Chief Technical Advisor

The Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) is responsible for overall leadership and management of the project, including operational, financial, administrative, human resources, resource mobilization, country and sub-regional operations, technical guidance, and public communication.

• Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of dairy and tourism sector activities.

• Collaborate with Sida during inception to develop project logical framework, output-based budget, and other deliverables.

• Promote a learning culture within the project team, including establishment of an MRM system aligned with DCED standards.

• Prepare periodic/ad-hoc reports and case studies on project results.

• Manage project funds, budget, and human resources, including recruitment, performance review, and capacity development.

• Provide authoritative technical advice on sustainable enterprise development and market systems development.

• Build staff capacity to implement MSD approaches and promote trade, in collaboration with Geneva and ITC teams.

• Ensure gender mainstreaming, attention to equality, and women’s economic empowerment.

• Guide development and scaling of pilot interventions addressing key sectoral constraints.

• Support development and assessment of all planned project outputs.

• Establish project governance structures, including the Project Steering Committee.

• Coordinate project work with government, business, labor, ILO, ITC, and Sida.

• Maintain relationships with donors and similar projects for knowledge sharing, scaling-up, and resource mobilization.

• Represent the Office at meetings, seminars, and evaluations.

• Promote ILO policies and values in technical areas.

• Promote relationships with multi-lateral and bilateral donors.

• Oversee and monitor resource mobilization proposals in coordination with the country office.

• Perform any other duties requested by the responsible chief.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Economics, Management, International Development, Social Science, or related field with demonstrated MSD knowledge.

• A Bachelor’s degree + 2 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s.

• At least 10 years international experience in technical cooperation management.

• Leadership in market systems development or private sector development projects.

• Proven management skills in project cycle management, partnership building, and resource mobilization.

• Experience with dairy and tourism sectors, especially in Uganda, is advantageous.

• Experience managing multi-stakeholder activities and familiarity with ILO policies is advantageous.

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

• Strong ownership, integrity, transparency, and commitment.

• Ability to develop strategies and interventions aligned with project objectives.

• Excellent leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to promote learning culture, guide staff, and adapt project activities.

• Strong communication, networking, and report-writing skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, demonstrating gender-responsive, inclusive behavior.

• Adaptable to changes and culturally sensitive.