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Senior Associate, Public Sector Consulting job at Grant Thornton | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Grant Thornton is a globally respected professional services network committed to helping dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth through tailored audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing solutions. With a mission to make business more personal and build trust in every result, the firm has earned recognition for its integrity, agility, and quality of service, making it a trusted advisor to clients ranging from large corporations to growing businesses.
Grant Thornton fosters an inclusive, high-performance work culture that emphasizes continuous learning, diversity, and employee well-being, offering flexible work arrangements and meaningful career development opportunities. With a legacy dating back over a century, the firm has evolved through innovation and client-centric strategies, embracing digital transformation and sustainability as pillars of its business model. Operating in more than 130 countries, including a strong presence in Africa, Grant Thornton combines global expertise with local insights to deliver exceptional value.
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30 Jun 2025
Job Title
Senior Associate, Public Sector Consulting job at Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Public Sector Consulting
Organisation: Grant Thornton
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day technical execution of public sector consulting engagements, ensuring that all deliverables are of high quality, completed on time, and within budget for a wide range of assignments including Public Financial Management (PFM), Programme Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (MGE), Capacity Building, and Institutional Strengthening for government institutions and development partners.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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All suitably qualified candidates should apply through by sending CVs ONLY to recruitment@ug.gt.com
Deadline: 30th June 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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How to Apply
Take ownership of specific workstreams or components of public sector consulting assignments ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Contribute to fiduciary reviews, service delivery assessments, and Independent Verification Agent (IVA) assignments, providing objective analysis, drafting sections of reports, and presenting findings.
Actively support the preparation of high-quality Expressions of Interest (EOls), technical proposals, concept papers, and related submissions for donor-funded consulting opportunities. Participate in stakeholder engagement processes, including interfacing with government officials, development partners, donor agencies, and other key stakeholders throughout the consulting cycle.
Work collaboratively with managers and partners in identifying business opportunities, supporting bid development, and positioning the firm as a trusted advisor in public sector consulting. Conduct in-depth research, data collection, analysis, and policy reviews, translating insights into practical, evidence-based recommendations that inform project outputs.
Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members, providing guidance to build technical capability and ensuring deliverables meet professional standards.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, Development Studies, or any other related field.
Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA), is highly desirable.
Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ relevant experience in Public Sector Consulting, development partner-funded projects, or advisory roles in related fields.
Demonstrated experience working with Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and/or development partners/donor organizations on assignments related to PFM, governance reforms, programme management, and capacity development.
Practical exposure to fiduciary reviews, IVAs, M&E frameworks, or service delivery assessments is an advantage.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
