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Senior Programme Officer – PEARL Programme job at Mercy Corps Uganda | Apply Now
Rwenzori, Uganda
Mercy Corps is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty, supporting community resilience, and empowering individuals in the world’s toughest places through innovative, sustainable solutions. With a strong reputation for impactful work, Mercy Corps is recognized internationally for its ability to deliver humanitarian aid and foster long-term development through evidence-based programs that address both immediate needs and root causes of instability. The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture where employees are encouraged to innovate, develop leadership skills, and work collaboratively toward positive change.
Mercy Corps offers job opportunities across the globe, providing flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Established in 1979, Mercy Corps has evolved from a small relief organization into a global leader in humanitarian response, serving communities in over 40 countries. Its business model combines emergency response, development programs, and advocacy to address both humanitarian and development challenges in diverse contexts. The organization’s size and reach are vast, with a large network of dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners working in the field to create lasting change.
Guided by core values such as integrity, accountability, inclusion, and innovation, Mercy Corps strives to lead with compassion and a commitment to positive impact. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the organization invests in sustainable development, education, and climate action, ensuring that its projects benefit communities and ecosystems. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.
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Deadline:
14 Aug 2025
Job Title
Senior Programme Officer – PEARL Programme job at Mercy Corps Uganda
Mercy Corps Uganda
Job Description
Senior Programme Officer – PEARL Programme
Organization: Mercy Corps Uganda
Location: Rwenzori Region (Kasese/Bundibugyo), Uganda
Position Type: Full-time, Regular
Salary Level: 6
Reports to: Programme Manager
Team Status: New Position
Safeguarding Risk Level: 3 (Frequent participant contact, direct child engagement, sensitive data access, high accountability)
About the PEARL Programme
The Preventing Extremism through Advocacy, Resilience, and Local Action (PEARL) Programme is a strategic effort to prevent and counter violent extremism (VE) in Uganda. Focused on institutional reform and capacity development, PEARL promotes whole-of-society and whole-of-government (WoS-WoG) approaches.
Rather than direct service delivery, the programme prioritizes institutional strengthening, supporting state and non-state actors to overcome relational, capacity, and resource barriers to effective VE prevention and response.
Position Overview
The Senior Programme Officer will be instrumental in delivering PEARL programme activities at the community level. This role requires hands-on engagement with local partners, leaders, and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and local ownership.
You will lead community engagement, support partner capacity development, monitor programme performance, and represent Mercy Corps at coordination forums. A strong background in peacebuilding, stakeholder coordination, and adaptive programming is essential.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates should submit a combined PDF (Cover Letter + CV, max 5 pages) by August 14, 2025.
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How to Apply
Programme Implementation & Community Engagement
Lead planning and implementation of PEARL activities with local community structures.
Conduct regular field visits to ensure consistent application of programme methodologies.
Promote inclusive community participation through engagement with local leaders and stakeholders.
Provide feedback from the field to support programme adaptation.
Stakeholder Coordination & Representation
Represent Mercy Corps in district-level coordination and peace actor meetings.
Foster collaboration with government departments, civil society, and implementing partners.
Ensure alignment between local activities and programme strategy.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Reporting
Lead field-level monitoring of activities and results.
Document lessons learned and contribute to programme adaptations.
Manage programme data and support decision-making with accurate analysis.
Prepare and submit work plans, budgets, reports, and activity documentation.
Partner Support & Capacity Building
Support local partners in developing and executing institutional development plans.
Provide technical mentoring, tools, and systems to strengthen partner performance.
Ensure partner compliance and effective documentation of activities and finances.
Finance, Compliance & Security
Adhere to Mercy Corps and donor compliance requirements.
Ensure safety and security procedures are followed in the field.
Safeguarding & Accountability
Uphold Mercy Corps' safeguarding policies in all engagements.
Promote a culture of safety, openness, and accountability within your team.
Encourage use of reporting mechanisms such as the Integrity Hotline for any concerns.
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in peacebuilding or conflict-sensitive programming.
Strong understanding of institutional strengthening approaches.
Excellent coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in conflict or post-conflict settings.
Proficiency in local languages is an asset.
Motorcycle riding license is preferred but not mandatory.
Success Profile
Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
Able to adapt and respond flexibly in a dynamic environment.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders and community structures.
Proactive, team-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
Willingness to travel to remote field locations.
Living Conditions
This position is based in the field (Kasese or Bundibugyo) with up to 30% travel to Kampala.
Mercy Corps team members are expected to maintain professional conduct at all times, respecting local laws, culture, and Mercy Corps’ values.
Ongoing Learning
We expect all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to personal and professional learning, supporting innovation and continual growth within the organization.
Diversity & Inclusion
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to safeguarding individuals we work with. We do not tolerate any form of abuse or exploitation. All team members must adhere to our Code of Conduct and complete mandatory safeguarding training.
Report any misconduct during the recruitment process to: integrityhotline@mercycorps.org
