Climate Finance & Local Government Expert (Uganda based)

BwB is looking for a Uganda-based Climate Finance & Local Government Expert to support a potential assignment focused on strengthening local government capacity to access and manage climate finance in Uganda. 
 

Qualifications :

• A postgraduate degree in administration organisational capacity building management or an equivalent field. 

• At least 10 years of experience in public policy local development decentralisation climate change climate finance or related fields. 

• Demonstrated experience in Uganda and/or East Africa with strong knowledge of Ugandas institutional landscape for climate action and climate finance. 

• Strong understanding of Ugandas decentralised governance and local government system preferably gained through experience of working with local government institutions. 

• Strong knowledge of climate finance mechanisms donor requirements project preparation and funding application processes. 

• Experience of capacity-building work with government or other public-sector actors including developing training materials practical guidance and related tools. 

• Excellent written and spoken English. The ability to speak and write in French would be an advantage. 

Additional Information :

Application Deadline: 14th September 2026 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract