Partnership Officer

GOAL Uganda is seeking a qualified and experienced Partnership Officer to support the implementation of the Agrifood System Transformation for Youth Employment (ASTYE) programme.

This five-year initiative aims to create dignified and fulfilling employment opportunities for financially disadvantaged young people, particularly young women, refugees, and other vulnerable groups, by addressing barriers within Uganda’s agrifood system.

Aligned with Uganda’s development priorities and the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy, the programme seeks to expand youth employment, strengthen skills, and promote inclusive economic growth.

GOAL will implement a component targeting 500,000 financially disadvantaged young people, with 456,000 expected to transition into work and 336,000 to secure dignified and fulfilling employment. Young women account for 80% of the overall outreach target.

Reporting to the Partnership Manager, the Partnership Officer will support the management of civil society and private sector partners, working closely with the Finance Team. The role involves assessing partner capacity, reviewing proposals, monitoring the use of funds, and strengthening compliance with donor requirements and accountability frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
1. Partner Mapping and Selection

Research and identify potential partners based on credibility, capacity, and programme objectives.
Maintain accurate partner records in the Partnership Information Management System (PIMS).
Document partner selection processes and maintain appropriate records.
2. Partner Onboarding and Due Diligence

Conduct partner assessments and identify operational and financial risks.
Review organizational documents and assess partner capacity.
Work with partners to address identified gaps and develop improvement measures.
3. Partnership Contracting

Prepare partnership agreements for review and approval.
Coordinate inception meetings to establish shared goals, responsibilities, and deliverables.
Agree on risk management procedures and monitoring arrangements.
4. Partnership Implementation and Management

Support joint planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
Review financial reports, budget utilization, and compliance with partnership requirements.
Conduct monitoring visits and track performance indicators.
Strengthen partner capacity through technical support and training.
Maintain effective communication and review partnership performance to guide renewal, modification, or closure.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have:

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or a related field as specified by the employer.
A CPA or ACCA qualification — mandatory.
At least three years of experience in auditing or a similar role.
Experience working with public and private sector organisations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable competencies: Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and training skills.

 
 
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