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• Significantly contribute to the Embassy’s
  overall political analysis and reporting about the political development
  in Uganda and the wider region.
• Actively represent Denmark and pursue
  Danish interests in relevant dialogue fora with the Government of Uganda,
  other development partners and civil society.
• Offer Danish Embassy colleagues with
  strategic advice to facilitate 
  effective policy dialogue within their respective areas and
  participate in management of development programmes in the area of
  governance and human rights based approach.
• Active participation and contribution to
  overall donor coordination and harmonization.
• Contribute to the Embassy’s external
  communication and public diplomacy.
• Responsible for the day-to-day programme
  administration; timely follow up on budgets, disbursement planning,
  financial reporting and audits.

• The applicant should hold a good master’s
  degree in a development related discipline (Political science, development
  economics, and public administration and management).
• At least eight years’ relevant post
  graduate professional experience from working in an international
  organization, government or with civil society.
• Broad working knowledge and interest in
  the area of Ugandan domestic politics, regional politics and security as
  well as development aid
• Past experience working with government
  institutions at senior level
• Significant experience working with
  development partners and civil society
• Past exposure and experience applying the
  principles of the Human Rights Based Approach.
• Prior experience from management of
  development programmes, incl. financial management, aid effectiveness
  donor coordination and harmonization
• Willingness and ability to work for the
  priorities and interests of the Danish Government
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Good operational and general day-to-day
  programme administration skills
• Well-developed communication skills in
  English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong social skills, not least
  flexibility, responsibility and integrity
• Work independently but enjoys cooperating
  with others in a team structure
• Shows initiative and has the ability and
  stamina to achieve results
• Possesses the ability to handle complex
  situations under pressure

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