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. 

 

• 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 Uganda’s institutional landscape for climate action and climate finance. 
• Strong understanding of Uganda’s 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. 

Application Deadline: 14th September 2026