Danish Embassy in Uganda Programme Advisor – Climate Finance and Environment Jobs in Uganda

Danish Embassy in Uganda Programme Advisor – Climate Finance and Environment Jobs in Uganda

The Danish Embassy seeks to recruit a Programme Advisor to help drive our climate finance and
environment. Our engagement in climate change and environment work is strong, with a project portfolio at EUR 60m. A large part of it is related to private finance mobilisation for climate change adaptation together with our partners aBi Finance and IFAD.

Forestry is a future area of interest. If you are a have experience in climate change finance as well as in the administration of development cooperation, then we would like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and coordination

Participate in developing and executing the Embassy’s approach to climate finance and
environment, including through activities with stakeholders and media.

Support coordination and dialogue with stakeholders incl. development partners, the
Government of Uganda, and civil society.

Programme implementation

Oversee the project finalisation, partner implementation and administration of projects including results frameworks, finance, and reporting.

Provide technical advice and support to implementing partners so that they are equipped to
contribute effectively towards the relevant thematic areas.

Administration and grant management

Support the drafting and review of grant agreements to ensure adherence to Danish government requirements.

Support with grant management, i.e. lead on partner contracts signing and filing. Oversee that
partners implement agreed obligations and ensure partner accountability, anti-corruption followup and budget management.

Oversee timely reporting, including financial and narrative reporting.

Monitoring of compliance and progress during the implementation of the grant.

Qualification & Experience

Master’s degree in political science, finance, business, climate change, social science,

development studies, economics, or a related field.

t least 5 years’ experience in administration and management of grants, working for a donor or
in a medium to large-sized donor-funded organisation.

At least 5 years’ experience working in the area of climate finance and environment. Knowledge of, or interest in, forestry is of particular interest.

Experience working with partner organisations in relation to grants management

Skills and Competencies

Strong writing skills, including material for external use.

Experience with MS Excel

Good interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Ability to follow written guidelines, work independently and do proactively follow up.

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

A work week of 37 hours and competitive compensation package, including attractive pension
and health insurance scheme

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Danish Embassy in Uganda Programme Advisor – Climate Finance and Environment Jobs in Uganda

Find jobs in Uganda. Jobs - Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.

Jobs in Uganda - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily - click here!