Project Director Uganda Jobs in Uganda 2026 – adelphi

• Establish and operationalize the Kampala project office.
• Develop organizational structures, internal procedures, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate office operations with adelphi headquarters.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and donor compliance.
• Ensure effective financial controls and audit readiness.
• Lead procurement planning and vendor selection processes.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with donor regulations.

• Recruit, onboard, supervise, and mentor the Uganda project team.
• Develop annual work plans and implementation schedules.
• Promote a high-performance and collaborative working culture.
• Monitor staff performance and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and reporting standards.

• Lead implementation of Green Enterprise Advisory initiatives.
• Coordinate Green Finance and Business Development Services.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, stakeholder engagements, and networking events.
• Monitor project performance and ensure timely delivery of activities.
• Maintain quality assurance across all programme components.

• Represent adelphi and UGEFA across Uganda.
• Build strong relationships with commercial banks and financial institutions.
• Engage government agencies and development partners.
• Collaborate with enterprise support organizations and business advisors.
• Maintain donor relationships and protect organizational reputation.

• Identify funding opportunities for future programmes.
• Support proposal development and resource mobilization.
• Develop strategic partnerships for project sustainability.
• Position UGEFA for future expansion and long-term impact.
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• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Public Policy, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong background in programme management and operations.
• Experience working within Uganda or East Africa.
• Knowledge of private sector development and SME support.
• Expertise in green entrepreneurship or climate finance.
• Experience managing donor-funded programmes.
• Budget management and financial oversight skills.
• Procurement and contract management experience.
• Team leadership and staff management experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Professional proficiency in English.
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• Strategic leadership
• Programme management
• Office establishment experience
• Financial management
• Budget planning
• Procurement management
• Contract administration
• Team supervision
• Coaching and mentoring
• Stakeholder engagement
• Donor relationship management
• Business development
• Proposal writing
• Green finance expertise
• SME development knowledge
• Workshop facilitation
• Risk management
• Compliance management
• Project planning
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Partnership development

• Opportunity to establish and lead a new country office.
• Leadership role within a major EU-funded programme.
• International and multicultural working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Continuous professional development.
• Mentorship and training opportunities.
• Collaborative organizational culture.
• Opportunity to shape Uganda's green finance ecosystem.
• Potential contract extension beyond December 2028.
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• Updated CV
• Academic certificates
• Supporting documents
• Availability information