Partnerships and Program Development Specialist
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FAO Uganda is hiring a Partnerships and Program Development Specialist to support donor intelligence, resource partner mapping, pipeline management, donor engagement, and programme design aligned with the Country Programming Framework 2026–2030. The role is full-time, based in Kampala, and requires senior-level experience in partnerships, resource mobilization, or programme development within development or humanitarian settings.
- Senior-level role with 5 years of experience required
- Full-time position based in Kampala, Uganda
- Focus on donor intelligence, pipeline management, and proposal development
- Supports FAO Uganda’s Country Programming Framework 2026–2030
- Requires strong English communication and coordination skills
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Experience
- Level:
- Senior level
- Length:
- 5 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Uganda
- Job descriptions &
- At least 5 years of relevant
- in resource mobilization, partnership development, or project management in humanitarian and development contexts is required.
- Professional work experience, at the national and/or international level,
- working in the UN or other international development organization is required
- Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English
- FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
- Technical/Functional Skills
- Excellent oral and written skills; including drafting, formulation and reporting.
- Accuracy and professionalism in developing resource partners or topical background research, document production and editing.
- Accuracy and professionalism in tracking resource partner engagements along the pipeline and ensuring eligibility and criteria compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners at different levels.
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications.
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
- Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy Announcement
- Job Posting
- 17/Aug/2026
- Closure Date
- 31/Aug/2026, 5:59:00 PM
- Organizational Unit
- FRUGA - FAO Representation in Uganda
- Job Type
- Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition
- Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
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- N/A
- Primary Location
- Uganda-Kampala
- Duration
- 11 months
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- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
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Requirements
Organizational Setting
FAO Uganda’s programme of work is guided by its Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2026-2030. The CPF is aligned with FAO’s Corporate Strategic Objectives (Better Nutrition, Better Environment, Better Production and Better Life) and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026-30 in support of the Government of Uganda’s (GoU) fourth National Development Plan 2026-30 (NDPIV). FAO's overall programme of work is funded by assessed and voluntary contributions. Member countries' assessed contributions comprise the regular budget, set at the biennial FAO Conference. Voluntary contributions (which are made in addition to obligatory assessed contributions) account for almost 70% of FAO’s budget, globally. In view of the significant share in FAO’s overall resources, voluntary contributions are crucial to the implementation of FAO Uganda’s CPF 2026-2030. FAO Uganda’s Partnerships and Program Development Unit supports the FAO Representative in ensuring systematic, high-quality, structured and coordinated identification, engagement, and securing of resources to deliver the Country Programming Framework (CPF).
Reporting Lines
The Partnerships and Program Development Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Partnerships and Program Development Specialist and in close collaboration with Programme personnel and staff of other teams, including, but not limited to the Operations, MEAL and Communication Units.
Technical Focus
The main role of the Partnerships and Program Development Specialist is to support donor Intelligence and resource Partner mapping, pipeline management and reporting, donor engagement and meeting support, and programme design for the country office.
Tasks And
Advanced University degree/University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in international development studies, international relations, economics, political and social sciences, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, rural development, or related field or any other discipline relevant to the work of the Organization. Consultants with bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional
Responsibilities
The Partnerships and Program Development Specialist will assist in the implementation of FAO Uganda’s Resource Mobilization workflow, including:
Donor Intelligence and Resource Partner mapping
Develop synthetic and up-to date briefing notes on priority bilateral and multilateral resource partners, covering funding priorities, country programme strategies, investment trends and alignment to the FAO Uganda CPF 2026-2030.
RM Pipeline Management and Reporting
Update and maintain the RM Opportunities Pipeline, tracking FAO Uganda’s engagement across their full lifecycle.
Prepare summary pipeline reports for monthly RM/Programme coordination meetings.
Support Programme/RM coordination meetings with agenda, note-taking, documentation and follow-up
Donor Engagement and Meeting Coordination
Coordinate and assist in the preparation of donor-facing engagements - including agenda-setting, development of presentations and briefing materials, logistics and post-meeting debrief notes with agreed follow-up actions. Draft donor correspondence in coordination with the Programme Development Specialist and relevant technical staff.
Assist with action tracker and follow up for each engagement.
Develop structured project briefs outlining strategic background, operational components, and progress status updates.
Programme Design and Resource Mobilization
As and when needed (for proposals or concept notes) assist along the Resource mobilization cycle - from eligibility assessment and funding window analysis through to concept note and proposal development - coordinating inputs from programme teams, M&E, gender and operations teams and ensuring alignment to CPF results frameworks.
Contribution to at least one review/update of the RM Strategy and Action Plan.
Programme/RM coordination meetings supported with agenda, documentation and follow-up.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
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