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Job Title:  Programme Advisor – Accountability, Civic Engagement and Rights

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 Programme Advisors to help drive our work on Accountability, Civic Engagement and Rights. If you have experience in the administration of development cooperation, development cooperation programming and within civil society, we would like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Programme implementation

• Oversee the strategy, 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.
• Participate in coordination and dialogue with stakeholders incl. Development Partners, the Government of Uganda, and civil society.

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. ensuring all partner contracts are signed, filed and agreed obligations are implemented, including partner accountability, anti-corruption follow-up and budget management.
• Oversee timely reporting, including financial and narrative reporting.
• Monitoring of compliance and progress during the implementation of the grant.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the Programme Advisor – Accountability, Civic Engagement and Rights must hold Master’s degrees in political science, social science, development studies, business, finance, economics, or a related fields
• Five years of experience in administration and management of grants, working for a donor or in a medium to large-sized donor-funded organisation.
• Five or more years of experience working in the area of accountability, civic engagement and human rights.
• Experience working with partner organisations in relation to grants management
• Good interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• 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
• A work week of 37 hours and competitive compensation package, including attractive pension and health insurance scheme
• Expected commencement date is 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is fixed-term, ending 31 December 2027, with a possibility for renewal.

How to Apply:

To apply please send your CV and cover letter (including contact details for 3 work-related referees) to email address kmtambrecruitment@um.dk with the subject “DK – Programme Advisor PACER”. Your E-mail must not exceed 2 MB.

Please only email your CV and cover letter, do not attach copies of certificates, diplomas or reference letters. Please do not attach photographs to your CV or cover letter.

All relevant applicants are encouraged to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.

While we appreciate all applicants for their interest in working with us, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline: 31 July 2023 by 5 PM

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