Vacancy title:
Senior Grant Specialist/Assistant Grants Manager

Jobs at:
Uganda Skills Development Facility - USDF

Deadline of this Job:
19th November 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 18th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

The Government of Uganda has applied for credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Uganda Competitive Fund for employer-led short-term training (Uganda Skills Development Facility –USDF).
The Uganda competitive fund for employer-led short-term training is part of the Skilling Uganda Project addressing prevailing skills imbalances and shortages in Uganda. An important element of the initiative is to facilitate collaboration between training providers and industry to promote demand driven skills development with special attention to innovative modes of training. The Fund is an IDA-funded project managed by the Private Sector Foundation of Uganda.

Position: Senior Grant Specialist/Assistant Grants Manager
Location: Kampala Uganda
Reports: Head Skills Development Facility

Qualification and Competencies:

•  The Senior Grant Specialist/Assistant Grants Manager will have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field from a recognized institution.
  
•  Demonstrated successful track record in senior management experience of at least 8 years in a reputable organization.
  
•  Experience in mentoring and offering Business Development Support for SMEs on development programs for at least 3 years.
  
•  Financial Management experience of at least 5 years.