Title: Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting job at Grant Thornton
Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting
2025-06-24T18:46:59+00:00
Grant Thornton
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Finance
Management
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton
Join Our Dynamic Team
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms. We are made up of over 76,000 people in over 150 countries. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, committed, and highly talented individual for the role of Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting for our Uganda office who will go beyond business as usual to deliver a unique experience for our people, clients, communities, and member firms.
Role Summary: Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting
The successful candidate will be an integral member of Grant Thornton’s Public Sector Consulting team, fully responsible for leading and executing all consulting engagements related to the Public Sector, including but not limited to Public Financial Management (PFM), Programme Management, Capacity Assessments, Capacity Building, Monitoring and Evaluation (MSE), Governance Reforms, and Institutional Strengthening. He/she will represent the firm professionally, uphold its values, and drive high-quality delivery in engagements involving government entities, development partners, and donor-funded programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute all consulting assignments related to Public Sector Consulting spanning PFM, programme management, governance reforms, fiduciary risk assessments, institutional capacity building, and broader public sector reforms.
- Manage fiduciary reviews, verification assignments (as Independent Verification Agent), and assessments of Government service delivery mechanisms, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and actionable recommendations.
- Provide strategic advisory support to public sector clients on policy, governance, institutional reforms, and performance improvement.
- Develop, review, and submit high-quality proposals, expressions of interest (EOIs), concept papers, and technical documentation in response to donor, government, or development partner consulting opportunities.
- Proactively build, maintain, and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, donors, and sector influencers.
- Mentor, coach, and supervise project teams, ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, and professional growth of team members.
- Contribute to departmental strategic planning, revenue growth, and market positioning, driving innovation to the firm’s public sector consulting offering.
- Represent Grant Thornton in external forums, workshops, and engagements as required to promote the firm’s expertise and thought leadership in the public sector consulting space.
The Ideal Candidate Should Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) with 4 years of post-qualification experience.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Public Financial Management, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or related disciplines will be an added advantage.
- At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in Public Sector Consulting, with a solid track record in PFM advisory.
- Proven experience working with Government ministries, departments, agencies, and Development Partners.
- Demonstrated expertise in proposal writing, bids, and donor-funded consulting assignments.
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Lead and execute all consulting assignments related to Public Sector Consulting spanning PFM, programme management, governance reforms, fiduciary risk assessments, institutional capacity building, and broader public sector reforms. Manage fiduciary reviews, verification assignments (as Independent Verification Agent), and assessments of Government service delivery mechanisms, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and actionable recommendations. Provide strategic advisory support to public sector clients on policy, governance, institutional reforms, and performance improvement. Develop, review, and submit high-quality proposals, expressions of interest (EOIs), concept papers, and technical documentation in response to donor, government, or development partner consulting opportunities. Proactively build, maintain, and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, donors, and sector influencers. Mentor, coach, and supervise project teams, ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, and professional growth of team members. Contribute to departmental strategic planning, revenue growth, and market positioning, driving innovation to the firm’s public sector consulting offering. Represent Grant Thornton in external forums, workshops, and engagements as required to promote the firm’s expertise and thought leadership in the public sector consulting space.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field. Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) with 4 years of post-qualification experience. Postgraduate qualifications in Public Financial Management, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or related disciplines will be an added advantage. At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in Public Sector Consulting, with a solid track record in PFM advisory. Proven experience working with Government ministries, departments, agencies, and Development Partners. Demonstrated expertise in proposal writing, bids, and donor-funded consulting assignments. Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Grant Thornton
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton
Join Our Dynamic Team
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms. We are made up of over 76,000 people in over 150 countries. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, committed, and highly talented individual for the role of Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting for our Uganda office who will go beyond business as usual to deliver a unique experience for our people, clients, communities, and member firms.
Role Summary: Assistant Manager, Public Sector Consulting
The successful candidate will be an integral member of Grant Thornton’s Public Sector Consulting team, fully responsible for leading and executing all consulting engagements related to the Public Sector, including but not limited to Public Financial Management (PFM), Programme Management, Capacity Assessments, Capacity Building, Monitoring and Evaluation (MSE), Governance Reforms, and Institutional Strengthening. He/she will represent the firm professionally, uphold its values, and drive high-quality delivery in engagements involving government entities, development partners, and donor-funded programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute all consulting assignments related to Public Sector Consulting spanning PFM, programme management, governance reforms, fiduciary risk assessments, institutional capacity building, and broader public sector reforms.
- Manage fiduciary reviews, verification assignments (as Independent Verification Agent), and assessments of Government service delivery mechanisms, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and actionable recommendations.
- Provide strategic advisory support to public sector clients on policy, governance, institutional reforms, and performance improvement.
- Develop, review, and submit high-quality proposals, expressions of interest (EOIs), concept papers, and technical documentation in response to donor, government, or development partner consulting opportunities.
- Proactively build, maintain, and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, donors, and sector influencers.
- Mentor, coach, and supervise project teams, ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, and professional growth of team members.
- Contribute to departmental strategic planning, revenue growth, and market positioning, driving innovation to the firm’s public sector consulting offering.
- Represent Grant Thornton in external forums, workshops, and engagements as required to promote the firm’s expertise and thought leadership in the public sector consulting space.
The Ideal Candidate Should Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) with 4 years of post-qualification experience.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Public Financial Management, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or related disciplines will be an added advantage.
- At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in Public Sector Consulting, with a solid track record in PFM advisory.
- Proven experience working with Government ministries, departments, agencies, and Development Partners.
- Demonstrated expertise in proposal writing, bids, and donor-funded consulting assignments.
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure:
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