Climate Finance & Local Government Expert (Uganda based)

Company Description

Bankers without Boundaries (BwB), an innovator in global finance, is an investment banking, asset management and advisory firm focused on delivering value to our clients that benefit the environment and society. Founded in 2013, BwB is powered by former investment bankers and is a not for profit, with operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. BwB serves the financial needs of governments, institutional clients, corporates, high net worth individuals, cities, and foundations worldwide in meeting the most pressing social and environmental challenges.

Job Description

BwB is looking for a Uganda-based Climate Finance & Local Government Expert to support a potential assignment focused on strengthening local government capacity to access and manage climate finance in Uganda. 
 

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in administration, organisational capacity building, management, or an equivalent field. 

• At least 10 years of experience in public policy, local development, decentralisation, climate change, climate finance, or related fields. 

• Demonstrated experience in Uganda and/or East Africa, with strong knowledge of Uganda’s institutional landscape for climate action and climate finance. 

• Strong understanding of Uganda’s decentralised governance and local government system, preferably gained through experience of working with local government institutions. 

• Strong knowledge of climate finance mechanisms, donor requirements, project preparation, and funding application processes. 

• Experience of capacity-building work with government or other public-sector actors, including developing training materials, practical guidance, and related tools. 

• Excellent written and spoken English. The ability to speak and write in French would be an advantage. 

Additional Information

Application Deadline: 14th September 2026