Job Title: Programme Officer
Employer: The Royal Danish Embassy
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 17th January 2014
The Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala (Danida) seeks to Recruit a Programme Officer.
As our new colleague, you will be responsible for a broad Range of tasks within Denmark ’s development cooperation with Uganda . Initially, you will work with the Growth team at the Embassy under the direct supervision of the Team Leader. The team is responsible for the Embassy’s activities within the area of growth, employment and private sector development.
Knowledge and skills:
- A broad knowledge and interest in the area of development aid or social and economic development
- Experience from management of development programmes, incl. financial management and aid effectiveness
- Knowledge of IFMIS and Public Financial Management at sector level, including sector budget support and basket funding would be an advantage, preferable from the water sector
- Willingness and ability to work for the priorities and interests of the Danish Government
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Good operational skills
- Well-developed communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of Danish will be considered a special advantage
- Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong social skills, not least flexibility, responsibility and integrity
- Can work independently but enjoys cooperating with others in a team structure
- Shows initiative and has the ability and stamina to achieve results
- Ability to handle complex situations under pressure
Requirement:
Qualifications A minimum of a Master’s Degree within the social sciences or in a development related field, such as Public Financial Management, Public Administration and Management or Development Economics. Additional related qualifications will be an advantage. Experience A minimum of 5 years of relevant post graduate professional experience from working in an international organization, government or private sector in Uganda .
How to Apply:
Contact
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related references to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application: “DK – Programme Adviser”. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug