National Project Facilitator - Uganda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Project Facilitator - Uganda for a consultancy assignment financed by National Information Technology Authority-Uganda in Uganda.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming digital transformation initiative in Uganda, supported by the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda. The project focuses on enhancing the adoption and utilization of e-Government services across various public sector institutions through structured change management and capacity-building programmes.

To successfully execute this assignment, we are seeking a qualified National Project Facilitator in Uganda to provide vital on-the-ground support, coordinate stakeholder activities, and facilitate communication between the project team and local public sector entities. This role is instrumental in driving institutional readiness and ensuring the smooth implementation of digital public services.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Enhance the adoption and utilization of selected e-Government services across public sector entities.
• Conduct comprehensive stakeholder engagement and strategic communications to drive awareness.
• Build institutional capacity and organizational readiness across targeted public sector institutions.
• Support the operationalization of digital platforms through targeted facilitation and local coordination.

Scope of work

• Conduct stakeholder analysis and map key actors across targeted ministries, departments, agencies, and local governments.
• Execute structured engagement plans to secure institutional buy-in and active participation in e-Government initiatives.
• Assist in deploying strategic communication campaigns and awareness programmes to boost digital service visibility.
• Support organizational readiness assessments and the establishment of change champion networks within public institutions.
• Facilitate training delivery and capacity-building interventions for end-users and administrators.
• Support monitoring mechanisms to track adoption metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of change management interventions.

Your role as National Project Facilitator - Uganda

• Serve as the primary in-country liaison for project facilitation and stakeholder coordination in Uganda.
• Facilitate regular communication and meetings between project experts and local public sector counterparts.
• Support the organization and execution of off-site workshops and on-site capacity-building sessions.
• Assist in gathering local data, feedback, and insights to inform organizational readiness and impact assessments.
• Monitor local project activities and report progress to the team leader and project management.
• Help resolve operational or logistical bottlenecks hindering the downstream implementation of e-Government services.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or programme delivery in Uganda.
• Familiarity with public sector operations, digital transformation initiatives, or e-Government services.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills for working with diverse public sector stakeholders.
• Fluent in oral and written English language skills.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Experience working with international financial institutions or donor-funded projects in the digital sector.
• Prior involvement in change management or digital adoption programmes within public institutions.

A proactive professional with strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement experience in Uganda, capable of driving local collaboration and supporting the adoption of e-Government services.

Assignment details

• Location: Uganda
• Financed by: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a National Information Technology Authority-Uganda-financed project in Uganda.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.