Senior Programme Advisor at Danish Embassy

• Oversee the strategy, partner implementation and partner administration of projects within agri-business and agri-finance, including results frameworks, finance, and reporting. Develop and start new projects in line with the overall Danish strategy.
• Provide technical advice and support to implementing partners so that they are equipped to contribute effectively towards agri-business, agri-finance, climate and environment.
• Participate in donor coordination as well as dialogue with the Government of Uganda.

• Manage relationships with key partners, focusing on the Embassy’s participation in governance, e.g. participating and supporting boards of directors, board committees and owners’ meetings.
• In dialogue with the team leader, suggest and implement changes in the Embassy’s involvement in partner governance.

• Administration and management of engagement(s) within agri-business and agri-finance. This includes, but is not limited to, partner accountability, anti-corruption follow-up, procurement and budget management.
• Review of grants to ensure adherence to Danish government requirements related to budget presentation, acceptability of cost and other requirements.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Danida administrative guidelines, seeking external and internal advice as required to facilitate compliance.
• Coordinate and oversee annual audits; ensure effective implementation of all audit recommendations.
• Monitoring of compliance and progress during the implementation of the grant.
• Oversee timely reporting, including financial and narrative reporting. Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, particularly donor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with EU rules under a delegated partnership. The position is part of a delegated partnership with the EU, and the tasks contribute to this.

• Master’s degree in business, agriculture, finance, economics, social science or a related field
• At least 8 years’ experience in administration and management of grants, working for a donor or in a medium or large-sized donor-funded organisation.
• Experience working directly with agriculture, climate change, environment or related fields.
• Proven project management experience, preferably within international cooperation
• Knowledge of corporate governance from the private or NGO sectors
• Experience in financial management, including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with partner organisations in relation to grants management
• Good interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively
• Strong reporting skills, particular attention to detail and result orientation
• Ability to work independently and proactively follow up.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A competitive compensation package, including an attractive pension and health insurance scheme
• Open working environment, influence on own tasks and planning of work.
• Possibility of flexible work hours
• Good colleagues, both Ugandan and Danish
• 37 work hours per week

The expected commencement date is June 1st 2023. The position is fixed-term, ending Dec 31st 2027, with a possibility for renewal.

More about us: The Danish Embassy in Kampala connects Denmark and Uganda. The Embassy handles projects backed by Danish international aid and supports Danish companies in Uganda and Danish citizens. The current development program (2018-2023) has a budget of 550 billion UGX, with goals of reducing poverty, adapting to climate change, promoting human rights, supporting green growth and employment and good governance. The position is in Team Green Economy, which works with agriculture, trade, the private sector, Danish businesses, climate change and refugees.