Jobs at DANIDA in Uganda- Programme Advisor

Job Title:

Senior Programme Advisor

( DANIDA, Uganda )


Our client, the Embassy of Denmark/Danida, is seeking to recruit a competent Ugandan to fill the following position

Job Title: Senior Programme Advisor - Private Sector Development

Job Purpose:

To contribute to the development of Uganda’s private sector within the national policy framework by managing Danida’s engagement in private sector development in Uganda, Danida Business Partnerships programme (DBP) and dialogue with Government and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Working as a member of the Embassy’s Growth Team:

    Deliver the Embassy’s performance targets for the Danish Business Instruments (DB Finance and DB Partnerships).
    Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and communication of the Danida Business Partnerships programme.
    Actively identify partnership opportunities, working with requests received from firms both in Denmark and in Uganda, vetting those for their eligibility and working closely with them to find partner matches.
    Work closely with these partners to help them develop and implement their business plans and to monitor their progress closely.
    Serve as the local focal point for Danida’s Business Finance instruments.
    Provide a support function to the Embassy on the private sector oriented part of the U-Growth programme, working mainly with the aBi Trust component.
    Maintain and develop an active and dynamic policy dialogue with Government and other stakeholders. This includes an active participation in the Private Sector Development Partners Group and in the Competitiveness and Investment Climate Strategy Steering Committee.
    Ensure that all relevant cross cutting issues (gender, HIV/aids, occupational health and safety, good governance, climate change and environment, green growth and rights-based approaches) are included in the design and implementation of the private sector development programmes and partnerships supported
    Contribute to the public diplomacy efforts of the Embassy

Requirement:

    A minimum of a Masters Degree either in Business Management or Corporate Governance or Business and Enterprise.

Preferred:

    A post graduate qualification in Accounting, Finance or Chartered Company Secretary Certification.

Experience: Essential

    A minimum of 10 years' of progressive post-graduate experience working at management level in the private sector, and/or with private sector development.

Preferred

    Experience in providing direct support to the establishment, development and management of small and medium enterprises.
    Experience working with International Business Development.

Knowledge and Skills:

    Strong marketing skills.
    Strong networking skills.
    Good analytical skills.
    Well developed communication skills.
    String negotiation skills.
    Strong understanding of good practice for business development and management processes.
    Sound knowledge of good practice in development aid and processes.
    Computer literacy.

Behavioral Competencies:

    Ability to think at a strategic level
    Ability to analyse current and future needs
    Ability to work independently and execute decisions in line with strategic and general Danida guidelines
    An understanding of cultural differences in the world of development
    Ability to adjust to different settings
    Ability to work in a team
    Ability to initiate processes
    Ability to deliver results
    Professional and personal integrity.

How to apply:

    Application forms can be down loaded from the aikan website: www.aikanhr.com or picked up from the aikan offices.
    The completed application form must be submitted together with typed copies of the applicant’s CV with 3 references, cover letter, and photocopies of academic credentials.
    Please hand-deliver the application to the aikan offices or email them as attachments to info@aikanhr.com.
    Closing date for submission is 4:30pm on, Friday 27th July 2012
    Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.


Deadline: 27th July 2012