Position K-5: Stakeholder Engagement Specialist – Uganda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Position K-5: Stakeholder Engagement Specialist for a consultancy assignment financed by National Information Technology Authority-Uganda in Uganda.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently seeking an expert Stakeholder Engagement Specialist for an upcoming digital transformation assignment in Uganda, supported by the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) and the International Development Association (IDA). The initiative focuses on implementing a structured downstream change management programme to enhance the adoption and utilization of e-Government services across selected public sector entities.

The primary objective of this role is to drive stakeholder buy-in, awareness, and institutional participation in digital public service initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with targeted Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Local Governments to overcome behavioral and operational barriers, ensuring seamless engagement and long-term sustainability of digital platforms throughout the country.

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

• Conduct comprehensive stakeholder engagement to drive awareness and adoption of e-Government services.
• Build institutional capacity and organizational readiness across targeted public sector entities in Uganda.
• Support the operationalization of digital platforms through targeted engagement and collaboration interventions.
• Contribute to post-implementation impact assessments to measure digital public service adoption and utilization.

Scope of work

• Conduct stakeholder analysis and map key actors across targeted public sector institutions.
• Execute structured stakeholder engagement plans to secure buy-in and active participation in e-Government initiatives.
• Design and deploy strategic communication campaigns and multi-channel messaging to enhance visibility of digital public services.
• Assess organizational readiness and establish change champion networks within participating public institutions.
• Develop training materials, user guides, and capacity-building programmes to support end-users and administrators.
• Set up monitoring mechanisms and track adoption metrics to evaluate change management effectiveness.

Your role as Position K-5: Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

• Lead the execution of stakeholder engagement plans tailored for large-scale public sector digital transformation programmes.
• Identify, map, and consult key internal and external stakeholders across various ministries, departments, and local governments.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, consultation sessions, and focus groups to gather feedback and address adoption bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with the strategic communications team to align engagement messaging with public awareness campaigns.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with institutional leaders, change champions, and key project counterparts.
• Contribute to organizational readiness assessments and feed stakeholder insights into change management strategies.
• Monitor engagement outcomes and report on stakeholder participation levels and feedback trends.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Development Communication, Marketing or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, public relations, or change management communications
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing stakeholder engagement plans for large-scale public sector, organizational transformation, or digital transformation programmes

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded digital acceleration or e-government initiatives in the region.
• Familiarity with organizational development and change management methodologies in public administration.

An experienced Stakeholder Engagement Specialist with a strong background in public sector digital transformation programmes, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of securing institutional buy-in.

Assignment details

• Location: Uganda
• Financed by: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
• 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? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

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.