Job Title: Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting
Organisation: Grant Thornton
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory services. Grant Thornton Uganda is a member of Grant Thornton International Limited, with offices in Kampala and Jinja. Grant Thornton boosts an opportunity to be part of 38,500 dynamic people working cohesively to provide seamless services to clients in more than 130 countries across the globe.
Job Summary: Role Summary: Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting
The successful candidate will be an integral member of Grant Thornton’s Public Sector Consulting team, fully responsible for leading and executing all consulting engagements related to Public Sector, including but not limited to Public Financial Management (PFM), Programme Management, Capacity Assessments, Capacity Building, Monitoring and Evaluation (MSE), Governance Reforms, and Institutional Strengthening. He/she will represent the firm professionally, uphold its values, and drive high-quality delivery in engagements involving government entities, development partners, and donor-funded programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute all consulting assignments related to Public Sector Consulting spanning PFM, programme management, governance reforms, fiduciary risk assessments, institutional capacity building, and broader public sector reforms.
- Manage fiduciary reviews, verification assignments (as Independent Verification Agent], and assessments of Government service delivery mechanisms, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and actionable recommendations.
- Provide strategic advisory support to public sector clients on policy, governance, institutional reforms, and performance improvement.
- Develop, review, and submit high-quality proposals, expressions of interest (EOls), concept papers, and technical documentation in response to donor, government, or development partner consulting opportunities
- Proactively build, maintain, and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, donors, and sector influencers.
- Mentor, coach, and supervise project teams, ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, and professional growth of team members.
- Contribute to departmental strategic planning, revenue growth, and market positioning, driving innovation in the firm’s public sector consulting offering.
- Represent Grant Thornton in external forums, workshops, and engagements as required to promote the firm’s expertise and thought leadership in the public sector consulting space.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) with 4 years of post-qualification experience.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Public Financial Management, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or related disciplines will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in Public Sector Consulting, with a solid track record in PFM advisory.
- Proven experience working with Government ministries, departments, agencies, and Development Partners.
- Demonstrated expertise in proposal writing, bids, and donor-funded consulting assignments.
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should apply through by sending CVs ONLY to [email protected]
Deadline: 30th June 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60