ABOUT FARSIGHT GROUP:
Farsight Africa Group is an advisory and implementation company that provides services in Media monitoring, Public Sector Advisory, Technology and Innovation, M&E Research and Learning, Human Resources and Strategic Communications. Our clients include governments, regional administrations, development organizations and corporate clients.
Farsight Africa Group has established a reputation in the marketplace for working in complex and challenging environments that demand a comprehensive understanding of local cultures, indigenous communication practices and relationships with stakeholders at both the grassroots and national level.
BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.
Farsight Africa is currently recruiting a Project Manager for its Public Financial Management department. The position is to be based in Uganda. Farsight Africa operates across the continent and an ability/willingness to travel is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical assistance and capacity building projects relating to domestic revenue mobilization, public financial management reform and Digital Transformation. The successful candidate will also contribute to Farsight Africa’s business development efforts with key donors such as the World Bank and the EU. Experience with the World Bank will be considered a strong asset.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Education:
- A master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Finance, IT, economics or related field)
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/ related field of study e.g. management accounting / Public Finance Management
- Must have Project Management Professional Certification
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with progressively more responsibility in digital transformation project management and direction, administration and public financial management in a team environment (experience managing World Bank-funded projects is considered an asset).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the public sector, managing public sector projects.
- Experience managing and directing new or existing international development projects, including:
- supervising and coordinating inputs and efforts from field and HQ team members;
- performing quality control on all deliverables;
- maintaining clear communication lines between HQ, the field and clients.
- Experience with international donor reporting requirements (GAC, DFID, World Bank, etc.);
Personal Attributes
- Ability to work in English is required. Other languages are an additional benefit, particularly French.
- Excellent writing skills (reports, work plans, proposals).
- Business Development skills.
- Strong financial management skills.
- Strong managerial and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset.
- gender budgeting/program-based budgeting.
- budget formulation, including medium-term fiscal and expenditure frameworks;
- domestic revenue mobilization;
- extractive sector governance.
How to apply
How to apply
WHO ARE WE A GOOD FIT FOR?
Our benefit comes from our client’s success; our approach is therefore client centric. Recognizing this balance of mutual achievement, our operations teams create the framework from which we can best respond to our client’s needs. Our professional, experienced workforce connecting across Farsight departments as a unified team applies tailored programs for each client. Suppose that sounds like you, apply and join our team.
WE, AS FARSIGHT AFRICA GROUP.
Our mission is to promote Development and Prosperity through concise, consistent, innovative services and products. We strive to become the go-to advisory services company contributing to a better tomorrow for our clients and communities.
BE PART OF THE TEAM!
Farsight Africa is a diverse and dynamic organization, developing relationships through its reliability, innovation and accountability. We seek long-term partnerships, with clients returning to us as they benefit from the tailored solutions of the Farsight Africa team.
READY TO JOIN AN EXCITING TEAM AND MAKE A CHANGE? APPLY NOW.
Kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@farsightafrica.com before 28th February 2024. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidate has been selected.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
We appreciate your interest in joining Farsight Africa Group. By submitting your CV/resume for consideration, you acknowledge and agree that we may collect, process, and retain the personal information provided in your application to evaluate your qualifications for current or future job opportunities within our organization.
Furthermore, you consent to Farsight Africa Group using your CV/resume for internal processes such as talent acquisition, candidate evaluation, and related administrative purposes. Your information will be confidential and only accessed by authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process.
We may also retain your CV/resume on file for a reasonable period to consider you for other positions that may become available.
You signify your understanding and acceptance of these terms by submitting your application.