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About Mercy Corps

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 has been present in Uganda since 2006, focusing its interventions on economic and agricultural development, maternal child health and nutrition, governance, conflict management and humanitarian response. With funding from USAID, DFID, BPRM, Master Card Foundation and other donors Mercy Corps has been able to work together with communities in Uganda to respond to the needs of our target population, which is focused on women, youth and more specifically adolescent girls. In 2018, Mercy Corps had an impact on almost 1 million beneficiaries in Uganda through our work focusing on building resilience and enabling economic growth, improving opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improving governance and conflict management. Common themes include social behavior change, inclusive development, gender, and working in partnership with local government, the private sector and civil society actors.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps is implementing a five year USAID funded food and nutrition security Activity called Apolou in Karenga, Kaabong, Kotido, Amudat and Moroto Districts. In addition to this funding, Mercy Corps was awarded funding for an Animal Health for Resilience Activity on Animal Health interventions and policy in the Karamoja sub-region through USAID’s Resilience Challenge Fund. Activities will be focused on Kaabong and Amudat Districts. The overall goal of the Animal Health for Resilience Activity is to increase veterinary governance and increase public and private investment in disease prevention, surveillance, control, and response systems to strengthen productive assets for improved resilience in Karamoja.

General Position Summary

The Animal Health Manager will lead strategy development, implementation and technical oversight for the Animal Health for Resilience Activity within the broader Apolou Activity. This position will ensure close collaboration with the other Apolou Activity teams, government stakeholders, USAID and other implementing partners in Karamoja. The position will have full responsibility and accountability for the achievement of Activity outcomes.

Essential Job Responsibilities

● In partnership with the Government of Uganda at national and district levels, the position will lead the design and implementation of a 1-2 cost-effective livestock disease surveillance, monitoring and response systems.

● The incumbent is responsible for the development and operationalization of active and passive livestock disease surveillance, Livestock Early Warning System LEWs and response mechanisms

● Conduct a desk review and interview experts in public animal health systems to capture lessons learned and recommendations. With this information and in close consultation with district officials, Propose different models such as an event- and indicator- based surveillance, and community-based surveillance systems.

● Lead analysis of pilot disease surveillance/response systems including overseeing the completion of a cost-benefit analysis of different models to inform GoU decision making and budgeting.

● Lead monitoring of pilot performance and analysis of information to generate evidence-based guidance and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance systems.

● Will lead the co-design and implementation of research and learning agenda with central and district veterinary departments to establish an evidence base for informed policy development or strengthening and operationalization

● Will work with Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to prepare and endorse an animal health services capacity-strengthening plan for the Karamoja region. As part of the implementation of the plan, the manager will develop tailor made policy training courses targeting mid and senior level policy makers and civil servants to influence planning and budgeting processes at district level in animal health.

● Coordinate with other program Purpose Leads to support activity integration and information sharing within Apolou and other similar programs.

● Coordinate with GoU to provide technical expertise, analyze surveillance data, conduct studies, provide recommendations to partners, and conduct epidemiologic and programmatic assessments using program-developed instruments and tools.

● Coordinate with USAID animal health and livestock production advisors and relevant technical and regulatory leaders working in the space to identify lessons learned and models to be tested.

● Coordinate and assist government and CBO organizations that conduct animal health and disease outbreak response in Karamoja.

● Plan, lead and organise meetings and workshops to support strengthening of veterinary epidemiology capacities

● Develop a private sector animal health development strategy

● Ensure adherence to PM@MC program management minimum standards

Organizational Learning

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve – we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief of Party – Apolou Activity

Works Directly With: Senior Advisor – Animal Health, Chief of Party, Purpose Leads, MEL Team, Resilience Director

Supervises: Livestock Officers, MEL Manager
Accountability to Beneficiaries

● Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

● Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Ethics and Integrity

All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate the highest integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.

Knowledge and Experience

● Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with 5-10 years direct experience partnering with governments on animal health and disease surveillance systems including 3 years minimum experience in health or public health program management

● Experience working on policy and advocacy change with Government of Uganda, MAAIF specifically

● Knowledge of and experience working with complex MEL systems

● Experience working with USAID as a donor preferred

● Understanding of and experience of working with Resilience concepts

● Excellent analytical skills and experience working on livestock research

● Good self-management and interpersonal skills

● Experience working in or for Karamoja a plus

● Excellent written and oral communications skills in English language

● PMD Pro certification or equivalent is an advantage

How to apply:

The detailed job profile for this position can be accessed on our website or at this link; https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1024MERCY/JobBoard/df92509c-10a2-4fc7…

Please apply online by Friday, 13th December 2019. Attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including details of your qualifications and experience.

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About Mercy Corps

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 has been present in Uganda since 2006, focusing its interventions on economic and agricultural development, maternal child health and nutrition, governance, conflict management and humanitarian response. With funding from USAID, DFID, BPRM, Master Card Foundation and other donors Mercy Corps has been able to work together with communities in Uganda to respond to the needs of our target population, which is focused on women, youth and more specifically adolescent girls. In 2018, Mercy Corps had an impact on almost 1 million beneficiaries in Uganda through our work focusing on building resilience and enabling economic growth, improving opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improving governance and conflict management. Common themes include social behavior change, inclusive development, gender, and working in partnership with local government, the private sector and civil society actors.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps is implementing a five year USAID funded food and nutrition security Activity called Apolou in Karenga, Kaabong, Kotido, Amudat and Moroto Districts. In addition to this funding, Mercy Corps was awarded funding for an Animal Health for Resilience Activity on Animal Health interventions and policy in the Karamoja sub-region through USAID’s Resilience Challenge Fund. Activities will be focused on Kaabong and Amudat Districts. The overall goal of the Animal Health for Resilience Activity is to increase veterinary governance and increase public and private investment in disease prevention, surveillance, control, and response systems to strengthen productive assets for improved resilience in Karamoja.

General Position Summary

The Animal Health Manager will lead strategy development, implementation and technical oversight for the Animal Health for Resilience Activity within the broader Apolou Activity. This position will ensure close collaboration with the other Apolou Activity teams, government stakeholders, USAID and other implementing partners in Karamoja. The position will have full responsibility and accountability for the achievement of Activity outcomes.

Essential Job Responsibilities

● In partnership with the Government of Uganda at national and district levels, the position will lead the design and implementation of a 1-2 cost-effective livestock disease surveillance, monitoring and response systems.

● The incumbent is responsible for the development and operationalization of active and passive livestock disease surveillance, Livestock Early Warning System LEWs and response mechanisms

● Conduct a desk review and interview experts in public animal health systems to capture lessons learned and recommendations. With this information and in close consultation with district officials, Propose different models such as an event- and indicator- based surveillance, and community-based surveillance systems.

● Lead analysis of pilot disease surveillance/response systems including overseeing the completion of a cost-benefit analysis of different models to inform GoU decision making and budgeting.

● Lead monitoring of pilot performance and analysis of information to generate evidence-based guidance and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance systems.

● Will lead the co-design and implementation of research and learning agenda with central and district veterinary departments to establish an evidence base for informed policy development or strengthening and operationalization

● Will work with Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to prepare and endorse an animal health services capacity-strengthening plan for the Karamoja region. As part of the implementation of the plan, the manager will develop tailor made policy training courses targeting mid and senior level policy makers and civil servants to influence planning and budgeting processes at district level in animal health.

● Coordinate with other program Purpose Leads to support activity integration and information sharing within Apolou and other similar programs.

● Coordinate with GoU to provide technical expertise, analyze surveillance data, conduct studies, provide recommendations to partners, and conduct epidemiologic and programmatic assessments using program-developed instruments and tools.

● Coordinate with USAID animal health and livestock production advisors and relevant technical and regulatory leaders working in the space to identify lessons learned and models to be tested.

● Coordinate and assist government and CBO organizations that conduct animal health and disease outbreak response in Karamoja.

● Plan, lead and organise meetings and workshops to support strengthening of veterinary epidemiology capacities

● Develop a private sector animal health development strategy

● Ensure adherence to PM@MC program management minimum standards

Organizational Learning

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief of Party - Apolou Activity

Works Directly With: Senior Advisor - Animal Health, Chief of Party, Purpose Leads, MEL Team, Resilience Director

Supervises: Livestock Officers, MEL Manager Accountability to Beneficiaries

● Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

● Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. Ethics and Integrity

All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate the highest integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.

Knowledge and Experience

● Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with 5-10 years direct experience partnering with governments on animal health and disease surveillance systems including 3 years minimum experience in health or public health program management

● Experience working on policy and advocacy change with Government of Uganda, MAAIF specifically

● Knowledge of and experience working with complex MEL systems

● Experience working with USAID as a donor preferred

● Understanding of and experience of working with Resilience concepts

● Excellent analytical skills and experience working on livestock research

● Good self-management and interpersonal skills

● Experience working in or for Karamoja a plus

● Excellent written and oral communications skills in English language

● PMD Pro certification or equivalent is an advantage

How to apply:

The detailed job profile for this position can be accessed on our website or at this link; https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1024MERCY/JobBoard/df92509c-10a2-4fc7...

Please apply online by Friday, 13th December 2019. Attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including details of your qualifications and experience.

2019-12-14

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