Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Programme Executive
Overview
The Embassy of Ireland in Uganda works to strengthen bilateral relations between Ireland and Uganda to promote Ireland’s values and interests in Uganda. Ireland’s current strategy (2021-2022) for Uganda is guided by our foreign policy, ‘The Global Island, Ireland’s Foreign Policy for a Changing World’, and Ireland’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’. The Embassy’s work includes consular and visa services, cultural promotion, trade and investment promotion, political engagement, and the development co-operation programme. It also aims to support Uganda in its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals aligning with the priorities of Uganda’s third National Development Plan.
The Embassy is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as Programme Executive. The Programme Executive is a key support function in the Embassy working with the Management team and technical advisors to ensure efficient and effective administration, compliance with institutional grant management requirements and delivery of the Embassy business plan.

Specific Duties will include:
• Providing administrative support to the grants management process
• Leading on specific initiatives or projects within the current development programme, as well as supporting the work of programme advisors.
• Ensuring strong communications of the results of the development programme and maximum visibility and communication of Ireland’s investment in Uganda.
• Working with a cross-Embassy team on the organisation and management of key Embassy events.
• Providing administrative support to the development programme and Head of Cooperation.
• Experience, Skills or Competencies required:
• A degree in development studies, social science, education, communications or another relevant discipline.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.
• A high standard of English both written and verbal
• Strong administrative, organisational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• A very high standard of personal integrity
• Ability to prioritise effectively and deliver at pace to deadlines
• Experience in the following areas will be considered an advantage: communications, education, and monitoring & evaluation.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
The Job Description and Application Form for this position are available on our website www.dfa.ie/uganda
Completed application forms should be sent via e-mail only to Recruitment.Kampala@dfa.ie, with the subject line; Programme Executive. Applications must be received before 16:30 hrs. on Friday 6th May 2022. No applications will be accepted after this deadline. No CVs will be accepted.
Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.
The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Uganda prior to recruitment.
The Embassy of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Selection Process:
A short-listing of candidates will be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above and selected candidates will be called for a competency-based interview and test in May 2022.
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Security Clearance for Local Staff:
Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position they will be required to supply this information again

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