Partnership Officer

About the role

The Partnership Officer reports directly to the Finance Specialist within the Sustaining Gains & Continuing Services for Smallholder Farmers (SGCF) project, a 12-month consolidation initiative implemented by GOAL Uganda in partnership with Agriterra. The project supports smallholder farmers, farmer organisations, cooperatives and other local actors across 14 districts until August 2027. The officer supports the Finance Team in managing Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Private Sector partners, helping approve proposals, oversee partner fund use and build partner capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Support the capacity building of partner organisations' financial systems
• Carry out pre-award financial capacity assessments of new and existing partners
• Visit all partners and report findings in line with GOAL policies and procedures
• Review partner budgets for project applications against donor rules
• Carry out post-award assessment reviews and produce visit reports
• Ensure partner contracts are reviewed by the Finance Specialist before signing
• Monitor and facilitate partner tranche payments, including checking supporting evidence
• Support partner grant management, review finance reports and highlight issues for the Finance Specialist
• Coordinate partner funding management forums and routine partner assessment meetings, taking accurate minutes
• Document decisions formally to partners in writing
• Keep a backup of information in the office and ensure partner expenditure and reporting reports are accurate and on time

Required profile

• University degree in BBA Accounting or BA Finance/Accounting from a recognised institution
• ACCA/CPA at least level 2
• Minimum 2-3 years of INGO experience in a similar role
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time from base

Required skills

• Desirable: experience working with both private and public sectors
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel