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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Category:
Health & Medical
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: ACT-PREP Consortium is seeking Postdoctoral Research Fellows to strengthen independent research leadership in clinical trials and epidemic preparedness and response. The fellowship focuses on mentored postdoctoral research, independent research outputs, publication, and scientific leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct postdoctoral research aligned with ACT-PREP priority areas.
Participate in consortium research activities.
Develop independent research outputs.
Publish research findings and contribute to scientific leadership.
Company:
11 Sept 2026
Location:
ACT-PREP partner institutions
Date Expiring:
30 Sept 2026
Full-time; up to 3 years
Requirements:
Must be a national of an ACT-PREP partner country.
Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent.
Eligible for admission to a relevant PhD programme at an ACT-PREP partner university.
Institutional endorsement.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Details:
Submit the completed application form, academic certificates and transcripts, updated CV, 2–3-page research concept note, institutional endorsement letter, motivation letter, and two referee recommendations electronically to recruitment@act-prep.org, copying actprep@musph.ac.ug and noahzyah@gmail.com.
PhD Research Fellow
Category:
Health & Medical
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: ACT-PREP Consortium is seeking PhD Research Fellows to undertake doctoral research in clinical trials and epidemic preparedness and response. The fellowship focuses on doctoral research, specialised training, research quality and integrity, and completion of the fellowship within the approved duration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct doctoral research under an ACT-PREP priority research theme.
Participate in core and specialised fellowship training.
Maintain high standards of research quality and integrity.
Complete the fellowship within the approved duration.
Company:
11 Sept 2026
Location:
ACT-PREP partner universities
Date Expiring:
24 Sept 2026
Full-time; up to 3 years
Requirements:
Must be a national of an ACT-PREP partner country.
Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent.
Currently enrolled in a relevant PhD programme at an ACT-PREP partner university.
Institutional endorsement.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Details:
ACT-PREP partner universities in Uganda, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal and South Sudan
Submit the completed application form, academic certificates and transcripts, updated CV, 2–3-page research concept note, institutional endorsement letter, motivation letter, and two referee recommendations electronically to recruitment@act-prep.org, copying actprep@musph.ac.ug and noahzyah@gmail.com.
Trainee – Laboratory Technician
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Hima Cement Limited is seeking a Trainee – Laboratory Technician to support laboratory and quality activities at its Tororo Grinding Station. The role focuses on cement testing, laboratory equipment operation and maintenance, quality monitoring, process optimisation, and health, safety and environmental compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct first-level inspections and report anomalies in laboratory equipment and sampling systems.
Operate, clean, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Analyse cement, competitor, and customer-complaint samples using chemical, physical, and mechanical tests.
Analyse industrial and laboratory trials to support product development and process optimisation.
Record test results in TIS, report variations, and take corrective action to maintain quality targets.
Monitor grinding-aid flow and comply with laboratory, health, safety, environmental, and hazardous-waste procedures.
Company:
Hima Cement
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Tororo, Uganda
Date Expiring:
22 Sept 2026
Full-time contract
Requirements:
Diploma in Chemistry or a closely related field from a recognised university.
Must have graduated within the last 2–3 years.
Strong analytical thinking and willingness to learn.
Ability to safely handle hazardous chemicals and follow factory health and safety guidelines.
Ability to accurately record test results in logs or digital systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems.
Knowledge of cement quality requirements and cement packing, bagging, loading, dispatch, and related equipment is an advantage.
Application Details:
Training programme intended to transition high-performing trainees into full-time technical roles.
Send your application and CV, with certificates/testimonials and details of three referees and their telephone contacts, to careers@himacement.com.
Attach the application letter, CV, and certificates as one document and use vacancy code TLTX01 as the email subject.
Senior Analyst – Distribution & Channels
Category:
Other
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: MTN MoMo Uganda is seeking a Senior Analyst – Distribution & Channels to support its distribution ecosystem through analytics, reporting, and operational execution. The role focuses on channel performance, agent operations, liquidity management, partner performance, data analysis, compliance, and commercial growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports on agent and channel performance, liquidity, rebalancing, commissions, and transactions.
Analyse agent, territory, regional, route, and site performance and recommend actions to improve agent activity and liquidity.
Track Dealers, Super Agents, Banks, Distributor Rebalancers, and other partner performance against agreed targets and SLAs.
Identify liquidity gaps, underserved areas, operational risks, fraud indicators, process gaps, and compliance issues.
Support dashboard automation, data quality improvement, agent onboarding, KYC tracking, and field execution with actionable insights.
Prepare management reports, partner scorecards, business cases, performance reviews, and action trackers.
Company:
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
22 Sept 2026
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, IT, Business Computing, Data Analytics, or a relevant field.
3–5 years’ relevant experience in Mobile Money, Fintech, Telecom, FMCG distribution, business intelligence, channel operations, data analytics, or commercial reporting.
Experience in channel performance reporting, agent operations, liquidity management, partner management, sales operations, or distribution analysis.
Experience preparing management reports, dashboards, executive updates, and performance insights.
Strong knowledge of Mobile Money operations, agent lifecycle management, KYC, compliance, rebalancing, and field execution.
Advanced analytical, reporting, dashboard, and data-visualisation skills, including Excel, Power BI, or equivalent BI platforms.
Application Details:
Apply through the MTN careers portal for Job Identification 7775: https://ehle.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/7775?location=Uganda&locationId=300000000275327&locationLevel=country&mode=location
Intervention Facilitator x 4
Category:
Health & Medical
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Makerere University School of Public Health is seeking Intervention Facilitators to support implementation of the Kisoboka II study in fishing communities. The role focuses on delivering intervention sessions, maintaining protocol fidelity, supporting participant retention, monitoring adverse events, and ensuring ethical research implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver study intervention sessions at selected health facilities.
Implement assigned intervention components and maintain fidelity to study protocols and standard operating procedures.
Send participant reminders, document progress, and support retention.
Attend debriefs and scheduled meetings with the Intervention Supervisor and project team.
Prepare and submit weekly performance reports.
Monitor and promptly report potential adverse events while maintaining confidentiality and research ethics standards.
Company:
Makerere University School of Public Health
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Nakasongola, Buikwe, Mukono, Kayunga and Buvuma, Uganda
Date Expiring:
24 Sept 2026
Full-time, field-based; one-year;
Requirements:
Degree in Education, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, ; equivalent practical experience in relevant health or substance-use interventions may be considered.
At least 2 years’ experience in health research, intervention delivery, or health programme implementation.
Experience in fishing-community settings is preferred.
Training in general or HIV/AIDS counselling and experience supporting participants through multi-session interventions.
Strong English and Luganda communication skills, with ability to work independently and in a team.
Experience facilitating adult group sessions, motivational interviewing, or work in the study districts is an advantage.
Application Details:
One-year appointment renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
The position is anticipated to continue for approximately 1.5 years and ends upon completion of intervention implementation.
Complete the application form and upload a cover letter, updated CV, and supporting documents.
Address the cover letter to The Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health, state the position applied for, explain your suitability, and provide two referees with their contact details.
Scientific Writer
Category:
Health & Medical
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: AFENET is seeking a Scientific Writer to support the Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme at the School of Public Health, Makerere University. The role focuses on scientific writing, manuscript development, statistical analysis, publication management, training, research documentation, and resource mobilisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Co-coordinate the MPH programme and field activities.
Oversee manuscript development for FETP residents, programme staff, and Ministry of Health epidemiology staff.
Support statistical analysis of trainee and programme work.
Coordinate manuscript submission and follow-up with authors and journals through publication.
Review abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for scientific integrity before submission.
Lead scientific writing workshops, support concept and proposal development, and document programme projects and findings.
Company:
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
18 Sept 2026
Not stated
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MD/MBChB), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Laboratory, or Nursing.
Master’s degree in Public Health with FETP training.
At least 3 years’ experience after graduation.
At least 5 publications, including 2 as first author.
Experience teaching and supervising students at master’s level.
Experience in scientific writing, statistical analysis, manuscript development, and research documentation.
Application Details:
Submit an application letter, CV including a full publication list, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and names and contact details of three professional referees through the AFENET recruitment portal.
Send a copy of the application by email to sec@afenet.net.
Research Assistant x 3
Category:
Health & Medical
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Makerere University School of Public Health is seeking Research Assistants to support the Kisoboka II study in fishing communities. The role focuses on participant recruitment and follow-up data collection, interviews, blood sample handling, study records, and protocol-compliant research implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruit, screen, and obtain informed consent from eligible study participants.
Conduct follow-up interviews and collect, prepare, document, and coordinate transport of blood samples.
Maintain study records, participant identifiers, data-collection tools, supplies, and equipment.
Prepare daily field updates and reports and participate in training, debrief, and review meetings.
Support community mobilisation and distribution of participant incentives.
Ensure compliance with study protocols, ethics, confidentiality, and research requirements.
Company:
Makerere University School of Public Health
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
24 Sept 2026
One-year appointment
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification with training in phlebotomy.
At least 2 years’ experience as a research assistant in quantitative health or psychosocial data collection.
Proficiency in ODK, Kobo Collect, or similar mobile data-collection platforms.
Fluency in Luganda and English.
Strong communication, data-quality, and confidentiality skills.
Experience in fishing-community or health research and Good Clinical Practice or Human Subjects Protection certification are advantages.
Application Details:
One-year appointment, renewable subject to satisfactory performance; the role is tied to the follow-up data-collection period, anticipated to last approximately two years.
Complete the application form and upload a cover letter, updated CV, and supporting documents.
Address the cover letter to The Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health, state the position applied for, explain your suitability, and provide two referees with their contact details.
Apply through the supplied Makerere University School of Public Health application form.
Data Centre, Power Management & Passive Design Engineer
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Airtel Uganda is seeking a Data Centre, Power Management & Passive Design Engineer to support core data centre and telecommunications facilities. The role focuses on passive infrastructure, power management, maintenance, outage analysis, contractor performance, and data centre standards assurance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct passive outage analysis, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, power audits, and routine systems checks.
Implement and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Manage passive spares, equipment documentation, redundancy assurance, and core-location access.
Monitor passive contractors, including activity planning, quality assurance, SLA performance, and routine site reviews.
Support passive surveys, RFIs, project BOQ validation, and equipment additions/removals.
Drive PUE improvement, fuel management, OPEX reduction projects, safety compliance, and Tier 3+ data centre and telecommunications facility standards.
Company:
Airtel Uganda
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
24 Sept 2026
Full Time
Requirements:
Bachelor of Engineering degree or related field.
At least 3 years’ relevant experience.
Professional certification is an added advantage.
Analytical and presentation skills.
Negotiation and leadership skills.
Ability to guide others and transfer knowledge, with creativity and resourcefulness.
Application Details:
Apply through the Airtel Africa careers portal using Job Identification 889.
Utilities Artisan (Plumber)
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Movit Africa Limited is seeking a Utilities Artisan (Plumber) to support its Maintenance Department. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of plumbing systems and related infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspect and monitor water supply, drainage, sanitation, and piping systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and respond to plumbing breakdowns, leakages, and blockages.
Diagnose faults and carry out corrective repairs.
Install, repair, and modify water, steam, compressed-air, and waste piping systems.
Maintain pumps, valves, fittings, fixtures, tools, materials, and spare parts.
Maintain maintenance records, job cards, shift handovers, and reports while complying with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Company:
Movit Products – Movit Africa Limited
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
12 Sept 2026
Not stated
Requirements:
Diploma in Mechanical or Water Engineering.
Certificate in Plumbing is an added advantage.
3–5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in the FMCG industry and a similar role.
Knowledge of plumbing installation and maintenance, water supply and drainage systems.
Knowledge of pipe fitting, jointing, fabrication techniques, and industrial safety/plumbing codes.
Awareness of occupational health and safety, basic water treatment, and pressure systems.
Application Details:
Send CV to hr@movitafrica.com.
Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst
Category:
Energy
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Yongeza Capital is seeking a Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst to support its battery swap stations, IoT devices, backend platforms, payment systems, and network infrastructure.
The role focuses on real-time monitoring, incident management, revenue and fraud monitoring, data reporting, and systems compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor battery swap stations, IoT devices, backend platforms, payment systems, and network infrastructure in real time.
Manage incidents and escalations.
Monitor revenue and potential fraud.
Prepare operational data reports and analytics.
Ensure systems and processes comply with established requirements.
Company:
Yongeza Capital
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
30 Sept 2026
Not stated
Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
1–3 years’ experience in NOC, SOC, telecom, energy, or IoT operations.
Experience with distributed infrastructure is an advantage.
Experience with NOC dashboards and ticketing systems.
Knowledge of IoT systems and device connectivity.
Basic networking knowledge, including IP and GSM/LTE; Excel/Google Sheets reporting required. Fintech or mobile money experience is an advantage.
Application Details:
Send a cover letter, CV, and copies of academic qualifications as one PDF file to sarah.biraakwate@yongezacapital.com.
Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL) Extension Worker
Category:
Agriculture
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Action Against Hunger is seeking an FSL Extension Worker to support implementation of food security and livelihood interventions in target communities. The role focuses on agricultural and livelihood activities, community mobilisation, training, field monitoring, assessments and project reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement food security and livelihood activities, including community mobilisation, targeting and distribution of inputs.
Support farmer groups with cropping calendars, business plans and livelihood and resilience approaches.
Link communities with relevant extension, credit, technology and market-support services.
Support FSL training and facilitate adoption of agricultural and livelihood innovations.
Conduct field visits, surveys and assessments to identify agricultural and business needs.
Monitor activities, prepare weekly and monthly reports and provide feedback on partner performance.
Company:
Action Against Hunger
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
31 Dec 2000
Full-time
Requirements:
Diploma in Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Livestock, Forestry or related field.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in agricultural development, business development, vocational skills training or cash-based interventions.
Experience with agricultural value chains and income-generating activities.
Experience working with local or international NGOs.
Strong communication, reporting, facilitation and independent decision-making skills.
Fluency in English and N’gakaramojong; willingness and ability to ride a motorcycle or bicycle with a valid riding permit.
Application Details:
Apply through the Action Against Hunger recruitment process: https://www.unjobnet.org/jobs/detail/action-contre-la-faim-programs-food-security-livelihoods-fsl-extension-worker-ug-88807673.
HR Data Analysis Graduate Trainee
Category:
Other
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: TotalEnergies EP Uganda is seeking an HR Data Analysis Graduate Trainee to support the Human Resources department. The role focuses on applying data and quantitative skills to HR activities and analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Human Resource department in data-related activities.
Apply data analysis and quantitative methods to HR information.
Support HR data interpretation and reporting.
Assist with business analytics and information management activities.
Company:
TotalEnergies EP Uganda
11 Sept 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
25 Sept 2026
Graduate Trainee / Internship
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related quantitative field.
Fresh university graduate, with no more than 2 years since graduation.
Academic performance equivalent to at least an Upper Second-Class degree.
Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
Application Details:
Apply through the TotalEnergies EP Uganda careers website. Only applications submitted through the stated careers website will be considered.
Plumber
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Blue King Breweries Limited is seeking Plumbers to support plumbing-related operations at its brewery in Lira City. The role focuses on applying plumbing skills within the manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out plumbing duties within the brewery’s operations.
Apply relevant plumbing skills and knowledge to assigned duties.
Support the reliable operation of plumbing systems and related facilities.
Company:
Blue King Breweries Limited
10 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
29 Sept 2026
Full-time
Requirements:
Minimum Diploma qualification in Plumbing.
Relevant plumbing skills and understanding of the work scope.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Energetic, self-motivated and committed to work.
Honesty, resilience and confidence.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Application Details:
Submit a detailed CV and handwritten application to the reception of TOTCO (U) Limited, Plot 19–25, Kampala Road, Odokomit Industrial Area, Lira City, or email application documents to admin@totco.co.ug.
Mechanical Engineer x 5
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Blue King Breweries Limited is seeking Mechanical Engineers to support mechanical operations and maintenance at its brewery in Lira City. The role focuses on applying mechanical engineering skills within the manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out mechanical engineering duties within the brewery’s manufacturing operations.
Apply relevant mechanical engineering skills and knowledge to assigned duties.
Support safe and reliable operation of mechanical systems and equipment.
Company:
Blue King Breweries Limited
10 Sept 2026
Location:
Lira City, Uganda
Date Expiring:
18 Sept 2026
Full-time
Requirements:
Minimum Diploma qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
Relevant mechanical engineering skills and understanding of the work scope.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Energetic, self-motivated and committed to work.
Honesty, resilience and confidence.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Application Details:
Submit a detailed CV and handwritten application to the reception of TOTCO (U) Limited, Plot 19–25, Kampala Road, Odokomit Industrial Area, Lira City, or email application documents to admin@totco.co.ug.
Electrician x 5
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Blue King Breweries Limited is seeking Electricians to support electrical operations and maintenance at its brewery in Lira City. The role focuses on applying electrical technical skills within the manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out electrical work within the brewery’s manufacturing operations.
Apply relevant electrical skills and knowledge to assigned duties.
Support safe and reliable operation of electrical systems and equipment.
Company:
Blue King Breweries Limited
10 Sept 2026
Location:
Lira City, Uganda
Date Expiring:
18 Sept 2026
Full-time
Requirements:
Minimum Diploma qualification in Electrical Engineering.
Relevant electrical technical skills and understanding of the work scope.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Energetic, self-motivated and committed to work.
Honesty, resilience and confidence.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Application Details:
Submit a detailed CV and handwritten application to the reception of TOTCO (U) Limited, Plot 19–25, Kampala Road, Odokomit Industrial Area, Lira City, or email application documents to admin@totco.co.ug.
Maintenance Engineer
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Quantum Foods Uganda is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations, equipment reliability and operational efficiency across its facilities.
The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, maintenance systems, spare-parts management, contractor coordination and safety compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement maintenance procedures and schedules for equipment and facilities.
Inspect equipment and facilities and implement preventive maintenance measures.
Oversee repairs and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
Coordinate maintenance services and repairs with vendors and contractors.
Manage spare-parts and equipment inventory and maintain adequate stock levels.
Implement maintenance management systems and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Company:
Quantum Foods Uganda
10 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
29 Sept 2026
Locum, 4 months;
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or related field.
5–8 years of progressive maintenance experience.
Proven maintenance management experience, preferably in poultry or feed manufacturing.
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
Knowledge of safety regulations and standards applicable to maintenance operations.
Motor vehicle mechanics/engineering experience is an added advantage.
Application Details:
Combine your cover letter and CV into a single PDF saved in your name.
Use “Maintenance Engineer” as the email subject and send the application to Ruth.Namukiibi@quantumfoods.co.ug or info.uganda@quantumfoods.co.ug.
Laboratory Technician
Category:
Health & Medical
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: The Infectious Diseases Institute is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support laboratory activities for the EXPrESSIVE-10 Phase 3 clinical trial in Kalangala. The role focuses on participant sample collection, laboratory sample processing, storage and shipment, results management, documentation and equipment maintenance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collect samples from study participants.
Process and prepare laboratory samples for shipment according to study protocols.
Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
Store and retrieve samples from freezers according to study-specific protocols.
Prepare and manage laboratory results.
Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment.
Company:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
9 Sept 2026
Location:
Kalangala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
22 Sept 2026
Locum, 4 months;
Requirements:
Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Experience working in research.
Experience with sample shipment.
Experience performing quality assurance testing.
Application Details:
Apply through the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) recruitment portal, quoting Job Code LTK001.
Social and Environmental Safeguards Officer
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: UNDP is seeking a Social and Environmental Safeguards Officer to coordinate safeguards activities across projects and support compliance with UNDP and Government of Uganda requirements. The role focuses on environmental and social risk assessment, safeguards planning, compliance monitoring, reporting, grievance management and risk mitigation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and review environmental and social safeguards instruments, checklists, guidelines and tools.
Assess environmental and social risks and develop or recommend appropriate mitigation and management measures.
Review and update Environmental and Social Management Frameworks and Social and Environmental Screening Procedures.
Prepare and monitor ESMPs, safeguards compliance reports and project risk logs.
Support monitoring and evaluation quality control, grievance redress mechanisms and incident reporting.
Provide technical support to the UNDP Uganda Country Office on safeguards compliance.
Company:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
9 Sept 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
17 Sept 2026
1 year; full-time.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or a relevant discipline; or Bachelor’s degree plus 2 additional years of qualifying experience.
Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience with a Master’s degree or 4 years with a Bachelor’s degree in social and environmental safeguards and/or impact assessment in an international development context.
Sound knowledge of MS Office.
Experience with social and environmental screening and safeguards policies is an advantage.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders including government, private sector and civil society is desirable.
Knowledge of climate change, climate resilience, energy and environmental policy is an advantage; fluency in English required.
Application Details:
Apply through the UNDP recruitment portal before 17 September 2026.
Regional Agriculture Officer
Category:
Agriculture
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Raising The Village is seeking a Regional Agriculture Officer to support the planning, design and implementation of agricultural extension interventions in partner communities.
The role focuses on crop and livestock support, agricultural training, soil and crop management, community engagement, project monitoring and agricultural data analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the design and planning of agricultural extension activities and climate-resilient agricultural innovations.
Provide technical advice on crop production, soil management, organic fertilisation and pesticides, pest control, livestock and post-harvest management.
Support seed selection and verification, soil profiling, agricultural pilots and procurement specifications.
Train RTV staff, government extension officers and Agriculture Champions on agricultural practices and develop training materials.
Monitor planting, germination, yields and agricultural training performance across project clusters.
Collect and analyse agricultural data and support reporting, coordination with local authorities and community-based implementation.
Company:
Raising The Village (RTV).
9 Sept 2026
Location:
Central Region, Uganda
Date Expiring:
31 Dec 2000
Full-time
Requirements:
University degree in Agricultural Science, Animal and Crop Husbandry, Community Development, Agricultural Extension or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in agriculture.
Experience in community development programming.
Knowledge of organic pesticide use, soil management, crop production and pest management.
Strong training, facilitation and communication skills, including ability to communicate technical information to audiences with varying literacy levels.
Fluent in major local languages used in RTV implementation areas; proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and able to travel 80% of the time.
Application Details:
Submission date not stated. Apply ASAP.
Apply through the Raising The Village recruitment portal: https://raisingthevillage.breezy.hr/p/33f96bf5e3bc01-regional-agriculture-officer-central
RTV states that it does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Data Engineer
Category:
ICT
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Raising The Village is seeking a Data Engineer to build and maintain data infrastructure supporting programmatic analytics, machine learning and field evaluation tools. The role focuses on data pipelines, Databricks and Delta Lake architecture, data quality and observability, ML/AI data integration and warehouse development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and maintain batch and streaming pipelines integrating data from SurveyCTO, ArcGIS and custom mobile applications into Databricks.
Develop ELT/ETL workflows using PySpark and Databricks SQL following Medallion Architecture principles.
Build and maintain Delta Lake tables, data models and Unity Catalog governance structures.
Implement data quality, observability, validation, logging, monitoring and alerting across pipeline stages.
Integrate structured field data, image-classification outputs and ML predictions into warehouse layers and support feature-engineering pipelines.
Collaborate with data, software, field and programme teams and maintain documentation of pipelines, transformations, data dictionaries and runbooks.
Company:
Raising The Village (RTV).
9 Sept 2026
Location:
Mbarara, Uganda
Date Expiring:
31 Dec 2000
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Statistics or related quantitative field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
Demonstrable experience building and deploying production-grade data pipelines, including ownership from design through deployment.
Proficiency in Python, Pandas, PySpark and advanced SQL.
Experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog and Medallion Architecture.
Knowledge of ETL/ELT, batch and Spark Structured Streaming, data validation, monitoring and alerting.
Experience with Git-based workflows and AWS; ability to produce datasets for Power BI, Tableau or Python visualisation tools.
Application Details:
Submission date not stated. Apply ASAP.
Apply through the Raising The Village recruitment portal: https://raisingthevillage.breezy.hr/p/2a602b3650ea01-data-engineer
RTV states that it does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Senior Data Collection & Integrity Officer
Category:
Multinational/MDBs/NGO
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Raising The Village is seeking a Senior Data Collection & Integrity Officer to lead data collection and quality assurance processes across its implementation areas. The role focuses on data integrity, collection systems and SOPs, quality assurance, centralized data management, staff training, evaluation methodologies and team leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead end-to-end data collection processes and develop best practices, SOPs, instruments and workflows.
Support automation of data collection and design data aggregation systems with quality assurance controls.
Implement data integrity, validation, audit and ethical data-handling protocols.
Develop and maintain a centralized data repository and reporting systems for data quality and integrity.
Lead development of data collection technologies and methodologies and deliver capacity-building initiatives.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, performance management and recruitment support for the Data Collection & Integrity team.
Company:
Raising The Village (RTV).
9 Sept 2026
Location:
Mbarara, Uganda
Date Expiring:
31 Dec 2000
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in M&E, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
At least 4 years’ practical experience in applied data management and practices.
Proven experience in M&E and project management, preferably in development or non-profit organisations.
Experience with relational data management systems; Python or R is an advantage.
Knowledge of XLS-based data collection platforms including SurveyCTO, Comcare and Survey123.
Familiarity with ArcGIS and QGIS; fluency in English required, with French and Kiswahili desirable.
Application Details:
Submission date not stated. Apply ASAP.
Apply through the Raising The Village recruitment portal: https://raisingthevillage.breezy.hr/p/80657afffc6001-senior-officer-data-quality-assurance
RTV states that it does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Senior Database Administrator
Category:
ICT
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: DFCU Bank is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to provide senior database administration and support for the Bank’s ICT database infrastructure. The role focuses on database operations, security, maintenance, disaster recovery, performance, integration, data integrity and technical support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage database operations, maintenance, security, archiving, backups and recovery.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity, including failover arrangements.
Analyse database requirements and develop specifications for database construction and maintenance.
Monitor database and server performance, investigate incidents and implement or escalate corrective actions.
Manage database integration, synchronization, capacity planning and high-availability requirements.
Maintain database documentation, standards, licensing and vendor coordination.
Company:
DFCU
9 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
17 Sept 2026
Full-time
Requirements:
University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering.
Oracle Certified Professional and/or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator certification.
5+ years’ experience in database administration and data centre management, preferably in a financial institution.
Strong SQL and database management skills, with experience in Oracle, SQL Server and open-source RDBMS such as MySQL.
Knowledge of Microsoft Server, UNIX/Linux, scripting, storage and backup systems, replication and high availability.
ITIL Foundation training and experience with enterprise change management, banking systems and database security.
Application Details:
Apply through the DFCU Bank careers portal: careers.dfcugroup.com
Select “Career Opportunities” to begin the application.
Head of Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: True North Consult Ltd is seeking a Head of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) to lead country-wide operations and maintenance of a telecom tower portfolio. The role focuses on network uptime, ESH compliance, customer and partner management, operational performance, cost optimisation, revenue assurance and team development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead country-wide O&M operations, ensuring network uptime, safety compliance and adherence to operational targets.
Manage customer relationships, SLAs, operational reviews and resolution of customer issues.
Plan and monitor operations, analyse KPIs, conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Manage outsourced partners, including performance, training, governance, invoicing, site security and asset/inventory integrity.
Optimise OPEX, CAPEX and energy costs while ensuring accurate customer billing against installed inventory.
Develop O&M teams through recruitment, training, performance management and team-building initiatives.
Company:
TrueNorth Africa
9 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
11 Sept 2026
Not stated
Requirements:
Engineering degree (B.E., B.Tech or equivalent).
Minimum 12–15 years of total experience in the telecommunications or ISP industry.
More than 3 years of directly relevant O&M experience preferred.
Technical knowledge of power equipment and changing O&M practices.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to manage large teams across geographies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with new technology and digital tools.
Application Details:
Submit a cover letter and CV in PDF or MS Word format to recruitment4@truenorthafrica.com with the subject line “Head of Operations & Maintenance” by 11 September 2026.
Electrical Supervisor South
Category:
Oil & Gas
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: True North Consult Ltd is seeking an Electrical Supervisor South to support electrical construction activities on the Tilenga Project. The role focuses on contractor supervision, electrical installation, testing and commissioning, quality control, work-front coordination and HSE compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise contractors and subcontractors executing electrical works in line with project standards, specifications and schedules.
Oversee installation, testing, calibration, pre-commissioning and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
Monitor work-fronts, contractor productivity, progress and compliance with the Level-3 schedule.
Coordinate electrical interfaces among contractors, subcontractors, vendors and other disciplines.
Monitor QA/QC and HSE compliance, including environmental requirements.
Prepare and submit required daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
Company:
TrueNorth Africa
9 Sept 2026
Location:
Site, Uganda
Date Expiring:
19 Sept 2026
Not stated
Requirements:
HND or equivalent in a related discipline.
Minimum 12 years’ experience in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries, specifically large construction projects.
Thorough knowledge of electrical codes, standards, procedures and industry practices.
Experience with hazardous-area installations and inspections is an advantage.
Previous exposure to high-voltage electrical installations, switchgear and electric drives.
Valid CompEx training, Safety Passport and preferably Authorized Person/HV certification.
Application Details:
Submit a cover letter and CV in PDF or MS Word format to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com with the subject line “Electrical Supervisor South” by 19 September 2026.
Registered Nurse x 2
Category:
Health & Medical
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: C-Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centred nursing care in line with clinical standards and protocols. The role focuses on patient assessment and care, medication administration, clinical procedures, patient education, documentation, emergency care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Monitor patients, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and assist with medical procedures.
Maintain accurate patient records and comply with infection prevention and control protocols.
Handle emergencies, provide first aid, and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
Educate and support patients and families on treatment, medication, home care and preventive health.
Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals and participate in quality improvement activities.
Company:
C-Care Uganda
8 Sept 2026
Location:
Gulu & Mukono, Uganda
Date Expiring:
29 Sept 2026
Part-time
Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BScN preferred.
Registered with a valid practicing licence from the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
At least 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
Application Details:
Apply through the C-Care online application portal: https://c-care.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/10703?utm_source=Company%20Website#/
Mechanical Engineer (Feed Mill)
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Biyinzika Poultry Uganda Limited is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to oversee the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment at its Katega Feed Mill.
The role focuses on equipment availability, preventive maintenance, breakdown response, mechanical safety, plant efficiency and maintenance cost control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain feed mill mechanical systems including raw material handling, conveying, milling, batching, mixing, pelleting and packaging equipment.
Lead mechanical breakdown response, diagnose failures, direct repairs and ensure equipment is safely restored to service.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programmes, including lubrication, vibration monitoring and wear-component management.
Monitor equipment performance, downtime, wear-part life and energy consumption and implement corrective actions.
Enforce mechanical safety requirements including lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, machine guarding, confined-space and lifting procedures.
Conduct root-cause analysis of major and recurring failures and implement permanent corrective measures.
Company:
Biyinzika Poultry International Limited
8 Sept 2026
Location:
Katega Feed Mill, Uganda
Date Expiring:
22 Sept 2026
Full-time, permanently site-based
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agricultural or Industrial Engineering from a recognised institution; substantial feed-mill experience with a Mechanical Engineering diploma may be accepted.
5–8 years’ hands-on mechanical engineering and maintenance experience in a continuous-process industrial environment, including at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of rotating machinery, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, mechanical drives and vibration monitoring.
Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and formal work-order/CMMS systems.
Knowledge of hammer mills, pellet mills, boilers, steam systems, pneumatic conveying and dust-control systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and CMMS competency, with strong troubleshooting, analytical and maintenance-planning skills.
Application Details:
Apply through the Biyinzika Poultry Uganda Limited recruitment portal.
A PDF CV is required; a cover letter is optional.
Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: EM People & Culture Advisory is seeking an Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist to support the responsible planning and implementation of infrastructure and development projects.
The role focuses on environmental and social assessments, safeguards compliance, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, monitoring and reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct environmental and social screening, assessments and compliance audits for projects.
Prepare and review environmental and social impact assessments, management plans and safeguards documentation.
Identify environmental, social, health, safety, labour and resettlement risks and monitor mitigation measures.
Conduct site inspections and monitor contractor compliance, occupational and community health and safety.
Support stakeholder consultations, community engagement and project-level grievance mechanisms.
Prepare monitoring reports and support incident investigations, corrective actions, resettlement processes and safeguards training.
Company:
EM People & Culture Advisory
7 Sept 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Date Expiring:
31 Dec 2000
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Natural Resource Management or related field.
At least 5 years’ experience in environmental and social safeguards, impact assessment, sustainability or community development.
Experience with infrastructure, energy, construction, agriculture or development-financed projects.
Practical knowledge of environmental and social impact assessment processes and international safeguards frameworks.
Experience facilitating community consultations and managing stakeholder concerns.
Strong report-writing, risk-assessment, analytical and presentation skills; willingness to undertake field visits across Uganda.
Application Details:
Apply through the EM People & Culture Advisory careers portal: https://emadvisorytz.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/811878000001795292/Environmental-and-Social-Safeguards-Specialist
Programme Officer – Climate Adaptive Programming
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Save the Children International is seeking a Programme Officer – Climate Adaptive Programming to support implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation activities under the NORAD framework. The role focuses on programme planning, technical implementation, partnerships, monitoring and learning, budget oversight, and climate-resilient community programming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop climate change monthly and quarterly work plans and support integration of climate adaptation and mitigation activities across programmes.
Provide technical guidance and oversee implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation activities in the designated area.
Coordinate with district authorities, NGOs, agencies, project teams, and partners to strengthen climate-adaptive programming.
Monitor project activities, quality benchmarks, partner performance, budgets, expenditure, and implementation progress.
Support monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, including documentation of best practices, innovations, and lessons learned.
Provide technical support and capacity strengthening to partners, communities, and project teams.
Company:
Save the Children International
8 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
15 Sept 2026
Permanent; full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Natural Resource Economics, or a related field.
At least 4 years’ relevant experience in climate change, environment, disaster management, or programme/project management.
Knowledge of climate adaptation and mitigation programming, particularly in the context of Karamoja; education-sector experience is an advantage.
Experience in development planning, project management and implementation, policy analysis, or climate-related development work.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, problem-solving, systems thinking, communication, documentation, and relationship-management skills.
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas; motorcycle riding capability and a valid riding permit are an advantage.
Application Details:
Submit a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document not exceeding 5 MB through the Save the Children careers portal: https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/. Include current remuneration and salary expectations.
Laboratory Analysts x 2
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Sino Minerals Investments is seeking two Laboratory Analysts to conduct chemical and analytical testing of mineral, ore, geological, and other laboratory samples. The role focuses on laboratory analysis, quality control and assurance, accurate reporting, and compliance with laboratory and safety standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform chemical and analytical testing of mineral, ore, geological, and other laboratory samples.
Conduct analyses using appropriate laboratory equipment and standard operating procedures.
Interpret, verify, and accurately report analytical results.
Undertake quality control and quality assurance procedures.
Prepare analytical reports and maintain laboratory documentation.
Ensure compliance with laboratory standards, company procedures, and health and safety requirements.
Company:
Sino Minerals Investments Co Ltd
8 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
18 Sept 2026
Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Geochemistry, or a related field.
Knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and laboratory instrumentation.
Experience with quality control and laboratory documentation.
Application Details:
Submit your CV and related documents to hr@sinominerals.co.ug by 18 September 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Material Testing Technicians x 2
Category:
Engineering
Date Posted:
Job Type:
SUMMARY: Cementers Uganda Limited is seeking two Material Testing Technicians to support construction activities under the CPF Roads on the Tilenga project. The role focuses on field and laboratory testing, materials sampling and inspection, quality control, and testing documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform routine field and laboratory tests on soils, aggregates, grout, and asphalt.
Conduct field compaction testing, sampling, and observation using nuclear density gauges.
Perform quality control tests, including slump, air, unit weight, and temperature tests, and cast strength specimens.
Sample asphalt cores to verify thickness, density, and air voids.
Communicate with site contractors, agency representatives, technicians, and project managers.
Complete accurate field-testing reports and documentation.
Company:
Cementers Uganda
8 Sept 2026
Location:
Uganda
Date Expiring:
18 Sept 2026
Full-time
Requirements:
Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in materials testing and inspection.
Materials knowledge is required.
Documented experience working with a quality control team.
Strong organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Application Details:
Submit a cover letter, detailed CV, relevant certificates, and testimonials as a single PDF to hr_tilenga@cementers.com.
Quote “Material Testing Technicians” or the relevant job reference in the email subject line.
Deadline: 18 September 2026.

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