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Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Manager
SUMMARY: An organisation is seeking a Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Manager to support nature-based carbon projects in Uganda. The role focuses on MRV systems, carbon accounting, field data protocols, remote sensing, verification documentation, and compliance with carbon standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop monitoring plans compliant with Verra VCS and Gold Standard methodologies.
Design field data collection protocols for forest carbon stocks, soil carbon, and project boundaries.
Integrate remote sensing data with ground measurements for Tier 2/3 reporting.
Calculate baseline emissions and project removals using IPCC-compliant models.
Implement QA/QC systems for field data, spatial datasets, and verification-ready documentation.
Deploy mobile data collection tools and automate analysis using Python, R, and Google Earth Engine.
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Aldelia
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
22 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the official Beehire application link: https://app.beehire.com/invite/h8gnV2xyt?form=false
Work samples such as monitoring plans, verification reports, or code repositories should be included if available.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
PhD or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Geomatics, or a related field.
5+ years’ experience implementing MRV systems for forest carbon projects; REDD+ experience is mandatory.
Expertise in carbon accounting standards including VCS VM0007/VM0015 and Gold Standard LULUCF.
Strong knowledge of IPCC Tier 2/3 biomass equations, uncertainty analysis, and forest inventory protocols.
Experience with QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Engine, KoBoToolbox, Field Maps, Python, or R.
Verra VCS-approved MRV training and GHG accounting certification are required or advantageous.
Sales Manager – Concrete Admixtures
SUMMARY: An organisation is seeking a Sales Manager to grow its concrete admixtures business in Uganda. The role focuses on project sales, technical specification, ready-mix engagement, contractor support, customer relationship management, and market development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and grow concrete admixture sales across infrastructure, commercial, industrial, residential, and pre-cast projects.
Build project pipelines through consultants, contractors, ready-mix producers, pre-cast manufacturers, EPC contractors, and government agencies.
Promote admixture technologies including superplasticisers, retarders, accelerators, waterproofing admixtures, fibres, shotcrete, and curing compounds.
Conduct technical presentations, customer workshops, laboratory trials, and performance testing coordination.
Prepare commercial proposals, pricing structures, supply agreements, and tender submissions.
Monitor competitor activity, market trends, project opportunities, sales forecasts, and pipeline updates.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Aldelia
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
30 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through: https://app.beehire.com/invite/bsGeOg0dY?form=false
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in concrete admixtures, ready-mix concrete, cement, or construction chemicals industries.
Strong understanding of concrete technology and admixture applications.
Experience in project sales and technical solution selling.
Strong network with ready-mix concrete producers, contractors, consultants, and infrastructure sector stakeholders in Uganda.
Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, commercial, analytical, and customer relationship management skills.
Sales Manager – Waterproofing and Industrial Flooring
SUMMARY: An organisation is seeking a Sales Manager to grow its waterproofing and industrial flooring business in Uganda. The role focuses on project sales, specification selling, contractor and consultant relationships, market development, technical promotion, and commercial management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify and develop project-based sales opportunities in waterproofing, industrial flooring, coatings, sealants, and related construction chemical systems.
Build project pipelines across infrastructure, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, residential, institutional, and healthcare sectors.
Drive specification selling with consultants, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, applicators, and industrial clients.
Promote waterproofing systems, resin flooring, protective coatings, and related construction chemical technologies.
Prepare quotations, commercial proposals, tender submissions, pricing strategies, and customer follow-ups.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, project movements, sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and market intelligence.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Aldelia
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
30 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through: https://app.beehire.com/invite/bsGeOg0dY?form=false
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction chemicals, waterproofing, industrial flooring, coatings, or related building materials industries.
Strong understanding of waterproofing systems and resin flooring technologies.
Proven experience in project sales and specification selling.
Strong network with contractors, consultants, architects, developers, and industrial sector clients in Uganda.
Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, commercial, customer management, and market development skills.
Consultant – Climate Smart Urban Agriculture Strategy for KCCA
SUMMARY: International Rescue Committee is seeking a consultant to develop a Climate Smart Urban Agriculture Strategy for Kampala Capital City Authority under the Re:BUiLD programme. The role focuses on climate-resilient livelihoods, urban agriculture, refugee and host community inclusion, policy review, stakeholder mapping, and implementation guidance for Greater Kampala.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review policies and frameworks related to climate-resilient livelihoods, urban agriculture, climate change, and refugee livelihoods.
Assess urban agriculture practices, value chains, actors, climate risks, and food security vulnerabilities in Greater Kampala.
Conduct needs assessments for refugees and host communities, including gender, protection, and documentation barriers.
Map stakeholders including KCCA, OPM, UNHCR, NGOs, private sector actors, community groups, and refugee-led organisations.
Identify suitable climate-smart livelihood models such as rooftop gardening, vertical farming, sack gardens, poultry, wastewater reuse, black soldier fly farming, briquette production, and mushroom growing.
Prepare an inception report, assessment report, draft strategy, final strategy, slide deck, and policy brief.
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
9 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the IRC careers portal using the official job link: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Kampala-Uganda/Consultancy-to-develop-to-Develop-a-Climate-Smart-Urban-Agriculture-Strategy-for-Kampala-Capital-City-Authority--KCCA-_JR00003657
The consultant should present a budget covering professional fees and field expenses.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Advanced qualifications in urban planning, agriculture, climate change, environmental management, or related fields.
Proven experience in urban agriculture and climate-smart programming.
Demonstrated expertise in refugee inclusion, livelihoods development, and urban displacement contexts.
Strong facilitation, analytical, and report-writing skills.
Experience using participatory and mixed-methods approaches, including desk reviews, interviews, focus group discussions, field observations, and validation workshops.
Prior experience working with local governments or municipal authorities is a strong added advantage.
Sales Representative
SUMMARY: Dutch Seed Centre is seeking a Sales Representative to support sales growth and customer acquisition in Uganda’s horticulture sector. The role focuses on field visits, client relationship building, farmer training, and promotion of quality horticultural inputs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grow sales and acquire new customers.
Conduct field visits to engage farmers and clients.
Build and maintain client relationships.
Train farmers on product use and best practices.
Support customer engagement for horticultural inputs and services.
Category:
Agriculture
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
Dutch Seed Centre
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
28 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Submit your CV and academic documents to promise@dutch-seed-centre.com.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Experience in sales or customer engagement.
Knowledge of agriculture or horticulture is an added advantage.
Strong communication skills.
Willingness to travel.
Intern – ACE Uganda / SHEDS Project
SUMMARY: The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences Uganda is seeking an intern under the SHEDS project in partnership with UCSF. The role focuses on technical support for ACE high-performance computing systems, server administration, user support, documentation, and IT support for data-driven health research activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with installation and configuration of server software and hardware.
Support management of network servers, technology tools, and ACE HPC user accounts.
Provide first-line technical support to ACE HPC users and escalate issues when needed.
Monitor system performance and support maintenance, troubleshooting, backups, access controls, and firewalls.
Support system upgrades, internal documentation, cyberinfrastructure meetings, and IT policies.
Provide IT technical support during workshops for bioinformatics lecturers and trainers.
Category:
ICT
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences Uganda
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
26 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Submit one PDF document including certified academic transcripts or stamped testimonial if pending graduation, copy of UACE results, two academic reference letters on institutional letterhead, statement of motivation of up to 1,500 words, and updated CV of up to 3 pages.
Apply through the IDI opportunities portal: https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/2275
Only one application per individual will be accepted.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Recent graduate within the last year.
Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Python.
Knowledge of R, JavaScript, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
Familiarity with server hardware, GCP, AWS, LAN, and WAN.
Interest in real-world, data-driven health research projects.
Intern Volunteer – Software Development
SUMMARY: The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences Uganda is seeking an Intern Volunteer – Software Development under the SHEDS project in partnership with UCSF. The role focuses on software development, frontend and backend support, public health data systems, machine learning deployment, testing, documentation, and technical support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in writing clean, modular, and maintainable frontend and backend code.
Develop new software features for ACE Uganda platforms.
Build responsive user interfaces and connect them with backend APIs and data systems.
Support backend data workflows, dataset loading, and basic database processes for public health surveillance data.
Participate in deploying machine learning models into web-based tools for public health researchers.
Conduct testing, technical documentation, and user support for software tools, VR Lab, and Tele-Learning Center equipment.
Category:
ICT
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences Uganda
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
17 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Submit one PDF document including certified academic transcripts or stamped testimonial if pending graduation, copy of UACE results, two academic reference letters on institutional letterhead, statement of motivation of up to 1,500 words, and updated CV of up to 3 pages.
Apply through the IDI opportunities portal. Job Code: INVSD001.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Web Development, or a related computational field.
Recent graduate within the last year.
Foundational knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or Java.
Familiarity with Django, React, Node.js, or similar modern web frameworks.
Understanding of SQL or NoSQL database management systems.
Practical experience using GitHub or GitLab.
Senior Advisor – Civil Engineer
SUMMARY: The Embassy of Iceland in Kampala is seeking a Senior Advisor – Civil Engineer to support delivery of development projects and programmes in Uganda. The role focuses on technical supervision, verification, planning, procurement, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance for education and WASH infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and verify construction and rehabilitation of education and WASH infrastructure.
Support planning, procurement, implementation, and monitoring of construction projects.
Work closely with district technical staff on project delivery.
Ensure infrastructure quality, efficiency, and compliance with required standards.
Support long-term maintenance strategies for completed infrastructure.
Provide technical input across Embassy-supported development projects and programmes.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
Embassy of Iceland in Kampala
Date Posted:
2 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
14 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Email applications to vacancy@futureoptions.org, clearly indicating the position title in the email subject line.
Submit by June 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EAT.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in civil engineering project planning, procurement, construction implementation, contract management, and monitoring.
Experience in government and donor-funded settings is preferred.
Registration with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board is mandatory.
Valid driving licence is required.
Laboratory Technologist
SUMMARY: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration is seeking Laboratory Technologists to support clinical and research laboratory activities in Kampala. The role focuses on biological specimen handling, HIV viral load and CD4 testing, laboratory quality management, data entry, biosafety, equipment maintenance, and research study support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive, accession, process, store, ship, and track biological specimens according to study SOPs.
Perform HIV viral load, CD4, and other study-related laboratory tests.
Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and point-of-care platforms.
Record test results, enter data into REDCap, maintain laboratory logs, and prepare monitoring reports.
Implement laboratory quality management, ISO 15189:2022, GCLP, biosafety, and biosecurity procedures.
Support audits, inspections, usability assessments, training, mentorship, and coordination with study teams.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
12 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the IDRC/MU-UCSF recruitment portal using the official vacancy link: https://mu-ucsf.org:8086/recruitment/vacancy-details/7e26912e-ab5d-f111-a566-00155d012402
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or Biomedical Laboratory Technology may be considered for candidates with substantial research laboratory experience.
Valid practicing licence from the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Valid GCP and/or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice certification.
Experience in clinical or research laboratory settings, including HIV and/or TB diagnostics.
Knowledge of ISO 15189:2022, laboratory quality management systems, biosafety standards, LIS, REDCap, and molecular or immunology diagnostic techniques.
Study Nurse
SUMMARY: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration is seeking Study Nurses to support HIV clinical research activities in Kampala. The role focuses on participant screening, consent, enrolment, data collection, specimen collection, participant welfare, study documentation, and regulatory compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Screen PLHIV at participating HIV clinic sites and enrol eligible consenting participants.
Administer informed consent and assent processes in the participant’s preferred language.
Maintain enrolment logs, participant trackers, appointment schedules, and study files.
Collect clinical information and enter data accurately into electronic case report forms.
Perform venipuncture and/or fingerstick blood collection and transfer specimens according to study SOPs.
Support participant counselling, reimbursements, referrals, monitoring visits, audits, and reporting.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Date Posted:
3 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
12 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the IDRC/MU-UCSF recruitment portal using the official vacancy link: https://mu-ucsf.org:8086/recruitment/vacancy-details/c75a84d0-a45d-f111-a566-00155d012402
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Diploma in Nursing.
Valid Good Clinical Practice certification.
Valid Human Subjects Protection certification.
Valid practising licence from the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
At least 3 years’ experience, including HIV clinical research and prior study or research nurse experience.
Health & Safety Manager
SUMMARY: Asili Agriculture is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to support its food systems and agricultural operations in Uganda. The role relates to health and safety management within a grain and oilseed value chain business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support health and safety management across Asili operations.
Promote safe working practices within agricultural and food system operations.
Support compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
Work with teams involved in production, aggregation, service delivery, and value chain operations.
Category:
Agriculture
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Asili Agriculture
Date Posted:
2 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
23 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through Asili’s official careers or contact channels.: Health & Safety Manager. https://asili.ag/
Asili lists Health & Safety Manager among its current vacancies on its website.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Health and safety management experience.
Experience in agriculture, production, agribusiness, or related operational environments is relevant.
Ability to support workplace safety, compliance, and risk management.
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Individual Consultant – RDGS/PECG Climate Change and Green Growth
SUMMARY: The African Development Bank is seeking an Individual Consultant to support climate change and green growth mainstreaming in the Southern African Regional Directorate. The role focuses on climate policy support, green growth strategy, project mainstreaming, climate finance mobilisation, safeguards tools, and support to Africa NDC Hub activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical input to climate change and green growth strategies, action plans, reports, guidelines, and tools.
Support Regional Member Countries with climate change and green growth strategies, policies, and measures.
Advise Bank sector and regional operations teams on climate change and green growth mainstreaming across the project cycle.
Support mobilisation of climate finance from internal and external trust funds.
Support climate risk screening, adaptation review procedures, greenhouse gas accounting, and related operational tools.
Support Africa NDC Hub activities, training programmes, and updates to operational documents.
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Company:
African Dev't Bank (AfDB)
Date Posted:
2 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
11 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the African Development Bank application portal.
Consultants should provide qualification documents, references to similar services, relevant experience, and professional references.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Master’s degree in climate, environment and natural resource management, energy policy, environmental economics, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in climate policy, climate mainstreaming, green growth, project design, climate finance, proposal writing, or operational sectors.
Experience with multilateral development banks, financial institutions, or development organisations.
Experience mainstreaming climate adaptation and mitigation into development interventions in Southern Africa.
Experience drafting technical proposals for climate funds or similar multilateral funds.
Strong analytical, operational, strategic, organisational, stakeholder engagement, and Microsoft Office skills.
Conservation Director
SUMMARY: WWF Uganda is seeking a Conservation Director to lead the delivery of its conservation programmes and country conservation strategy. The role focuses on conservation strategy, programme design, landscape programming, fundraising, policy engagement, partnerships, staff leadership, and institutional representation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead development and implementation of WWF Uganda’s conservation strategy and programmes.
Coordinate thematic and geographical conservation programmes, including landscape and transboundary initiatives.
Provide technical advice to the Country Director on conservation, policy, strategy, and programme issues.
Oversee conservation programme planning, budgets, reporting, safeguards, staff performance, and resource management.
Support fundraising, proposal development, strategic partnerships, and new conservation financing models.
Represent WWF Uganda in conservation forums, government engagements, donor meetings, and stakeholder platforms.
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
16 Jul 2026
Application Details:
Email an application cover letter, CV, contact details of three referees, and copies of academic qualifications as one PDF document to recruitment@wwfuganda.org.
Clearly indicate the job title in the subject line
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Advanced university degree in environmental or natural resources management, biological sciences, or a related field.
At least 10 years’ professional experience in a leadership role, including 3–5 years in East Africa, preferably Uganda.
Proven experience designing, developing, and implementing landscape programming; transboundary or multi-country programming is an advantage.
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and programmes funded by government, aid agencies, and private sector sources with annual budgets of at least USD 1–2 million.
Strong experience in conservation, natural resource management, international development, policy influence, partnerships, fundraising, and programme leadership.
Strong English communication skills; fluency in other Ugandan national languages is an added advantage.
Consultant VAM Officer (Team Lead) – Data Science, RAM Ecosystem, Analytics and Geospatial Analysis
SUMMARY: World Food Programme is seeking a Consultant VAM Officer to lead AI-driven food security forecasting, RAM ecosystem analytics, and geospatial analysis in Uganda. The role focuses on the Karamoja Sentinel project, AI/ML forecasting pipelines, dashboards, geospatial analysis, data governance, and supervision of data analysts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead technical execution of the AI/ML food security forecasting pipeline, including CNN+LSTM and XGBoost ensemble models.
Develop and integrate NLP modules for qualitative food security narratives and combined analytical outputs.
Manage satellite data integration, data pipelines, documentation, and version control.
Design and deploy Tableau dashboards with REST API integration for automated data ingestion and visualization.
Coordinate RAM Ecosystems analytics workplans, dashboards, maps, data systems, and requests from programme units.
Lead data governance, privacy impact assessments, data protection, and supervision of Data Engineers/Data Analysts.
Category:
Data Science
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
World Food Programme (WFP)
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
9 Jul 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the WFP recruitment portal. Job Requisition ID: JR123676. https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Kampala-Uganda-The-Republic-Of/CONSULTANT-VAM-Officer--Team-Lead--Data-Science--RAM-Ecosystem--Analytics-and-Geospatial-Analysis-CSTII--Kampala_JR123676
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management, Environmental Science, or another related field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant professional experience.
Experience supporting data analysis, markets monitoring, GIS, monitoring, or research activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS.
Familiarity with Tableau or similar visualization tools is desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Water Governance Specialist
SUMMARY: WWF Uganda is seeking a Water Governance Specialist to lead delivery of targets under its Freshwater Program. The role focuses on freshwater programme planning, water governance, integrated water resources management, fundraising, partnerships, reporting, and staff supervision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead implementation of WWF Uganda’s freshwater action plan and align it with the country office strategic plan.
Provide technical leadership for planning, management, and implementation of freshwater projects and activities.
Coordinate programme planning, budgeting, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Prepare technical reports, policy recommendations, position papers, work plans, budgets, and case studies.
Lead fundraising, proposal development, donor mapping, and strategic partnership building for the Freshwater Program.
Supervise, mentor, and manage performance of staff under the freshwater department.
Category:
WASH
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
16 Jul 2026
Application Details:
Email an application cover letter, CV, contact details of three referees, and copies of academic qualifications as one PDF document to recruitment@wwfuganda.org.
Clearly indicate the job title in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply through the AB InBev careers portal. Job Requisition ID: 30096955. https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/abinbev/UGA/job/Maintenance-Controller_30096955
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Environment Management, Water/Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Hydrology, and/or Irrigation Engineering is required.
Master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
At least 10 years’ professional experience in water resources, water catchment management, and restoration work.
At least 5 years’ experience managing complex projects and budgets, preferably in an NGO with multi-donor projects.
Experience in integrated or catchment-based water resources management in Uganda is desirable.
Strong proposal writing, partnership management, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.
Maintenance Controller
SUMMARY: AB InBev is seeking a Maintenance Controller to coordinate and control maintenance activities in the E&F section at its Jinja brewery. The role focuses on equipment availability, electrical and instrumentation maintenance, calibration, safety, team development, and plant optimization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate, train, coach, and control E&F section activities in production and maintenance.
Maintain safety, housekeeping, risk assessments, SOPs, and safe work instructions.
Plan, prepare, repair, calibrate, and maintain plant equipment and associated systems.
Develop and review maintenance programmes for new and existing equipment.
Apply VPO principles, GOP requirements, and continuous improvement practices.
Develop team competence through training plans, skills matrices, and succession planning.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Jinja, Uganda
Company:
AB InBev / Nile Breweries
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
10 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the AB InBev careers portal. Job Requisition ID: 30096955. https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/abinbev/UGA/job/Maintenance-Controller_30096955
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Minimum Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing industries.
2–3 years’ mechanical or electrical experience with in-depth workshop knowledge.
Planning experience required.
Knowledge of control and automation is an added advantage.
Refrigeration Technician x 2
SUMMARY: Yalelo Uganda is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to support production operations. The role focuses on installation, troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and commissioning of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out preventive maintenance checks on air conditioners, chillers, and refrigeration equipment.
Install, repair, troubleshoot, clean, and replace parts on refrigeration and air conditioning units.
Prepare daily activity reports and report malfunctions for corrective maintenance.
Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of refrigeration systems and equipment.
Make requisitions for parts, tools, and equipment required for maintenance and repair work.
Maintain health, safety, environmental, housekeeping, and maintenance best-practice standards.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Butembe-Buikwe, Uganda
Company:
Yalelo Uganda
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
12 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Send application, CV, and academic documents as one PDF to careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. Recruitment will be on a rolling basis.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
National or Ordinary Diploma in Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering.
At least 2 years’ experience with refrigeration systems in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
Strong computer knowledge, including Fiix or CMMS and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as Root Cause Failure Analysis and FMEA.
Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Good knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques, preferably in a food manufacturing or production environment.
Electrical Engineer
SUMMARY: EACOP is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support electrical maintenance and inspection activities across the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project. The role focuses on MV/HV electrical authority duties, electrical service contracts, site maintenance, commissioning support, safety compliance, and capacity building for local technical teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as Electrical Isolation Authority and support safe electrical operations across EACOP facilities.
Oversee electrical maintenance activities, troubleshooting, reporting, and corrective action implementation.
Manage electrical service contracts including UPS, lighting, HVAC, and vendor maintenance services.
Support commissioning, pre-commissioning, punch list management, SIMOPS interfaces, and site modification reviews.
Develop and implement electrical safety rules, operational procedures, and shutdown procedures.
Mentor and train local engineers and electrical technicians.
Category:
Oil & Gas
Location:
Kampala, Uganda, with travel to EACOP sites
Company:
TrueNorth Africa
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
8 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Submit a cover letter and CV to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com with the subject line “Electrical Engineer” by June 8, 2026. All application documents must be in PDF or MS Word format.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
Certified MV and HV engineer.
Good knowledge of CMIMS and proficiency in oral and written English.
15–20 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas industry, including 3–5 years minimum as site Electrical Authority.
Experience in electrical power generation, distribution, control, and management systems, including transformers, HV/LV switchboards, HV/LV motors, ECS, and PMS.
Excellent knowledge of electrical international standards, safety rules, HSE compliance, and electrical accreditation processes.
Operations Supervisor PS1/PS2
SUMMARY: EACOP is seeking an Operations Supervisor PS1/PS2 to support day-to-day production operations at Pump Station 1/2. The role focuses on field operations supervision, permit-to-work control, isolation management, maintenance coordination, commissioning support, SIMOPS, and HSE compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise field operators and coordinate daily production operations.
Monitor plant conditions, operating parameters, field inspections, and operational checklists.
Act as Permit Issuer or Area Authority and manage permit planning, approval, monitoring, and closure.
Prepare, review, authorize, and document mechanical, electrical, and process isolation plans.
Coordinate maintenance handovers, reinstatement, risk controls, and maintenance activity planning.
Support commissioning, start-up, SIMOPS, unmanned station operations, incident management, and HSE compliance.
Category:
Oil & Gas
Location:
EACOP Pump Station 1/2, Uganda
Company:
TrueNorth Africa
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
8 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Submit a cover letter and CV to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com with the subject line “Operations Supervisor PS1/PS2” by June 8, 2026.
All application documents must be in PDF or MS Word format.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical diploma in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in oil and gas plant operations.
Experience in plant and control room operations for production, gas processing, refining, or utilities.
Strong experience in PTW systems, isolations, and field supervision.
Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary operations and supervising field personnel.
Exposure to commissioning, start-up, and SIMOPS activities.
Gas Chromatograph (GC) Technician
SUMMARY: Africa Innovations Institute is seeking a Gas Chromatograph Technician to support laboratory analysis and reporting. The role focuses on GC system operation, sample preparation, calibration, quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and laboratory documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate GC systems including GC-FID, GC-ECD, and GC-MS where applicable.
Prepare samples, run standards, perform calibrations, and ensure quality control compliance.
Interpret chromatograms and prepare analytical reports.
Conduct routine maintenance including septa, liners, columns, and leak checks.
Troubleshoot instrument issues and maintain performance logs.
Follow GLP and ISO 17025 procedures for documentation and safety.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Bukoto, Kampala, Uganda
Company:
Africa Innovations Institute (AfrII)
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
5 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Submit your CV, cover letter, and relevant certifications to Africa Innovations Institute, Plot 1544, Dan Matovu Close, formerly Koire Close, Bukoto, Old Kiira Road, P.O. Box 34981, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: +256 768 229 363.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with GC operation, including systems such as SRI GHG GC, Agilent, Shimadzu, or Thermo.
Familiarity with chromatographic software such as ChemStation, OpenLab, or LabSolutions; knowledge of PeakSimple is an added advantage.
At least 1–3 years’ laboratory experience.
Gas analysis experience is an added advantage.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, communication, and data integrity skills.
Full-Stack Software Developer
SUMMARY: ChapChap is seeking a Full-Stack Software Developer to support the development of financial products, services, APIs, web interfaces, mobile interfaces, and merchant systems. The role focuses on backend and frontend development, cloud platforms, DevOps, third-party integrations, testing, and secure financial technology systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build services and APIs that support financial products and merchant systems.
Develop web and mobile interfaces using modern frontend and mobile technologies.
Work with JavaScript, Node.js, NestJS, PHP, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
Use Git in a team workflow and support cloud-based development.
Support DevOps activities including CI/CD, deployments, and monitoring.
Work with third-party payment, banking, and mobile-money APIs.
Category:
ICT
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
ChapChap Africa Ltd
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
10 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Submit an updated CV or resume and academic certificates to careers@chapchap.co by June 10, 2026.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
2–5 years’ relevant software development experience.
Strong skills in JavaScript, Node.js, NestJS, PHP, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Git.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices.
AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Google Cloud certification, or Oracle Database certification.
Experience with React, Next.js, Flutter, testing, secure coding, and fintech integrations is relevant; Go is a plus.
Backend Software Developer
SUMMARY: ChapChap Africa Ltd is seeking a Backend Software Developer to support the development of services and APIs for its financial products. The role focuses on backend systems, cloud platforms, DevOps, secure coding, third-party integrations, and fintech application reliability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build services and APIs that power ChapChap’s financial products.
Develop backend systems using JavaScript, Node.js, NestJS, PHP, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
Use Git in a team development workflow.
Support cloud-based development and deployment.
Contribute to DevOps processes including CI/CD, deployments, and monitoring.
Work with external payment, banking, and mobile-money APIs.
Category:
ICT
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
ChapChap Africa Ltd
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
10 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Submit an updated CV or resume and academic certificates to careers@chapchap.co by June 10, 2026.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
2–5 years’ relevant software development experience.
Strong skills in JavaScript, Node.js, NestJS, PHP, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Git.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices.
AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Google Cloud certification, or Oracle Database certification.
Security mindset, testing discipline, and ability to handle financial data and third-party fintech integrations.
Carbon Program Manager
SUMMARY: An organisation is seeking a Carbon Program Manager to lead the development and execution of nature-based carbon initiatives across Uganda. The role focuses on carbon project strategy, feasibility, validation, MRV, partnerships, certification, and delivery of climate, community, and biodiversity outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define and implement Uganda’s carbon project development strategy.
Secure funding and partnerships with corporate buyers, investors, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
Oversee project cycles including feasibility studies, methodology selection, PDD preparation, validation, and MRV implementation.
Ensure carbon projects meet technical, financial, legal, and certification requirements.
Lead multidisciplinary teams including carbon scientists, GIS specialists, legal advisors, and community engagement officers.
Represent the company with government agencies, investors, local communities, research institutions, and carbon market players.
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Aldelia
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
23 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the official Beehire application link.
Examples of past carbon project documents, such as PDDs or validation reports, should be included if available.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Master’s or PhD in Environmental Science, Forestry, or a related field.
10+ years’ experience in nature-based carbon project development, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
Proven track record of successfully validated VCS or Gold Standard projects; REDD+ or AFOLU preferred.
Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; Uganda-specific experience is highly desirable.
Deep knowledge of carbon methodologies, MRV frameworks, IPCC guidelines, carbon pricing, off-take agreements, and ROI analysis.
Familiarity with East Africa land tenure systems and environmental policies.
Software Engineering Team Lead
SUMMARY: M-KOPA is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to support its FinTech Engineering team. The role focuses on backend engineering leadership, loan origination architecture, compliance systems, pricing platforms, cloud systems, and team mentorship.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead backend engineers across greenfield and legacy software projects.
Own the software lifecycle from design and development to production support and decommissioning.
Set technical direction and provide architectural guidance.
Partner with Product teams on roadmap planning, prioritisation, and delivery.
Support DevOps practices including infrastructure as code, observability, automated testing, and continuous delivery.
Coach, mentor, and support engineers in a collaborative team environment.
Category:
ICT
Location:
Remote; Kampala, Uganda or other listed locations including Nairobi, Accra, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Lagos
Company:
M-KOPA
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
9 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Date Expiring is only indicative. Apply ASAP.
Apply through the M-KOPA careers portal using the official job link: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/M-KOPA/3c3e6e81-48c2-49c2-b706-ac2578839365
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Strong hands-on background in C#/.NET backend development.
Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud environments.
Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and microservice development.
Experience with messaging technologies such as Azure Service Bus, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to set technical direction and work with Product teams to shape roadmaps and drive delivery.
Maintenance Specialist (TIL)
SUMMARY: McDermott is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to support the Tilenga Project in Uganda. The role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance during commissioning and start-up activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Execute and supervise MEI maintenance, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Troubleshoot and maintain rotating/static equipment, electrical panels, and instrumented systems.
Support preventive maintenance programmes, preservation plans, walkdowns, punch listing, cleaning, and reinstatement.
Document maintenance activities in the Systems Completion Database, ICAPS.
Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate purchasing or delivery with Material Management.
Mentor junior technicians and national staff on maintenance procedures and safety practices.
Category:
Oil & Gas
Location:
Buliisa, Uganda
Company:
McDermott
Date Posted:
31 May 2026
Date Expiring:
15 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the McDermott careers portal: https://edsv.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26002670?
Job Identification: 26002670
McDermott does not charge recruitment fees; suspected fee requests should be reported to ethics@mcdermott.com.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Technical diploma or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 8 years’ maintenance experience within EPC projects in the Oil and Gas industry.
Experience with rotating machinery, including pumps, compressors, and turbines.
Experience with electrical systems, including VFDs, MCCs, HV, MV, and LV systems.
Experience with instrumentation systems, including control valves, transmitters, DCS/PLC, ESD, F&G, analysers, and HIPS.
Proficiency in MS Office; Primavera and AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.
Senior Programme Associate (Data and GIS Analyst), SC7
SUMMARY: World Food Programme is seeking a Senior Programme Associate (Data and GIS Analyst) to support implementation of the Karamoja Sentinel project. The role focuses on data preparation, GIS mapping, dashboards, reporting, quality assurance, and coordination across project workstreams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clean, validate, manage, and document datasets from climate, markets, FSNA, and monitoring sources.
Maintain project databases, data repositories, metadata, and file organization protocols.
Produce GIS maps, spatial analysis products, vulnerability overlays, and geospatial layers for Karamoja.
Support Power BI/Tableau dashboards, routine analytical reports, and visualization of food security risk indicators.
Assist with workshops, trainings, stakeholder meetings, field visits, and data collection activities.
Support coordination with government counterparts, humanitarian partners, and internal project teams.
Category:
Data Science
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
World Food Programme (WFP)
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
9 Jul 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the WFP recruitment portal using the official job link: Senior Programme Associate (Data and GIS Analyst), SC7 Kampala. Travel to Karamoja districts may be required based on operational needs.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management, Environmental Science, or another related field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant professional experience.
Experience supporting data analysis, markets monitoring, GIS, monitoring, or research activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS.
Familiarity with Tableau or similar visualization tools is desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Regional Data Analyst
SUMMARY: MSI Reproductive Choices is seeking a Regional Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across Africa. The role focuses on regional data consolidation, dashboards, forecasting, ROI measurement, data governance, and performance insights for country programmes and regional teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consolidate country-level operational, marketing, commercial, and programme datasets into actionable regional insights.
Build and maintain real-time dashboards and automated reporting pipelines.
Measure ROI of marketing, sales, programme, and operational interventions.
Forecast risks and opportunities using statistical, time-series, and forecasting techniques.
Work with country programmes and regional teams to improve data quality, access, and use.
Support capacity building through training materials and hands-on data sessions.
Category:
Data Science
Location:
Uganda or other eligible Africa-region countries; London, UK also listed
Company:
MSI Reproductive Choices
Date Posted:
1 Jun 2026
Date Expiring:
16 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Apply through the MSI Reproductive Choices application process and refer to the full job description. Interviews may take place before the closing date for exceptional candidates.
Job Type:
Full-time
Requirements:
Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Public Health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4–7+ years of data or analytics experience, ideally in a regional role covering multiple countries or markets.
Strong experience in data engineering, analytics, visualisation, dashboards, SQL, and Python or R.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar tools.
Experience measuring ROI, building operational dashboards, and presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
Commitment to MSI’s pro-choice mission is required.
Pharmacy Assistant
SUMMARY: Ebenezer Clinic & Diagnostic Center is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support healthcare service delivery. The role relates to pharmacy support at the clinic.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support pharmacy operations at Ebenezer Clinic & Diagnostic Center.
Assist with routine pharmacy-related duties.
Carry out assigned responsibilities in line with clinic procedures.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Ibanda, Uganda
Company:
Ebenezer Clinic & Diagnostic Center
Date Posted:
31 May 2026
Date Expiring:
15 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Send applications to Ebenezer Clinic & Diagnostic Center or contact +256 777 841 144.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
At least 12 months of experience.
Relevant pharmacy assistant training or qualification.
Ability to support healthcare service delivery in a clinic setting.
Enrolled Nurse
SUMMARY: Ebenezer Clinic & Diagnostic Center is seeking Enrolled Nurses to support clinical service delivery. The role is for two enrolled nurse positions at the clinic.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide nursing support at Ebenezer Clinic & Diagnostic Center.
Support patient care and routine clinical duties.
Carry out assigned nursing responsibilities in line with clinic procedures.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Ibanda, Uganda
Company:
Ebenezer Clinic & Diagnostic Center
Date Posted:
31 May 2026
Date Expiring:
15 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Send applications to Ebenezer Clinic & Diagnostic Center or contact +256 777 841 144.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
At least 12 months of experience.
Enrolled Nurse qualification.
Medical Records Officer
SUMMARY: Mitooma District Local Government is seeking a Medical Records Officer to fill an advertised public service vacancy. The role relates to medical records services, with detailed duties and specifications available from the district and Ministry of Public Service sources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support medical records management within the district.
Carry out duties as specified in the detailed job description available from Mitooma District Local Government.
Follow applicable public service procedures and reporting requirements.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Mitooma, Uganda
Company:
Mitooma District Local Government
Date Posted:
31 May 2026
Date Expiring:
30 Jun 2026
Application Details:
Applications should be filled in triplicate on PSC Form 3 Revised 2008 and submitted to the Secretary, Mitooma District Service Commission, P.O. Box 98, Bushenyi, by June 30, 2026.
Applicants should include the post title and reference number, three copies of certified academic documents, curriculum vitae, identity cards of all schools attended, other relevant documents, and three passport-size photographs.
Those already in Government service should route applications through their responsible officers.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 12 months of experience.
Detailed qualifications, specifications, and competences are available from the district notice board, Office of the Secretary District Service Commission, Mitooma District Local Government website, and Ministry of Public Service website.
In our Blog Today:
A job listing is, at its core, a wish list. It tells you not just what an employer wants done, but what kind of person they believe can do it. Across 202 STEM job listings on JobHunter Ug. in Q1 2026, those wish lists reveal a clear picture: what level of education employers expect, how much experience they want, and which specific tools and skills are becoming table stakes in Uganda’s STEM labour market.

Uganda's STEM jobs market moves fast, and for most job seekers, keeping up with it means scrolling endlessly through general listings boards that mix the relevant with the noise. JobHunter Ug. was built to fix that. It is a curated board dedicated exclusively to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics opportunities.
Starting with Q1 2026, we are going a step further: publishing quarterly market intelligence drawn directly from our own data, so that job seekers, employers, and anyone watching Uganda's talent economy can see exactly where the market is moving. This is the first instalment in that series, and we are starting with the big picture: what Uganda's STEM hiring market looked like between January and March 2026.

Knowing which jobs are trending is one thing. Knowing who is actually behind those vacancies is another. In Q1 2026, 202 STEM job listings on JobHunter Ug. came from 120 unique organisations spread across 12 sectors. That breadth alone tells a story, Uganda’s STEM hiring is not concentrated in a handful of large employers. It is distributed, diverse, and driven by a wide range of institutional mandates.
The figures presented here reflect the listings on our platform during the January to March 2026 period. They are a market snapshot, not a comprehensive census, and the number of postings from any given organisation in any given quarter reflects their recruitment needs at that specific time.

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