub grantees, local government and other implementers, as well
  as with other Mercy Corps programs.

• Create a work atmosphere conducive to
  professional growth and development of personnel at all levels.
• Implement, and ensure all staff are
  effectively using, the performance planning and management system,
  establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive
  feedback.
• Promote accountability by conducting
  staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring
  that supervisory staffs do the same.
• Actively contribute to country
  team-building efforts, and ensure the integration of all team members into
  relevant decision-making processes.

• Work closely with program and finance and
  administration staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support
  field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset
  management), procurement, security, administration and human resources.
• Propose design of new local policies for
  greater efficiency and cost savings, as needed and in accordance with
  donor and Mercy Corps regulations.

• Work closely with the country teams’
  security focal points to develop and maintain systems that ensure the
  safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work.
• Ensure that programs are designed and
  implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management
  priorities.

• The candidate should hold an MA, MSc or equivalent
  in governance and public policy, economic development or environmental
  policy or related field.
• A minimum of five or more years’
  experience including three years in a senior management position,
  including at a regional/cross-country level.
• Previous experience with and strong
  understanding of DFID rules, regulations and compliance issues
• Strong writing, communication,
  organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Strong management skills, with good
  understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
• Past exposure and experience contributing
  to donor-funded proposal processes including assessment, design, and
  writing
• Proven understanding of both urban and
  rural livelihoods systems, climate change adaptation strategies, and
  resilience programming;
• Prior experience implementing activities
  in Uganda – with a strong understanding of the current political,
  economic, cultural and historical context.
• Knowledge of and experience working in
  Karamoja preferred.
• Excellent quantitative skills required.
  Financial accounting experience preferred.
• Past exposure and experience in building
  and maintaining strong/productive relations with implementing and
  strategic partner agencies is preferred. This includes coordinating with
  government authorities and counterparts.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability
  to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and
  cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated success building, managing
  and leading a team of professionals.
• Experience working in conflict
  environments is preferred.
• Security management experience in remote
  and insecure environments.
• Excellent team player, with good
  communication and diplomatic skills.
• Proven ability to work independently as
  part of a regional team and with international professionals.
• Excellent analytical and information
  management skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to
  work under stress and in austere contexts of remote locations.
• Flexible and creative in planning and
  problem solving.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow
  procedures and meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively
  with team members.
• Proven excellence maintaining
  professional internal and external relationships. A focus on building
  staff capacity.