Climate Finance & Local Government Expert
Bankers without Boundaries
Kampala, UG
Contract
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Job Description
Bankers without Boundaries (BwB) is an innovative leader in global finance, specializing in investment banking, asset management, and advisory services that create value for clients while benefiting the environment and society. Since its founding in 2013, BwB, a not-for-profit organization powered by former investment bankers, operates across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.
About BwB
Our mission is to serve the financial needs of governments, institutional clients, corporations, high net worth individuals, cities, and foundations worldwide, addressing some of the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Current Opportunity: Climate Finance & Local Government Expert (Uganda)
We are seeking a Uganda-based Climate Finance & Local Government Expert to support a potential assignment aimed at enhancing local government capacity to access and manage climate finance in Uganda.
Qualifications & Experience
- Educational Background: Postgraduate degree in administration, organizational capacity building, management, or an equivalent field.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years in public policy, local development, decentralization, climate change, climate finance, or related fields.
- Regional Knowledge: Proven experience in Uganda and/or East Africa, with strong familiarity with Uganda’s institutional landscape for climate action and climate finance.
- Governance Expertise: Deep understanding of Uganda’s decentralized governance and local government systems, preferably through direct experience working with local government institutions.
- Technical Skills: Solid knowledge of climate finance mechanisms, donor requirements, project preparation, and funding application processes.
- Capacity Building: Experience in developing training materials, practical guidance, and tools for government or public-sector organizations.
- Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English skills. Fluency in French would be advantageous.
Application Details
️ Application Deadline: 14th September 2026
About BwB
Our mission is to serve the financial needs of governments, institutional clients, corporations, high net worth individuals, cities, and foundations worldwide, addressing some of the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Current Opportunity: Climate Finance & Local Government Expert (Uganda)
We are seeking a Uganda-based Climate Finance & Local Government Expert to support a potential assignment aimed at enhancing local government capacity to access and manage climate finance in Uganda.
Qualifications & Experience
- Educational Background: Postgraduate degree in administration, organizational capacity building, management, or an equivalent field.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years in public policy, local development, decentralization, climate change, climate finance, or related fields.
- Regional Knowledge: Proven experience in Uganda and/or East Africa, with strong familiarity with Uganda’s institutional landscape for climate action and climate finance.
- Governance Expertise: Deep understanding of Uganda’s decentralized governance and local government systems, preferably through direct experience working with local government institutions.
- Technical Skills: Solid knowledge of climate finance mechanisms, donor requirements, project preparation, and funding application processes.
- Capacity Building: Experience in developing training materials, practical guidance, and tools for government or public-sector organizations.
- Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English skills. Fluency in French would be advantageous.
Application Details
️ Application Deadline: 14th September 2026