Job Title: Senior Programme Advisor – Green Agri-business and Finance
Organisation: Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala is the diplomatic mission of The Kingdom of the Denmark. The Danish Embassy in Kampala connects Denmark and Uganda. The Embassy handles projects backed by Danish International Aid, supports Danish companies in Uganda as well as Danish citizens.
Job Summary: The Danish Embassy seeks to recruit a Senior Programme Advisor to manage and drive our work on green agri-business, small-holder farmers, agri-finance and climate change adaptation. The core partners in these areas are aBi Development and aBi Finance, currently with a total budget of UGX 65bn. If you have solid hands-on experience in project cycle management, development cooperation as well as agribusiness, agri-finance and climate, we would like to hear from you!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive implementation of projects throughout the programme cycle, including results frameworks, monitoring, performance targets and oversight.
- Lead the continuous development and improvement of green agri-business and finance portfolio through close contact with implementing partners.
- Actively ensure proper financial management, reviewing audits and ensuring compliance with Danish rules. Ensure high quality grants administration and reporting, including financial and narrative reporting.
- Ensure coordination and synergies with like-minded programmes through dialogue and partnerships with key stakeholders, incl. development partners and the Government of Uganda.
- Participate in partners’ governance structure, e.g. represent and support the Embassy on board of directors, board committees and shareholder/member meetings.
- Ensure compliance with EU rules under a delegated partnership. The position is part of a delegated partnership with the EU, and the tasks contribute to this.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Senior Programme Advisor – Green Agri-business and Finance job must hold a Master’s degree in agriculture, business, climate, development management, finance, economics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years’ experience as programme manager and in administration and management of grants. Experience working for another development partner is a plus.
- At least 3 years’ experience working in the area of agriculture, agri-business, agri-finance, climate change, environment or related fields.
- Experience working with partner organisations in relation to grants management. Experience in corporate governance is a plus, and so is experience working with EU grants.
- Experience in financial management, including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative way of working.
- Strong communication skills in writing and speaking.
- Ability to work independently and proactively
What We Offer
- An exciting position with meaningful work and great responsibility.
- Influence of own tasks and planning of work and a high level of independence in the performance of tasks.
- Committed colleagues working together in an open and informal environment.
How to Apply:
All candidates should please send an updated CV and cover letter, including contact details for 3 work-related referees, to email address kmtambrecruitment@um.dk with the subject “DK – Programme Advisor Agribusiness”. In the cover letter, please relate your profile to the responsibilities, experiences and qualifications described above. Your e-mail must not exceed 2 MB.
All relevant applicants are encouraged to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc. Please do not attach copies of certificates, diplomas or reference letters, do not indicate your age, and do not attach photographs to your CV or cover letter.
While we appreciate all applicants for their interest in working with us, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline: 8th March 2024