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 Denmark. The Embassy connects Denmark and Uganda, handling projects backed by Danish International Aid, supporting Danish companies in Uganda, and assisting Danish citizens.

Job Summary:
The Danish Embassy is seeking a Senior Programme Advisor to manage and drive their work on green agri-business, small-holder farmers, agri-finance, and climate change adaptation. This role involves overseeing projects with core partners such as aBi Development and aBi Finance, with a total budget of UGX 65 billion. If you have solid experience in project cycle management, development cooperation, and expertise in agribusiness, agri-finance, and climate, we would like to hear from you!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Drive implementation of projects throughout the programme cycle, including results frameworks, monitoring, performance targets, and oversight.
2. Lead the continuous development and improvement of the green agri-business and finance portfolio through close contact with implementing partners.
3. Ensure proper financial management, review audits, and ensure compliance with Danish rules. Maintain high-quality grants administration and reporting, both financial and narrative.
4. Coordinate and foster synergies with like-minded programmes through dialogue and partnerships with key stakeholders, including development partners and the Government of Uganda.
5. Participate in partners’ governance structures, representing and supporting the Embassy on boards of directors, committees, and shareholder/member meetings.
6. Ensure compliance with EU rules under a delegated partnership. This position is part of a delegated partnership with the EU, and the tasks contribute to this.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
– Master’s degree in agriculture, business, climate, development management, finance, economics, or a related field.
– Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a programme manager and in administration and management of grants. Experience with another development partner is advantageous.
– At least 3 years’ experience working in agriculture, agri-business, agri-finance, climate change, environment, or related fields.
– Experience in managing partner organisations concerning grants management. Corporate governance experience is beneficial, as is experience with EU grants.
– Proficiency in financial management, including budget development, monitoring, and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Behavioural Competencies:
– Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to work.
– Excellent 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 over own tasks and work planning, with a high level of independence.
– A team of committed colleagues working in an open and informal environment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should 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 email 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