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Fundraising and project development (40%).

• In cooperation with colleagues in DCA Uganda and directly supported by the HQ GPRM, the PDQ Team Leader/Manager will:
• Contribute to enhancing the quality and efficiency of programme development and resource mobilization from both international and national donors: Update Fundraising Strategy and plan for DCA Uganda in alignment with the country programme and current priorities; Proactively identify new donors and funding opportunities; Responsible for adherence to the PPM Programme and Project Management cycle and all relevant internal DCA processes; Coordinate, facilitate and quality assure, the development of proposals at the Country Office; Submit applications according to relevant international donor call for proposals and our Denmark based funds as per agreement with Country Office and HQ GPRM; Ensure DCA is represented at donor meetings on local calls and at other functions and; Build relations with both new and existing donors.
• Ensure proper project development processes by coordinating activities related to project design including consortium and writing workshops; lead/support itinerary planning with programme teams for donor and HQ visits and; preparing clear action plans.
• Maintain a high level of information sharing with HQ GPRM through regular updates on progress, obstacles and results and; sharing donor communication and minutes as necessary.

Grants Management (20%)

• Ensure effective and quality grants management of international funded projects: Support HQ grants compliance processes e.g. Step 1.2 and project setup; Oversee ongoing monitoring of internationally funded projects in accordance with donor guidelines. Communicate with, and report to donors, in a timely and accurate manner; Build capacity of DCA staff and partners on donor guidelines for implementation, visibility and reporting and; Supervise the Grants Assistant in overseeing and supporting the management of all in-country institutional donor grants including the archiving, documentation and keeping the PPD up to date on all projects.

Communication, visibility and Data Collection (15%)

• Build relations and increase visibility of DCA among both donors, private sector, partners, INGOs and other key stakeholders as reflected in: Increase the visibility of DCA and international/national donors’ knowledge of DCA; Managing the Communications and Reporting Officer and overseeing the development of the annual communication plans and creation of communication materials; Network with donors of interest to DCA and other relevant stakeholders; Oversee the Communication and Reporting Officer as per need in executing donors’ visibility and communication guidelines; Coordinate with programme staff on relevant grants management information received at important stakeholder meetings (e.g. inter-agency meetings) and; Accompany donors to project sites.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (15%)

• Provide strategic leadership for programme learning and quality assurance, ensuring evidence and insights inform programme design, adaptation, and country programme strategy: Lead any strategic learnings for the country programme; Oversee the development and quality assurance of donor reports, ensuring timely, accurate, and results-based reporting in line with donor and organisational requirements; Supervise the programme evaluations, reviews, and learning processes to strengthen accountability and continuous improvement across the country programme; Line manage and provides strategic guidance to the MEAL Coordinator to ensure effective monitoring systems and evidence generation across programmes and; Ensure programme performance, learning, and evaluation finding inform organisational decision making programme development, and future funding opportunities.

Support and Capacity Development (5%)

• Build the competence of DCA staff and partners to do fundraising from international as well as country-based donors through: Capacity learning agenda when facilitating a process and Participate in field visit.

Team Leadership, Supervision, and Staff Development (5%)

• Provide strong leadership, supervision, and mentoring to the Programme Quality Team to promote a high‑performing, collaborative, and accountable work environment. This includes: Offering regular coaching, guidance, and technical backstopping to the MEAL Coordinator, Grants Assistant, and Communications & Reporting Officer; Setting clear performance expectations, conducting structured check‑ins, and supporting staff to meet individual and team objectives; Fostering a positive team culture that values learning, transparency, mutual respect, and collective problem‑solving; Promoting teamwork, open communication, and a supportive environment where staff feel empowered and motivated to excel; Ensuring team wellbeing, constructive feedback processes, and adherence to DCA’s values and Code of Conduct.