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Laboratory Technician

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Makerere University Lung Institute

SUMMARY: Makerere University Lung Institute is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support specimen collection, processing, laboratory coordination, and timely delivery of test results. The role focuses on blood and sputum sample handling, laboratory documentation, GLP compliance, equipment maintenance, SOP development, and support to clinical research activities.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review study protocols and laboratory manuals

  • Collect, label, process, package, and deliver test specimens according to SOPs

  • Receive and assess sputum samples from patients

  • Maintain registers for requested tests and follow up on returned results

  • Assist in compiling laboratory data for monthly reports

  • Clean and maintain the work area, medical equipment, and laboratory documentation

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

14 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 May 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology

  • Registration with the Allied Health Medical Professional Council

  • Valid Annual Practicing Licence

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory Practices

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy clinical or medical research laboratory

  • IATA certification is an added advantage

Trial Nurse x 2

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Makerere University Lung Institute

SUMMARY: Makerere University Lung Institute is seeking Trial Nurses to support clinical research study procedures and participant welfare. The role focuses on participant identification, consent, enrolment, clinical reviews, follow-up, sample collection, medication dispensing, study documentation, and quality assurance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identify, consent, and enrol eligible study participants

  • Conduct questionnaire interviews, clinical reviews, follow-ups, and complete study logs

  • Take vital signs, collect samples, prepare samples, and maintain laboratory sample logs

  • Dispense study and other medications and provide adherence counselling

  • Maintain study and clinical records, consent forms, CRFs, and clinical supplies

  • Perform first-level QA/QC to ensure study documentation is complete and accurate

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

14 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 May 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

  • Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council

  • Valid Annual Practicing Licence

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice is an added advantage

  • Clinical trials research experience is an added advantage

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Machine Operator – Tube Mill

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Steel & Tube Industries Ltd (STIL)

SUMMARY: Steel and Tube Industries is seeking a Machine Operator – Tube Mill to operate and maintain assigned production machinery. The role focuses on machine operation, equipment maintenance, product quality checks, safety compliance, reporting, and support to plant operations.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up and operate the assigned machine to produce orders within required specifications

  • Oil, grease, monitor, and maintain machines to ensure proper working condition

  • Adjust machine speed, control loads, and support loading and unloading of materials by hand or crane

  • Monitor finished products to ensure quality and quantity meet company requirements

  • Report machine defects or improvement needs to the Production Supervisor or Plant Manager

  • Maintain daily production reports and follow PPE, safety, housekeeping, and EHS requirements

Location:

Uganda

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit your CV to: jobs@stil-group.com

  • Submission date given here is only indicative

  • Submission date not stated by employer, submit ASAP 

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Degree, Diploma, or Craft III certificate in Engineering

  • At least 2 years’ relevant experience

  • In-depth technical knowledge of the specific machine

  • Ability to work with technicians, artisans, storekeepers, and supervisors

  • Knowledge of workplace safety, PPE use, housekeeping, and environmental health and safety practices

  • Teamwork, integrity, and ability to support safe working procedures

Workshop Manager

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

TrueNorth Africa

SUMMARY: True North Consult is seeking a Workshop Manager to support asset maintenance, workshop administration, procurement, inventory control, and fleet maintenance operations. The role focuses on reducing downtime, improving stock control, managing workshop systems, supervising teams, and ensuring efficient spare parts and procurement processes.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee day-to-day workshop administration, procurement, inventory control, job planning, and preventive maintenance scheduling

  • Manage workshop systems such as MAXIMO and ensure accurate, up-to-date system records

  • Conduct stock counts, reconcile physical inventory with system records, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions

  • Manage procurement of spare parts, tyres, oils, and lubricants, including local and international purchases

  • Supervise workshop teams, lead coordination meetings, delegate tasks, and monitor performance

  • Prepare operational reports and ensure compliance with workshop QHSE, housekeeping, stock control, and internal procedures

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

14 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

19 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Send your resume and cover letter to: recruitment6@truenorthafrica.com

  • Use the subject line: Workshop Manager

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in administration, workshop, automotive, or a similar industry

  • Training in Engineering or Mechanical disciplines is preferred

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a fleet of more than 20 trucks

  • Knowledge of URA Customs procedures and Electro Hydraulic Systems

  • Experience using fleet management systems; Telematix is preferred

  • Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and SPSS

Grower

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Xclusive Uganda

SUMMARY: Xclusive Uganda is seeking a Grower to oversee and optimise the plant-growing process. The role focuses on growing strategies, plant health monitoring, pest and disease identification, planting protocols, resource use, and supervision of the growing team.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor and implement plant-growing strategies

  • Carry out and analyse samples to maintain healthy plants

  • Monitor radiation and identify pests and diseases in the greenhouse

  • Ensure planting protocols and plant correction activities are followed on time

  • Monitor resource use and report weights and shortages on time

  • Coach and supervise the growing team, including sprayers, in-charges, and scouters

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

14 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

23 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit your CV, academic documents, and motivation letter to the HR Manager at: hr@xclusiveuganda.com

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field

  • Strong managerial skills

  • Good communication, planning, and team organisation skills

  • Ability to delegate and monitor work effectively

  • Knowledge of greenhouse operations, plant health, and PPE use

Internship 2026 – Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Data Science

Category:

Others

Company:

Biyinzika Poultry International Limited

SUMMARY: Biyinzika Poultry Uganda Limited is seeking interns in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Data Science, and related fields. The internship is open to recent Ugandan graduates with strong academic performance and interest in gaining practical workplace experience.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support work in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Data Science, or related functional areas

  • Gain practical experience within an integrated poultry and animal feed company

  • Support assigned teams with data, IT, analytical, or operational tasks

  • Apply academic knowledge in a professional workplace setting

  • Follow company procedures and internship programme requirements

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

14 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

18 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Send your application, academic documents, and motivation letter to: vacancies@biyinzika.co.ug

  • Alternatively, deliver the application to the Kigunga HR office.

  • Biyinzika Poultry Uganda Limited does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type:

Internship

Requirements:

  • First-Class or Second-Class degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field

  • Must have graduated between 2023 and 2026

  • At least Credit 4 in Mathematics and English at UCE

  • Must be Ugandan

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Agile, flexible, and versatile

Information and Systems Officer

Category:

ICT

Company:

WASSHA Africa Uganda

SUMMARY: WASSHA Africa Uganda is seeking an Information and Systems Officer to support computer systems, hardware, peripherals, and end-user ICT services. The role focuses on systems support, troubleshooting, hardware maintenance, IT security awareness, network monitoring, documentation, and user assistance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot user workstations, peripherals, and networking hardware

  • Support new computer projects, hardware installations, and system implementation planning

  • Document hardware failures, repairs, installations, and removals accurately

  • Monitor network usage and support compliance with IT security policies

  • Support evaluation of new systems, define requirements, and liaise with system vendors

  • Assist with procedures for logging, reporting, and monitoring PC performance

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

14 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

29 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Send your CV, application letter with required gross monthly salary expectation, and academic transcripts in PDF format to: recruitug@tz.wassha.com

  • Indicate the job title in the email subject line.

  • Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in information technology

  • Knowledge of IT systems, databases, and system troubleshooting

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and teamwork skills

  • Organisational and time management skills

  • Stress tolerance, flexibility, adaptability, accountability, and transparency

Agronomist Officer x 4

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Ujamaa Seed Company Limited

SUMMARY: Ujamaa Seed Company Limited is seeking Agronomist Officers to support technical agronomy across the seed value chain. The role focuses on seed production, quality assurance, grower support, demonstration plots, government extension collaboration, and seed certification reporting.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise field inspections, rogueing, isolation distances, and genetic purity standards for certified seed production

  • Manage seed conditioning, treatment, coating, vigour testing, and post-harvest handling

  • Enforce germination, moisture content, analytical purity, and national seed certification standards

  • Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to seed growers and distributors

  • Organise demonstration plots, field days, and varietal showcase trials

  • Liaise with public extension workers and government partners on seed subsidy programmes, trials, reports, and stock reconciliation

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

13 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

28 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Interested candidates should send their application, updated CV, and relevant academic documents to: ujaamaseeds@gmail.com

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Seed Science, Crop Protection, Plant Breeding, or a related field

  • Experience in seed production, seed quality control, or agricultural extension

  • Experience within a seed company or government agricultural project is relevant

  • Knowledge of seed certification classes, field standards, seed health, and quality testing

  • Knowledge of post-harvest seed handling, grading, drying, and seed dressing

  • Ability to travel frequently to out-grower schemes, quarantine sites, and government seed stores

Service Delivery Coordinator

Category:

ICT

Company:

Exquisite Solution Limited

SUMMARY: Exquisite Solution Limited is seeking a Service Delivery Coordinator for a client in the telecommunications sector. The role focuses on service quality, ticket lifecycle management, SLA compliance, outage report validation, service reporting, and coordination between field and service delivery teams.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the end-to-end ticket lifecycle, including ownership, resolution confirmation, and closure

  • Coordinate Field Engineers to ensure timely updates, SLA compliance, and issue resolution

  • Review and validate RFO reports for accuracy, completeness, and root cause clarity

  • Monitor SLA compliance and escalate risks or breaches promptly

  • Prepare regular service delivery reports on performance trends and service issues

  • Maintain accurate service records and align internal systems with customer PM/CM trackers

Location:

Uganda

Date Posted: 

11 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

29 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the Exquisite Solution Limited website: www.exquisitesolution.com

  • Click on Job Portal, then select the “Apply” button on the upper right corner of the job page.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in IT, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

  • 3 years’ experience in NOC, ISP, telecom, field service, or operations roles

  • Knowledge of ticketing systems and service delivery workflows

  • Experience with PM/CM or similar service compliance frameworks is an advantage

  • Strong coordination, follow-up, documentation, and reporting skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and service reporting

Operations Officer

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

Exquisite Solution Limited

SUMMARY: Exquisite Solution Limited is seeking an Operations Officer for a client in the oil and gas sector. The role focuses on gantry operations, petroleum product loading, stock reconciliation, automation systems, safety compliance, and inventory accuracy.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise daily gantry loading operations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely fuel dispatch

  • Perform bay allocation, line-up verification, and pre-loading checks on BCUs and MOVs

  • Coordinate stock reconciliation with the Jetty Officer to minimise losses and demurrage

  • Ensure compliance with terminal SOPs to prevent contamination, spills, and operational errors

  • Monitor gantry automation, instrumentation systems, ATG calibration, product density, temperature, and stock balances

  • Supervise gantry operators, enforce PPE and safety compliance, maintain records, and support audits and emergency drills

Location:

Uganda

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

30 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the Exquisite Solution Limited website: www.exquisitesolution.com

  • Click on Job Portal, then select the “Apply” button on the upper right corner of the job page.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field

  • 3 years’ experience in petroleum terminal operations is preferred

  • Knowledge of fuel handling processes, tank inventory systems, instrumentation calibration, and process safety standards

  • Understanding of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards and compliance requirements

  • Leadership, communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

  • Strong attention to detail

Information Technology Intern

Category:

Data Science

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY: The United Nations Office at Nairobi is seeking an Information Technology Intern to support the Information and Communication Technology Service within Information Security. The internship focuses on cybersecurity operations, incident response, vulnerability management, security awareness, access reviews, and infrastructure documentation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor security dashboards including SIEM, EDR, and firewalls for threats or anomalies

  • Support initial triage of security alerts and escalation of high-risk incidents

  • Assist with phishing email analysis, suspicious file review, incident documentation, and post-incident reports

  • Support vulnerability scans, patch tracking, system updates, and security configuration audits

  • Assist with security awareness materials, phishing simulations, policy reviews, SOP updates, and user access reviews

  • Support secure Wi-Fi deployment, network documentation, ICT equipment decommissioning, and infrastructure security coordination

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

13 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

27 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the UN Careers portal.

  • Job Opening ID: 275750

  • Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

Job Type:

Internship; 3-6 months

Requirements:

  • Completion of undergraduate studies in Information Technology or a related field

  • Applicants must be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, master’s or PhD programme, or have completed a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD programme

  • No professional work experience is required

  • Field of study must be closely related to the internship

  • Fluency in oral and written English is required

  • Knowledge of another UN language is desirable

Advocacy, Reporting and Data Intern

Category:

Data Science

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY: UN-Habitat is seeking an Advocacy, Reporting and Data Intern to support stakeholder engagement, advocacy, data management, and reporting activities. The internship focuses on stakeholder database management, data cleaning and analysis, advocacy materials, campaign support, event coordination, and reporting for UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain and update stakeholder databases, registrations, consultation records, and contact information

  • Clean, consolidate, validate, and quality-check stakeholder datasets

  • Prepare analysis-ready datasets, summary statistics, and analytical outputs using tools such as Excel, Canva, PowerBI, or SPSS

  • Develop advocacy materials including articles, blog posts, social media posts, and newsletters

  • Support planning, logistics, communication, and execution of advocacy events, WUF sessions, and campaigns

  • Support monitoring, reporting, presentations, and database updates for Strategic Plan Subprogramme 4

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

14 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

29 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Internship; 6 months

Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in a graduate programme, final year of a bachelor’s degree, or have completed a bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or equivalent qualification

  • Preferred fields include Data Science, Statistics, Information Management, Information Systems, Communications, Urban Studies, or a related field

  • Computer literacy in standard software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis

  • Experience in data cleaning, consolidation, and managing large datasets

  • Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of another UN language is desirable

Urban Planner

Category:

Architecture

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY: UN-Habitat is seeking an Urban Planner to support technical planning and design work related to Eswatini. The role focuses on preparing planning and design materials for the Eco City Masterplan in Eswatini.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare planning and design outputs related to UN-Habitat technical support in Eswatini

  • Support the drafting of the Eco City Masterplan in Eswatini

  • Prepare graphical planning materials using computer-aided design tools

  • Support spatial data management and processing using GIS software

  • Coordinate with the Urban Lab team and relevant UN-Habitat regional staff

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

13 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

25 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Consultancy; 3 months

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in Architecture, Urban Planning and Design, or a related field relevant to sustainable urban development

  • First-level university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree

  • At least 2 years’ experience drawing and preparing plan graphical materials using computer-assisted design tools

  • Experience in GIS data management and processing is required

  • Good hand drawing or sketching of macro-scale plans is desirable

  • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable

Registered Nurse

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Watoto Child Care Ministries

SUMMARY: Watoto Child Care Ministries is seeking a Registered Nurse to support day-to-day clinical activities at Baby Watoto in Gulu. The role focuses on infant medical care, clinical rounds, infection control, nutritional support, medical records, health education, and general baby care support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide nursing care in line with Baby Watoto medical policies and organisational standards

  • Participate in daily clinical rounds and support timely resolution of clinical issues

  • Identify and contain infections early and implement infection control measures

  • Support infant feeding calculations and nutritional management under the Nurse Supervisor

  • Maintain accurate medical records and provide regular clinical updates on infants

  • Promote infant health and hygiene through health education and support to general staff

Location:

Baby Watoto, Gulu, Uganda

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the Watoto Church website: www.watotochurch.com

  • Navigate to “Join the Team,” select “Click here to view the job details,” click the “Apply Here” button, complete the form, and submit it once all sections have been filled out.

  • After completing the online application, email your CV, academic documents, and Church recommendation letter to: careers@watotochurch.com

  • Email subject format:
    Job Title – First Name, Last Name

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Nursing from a reputable institution

  • Registered Nurse with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council

  • Current practising licence

  • At least 2 years’ nursing experience in a school setting

  • Knowledge of basic computer software

  • Strong teamwork, organisational, communication, and community healthcare skills

Web and Applications Developer

Category:

ICT

Company:

Watoto Church Ministries

SUMMARY: Watoto Church Ministries is seeking a Web and Applications Developer to support its web and mobile application systems. The role focuses on application design, development, deployment, maintenance, security, scalability, technical support, and staff training.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and update web and mobile applications

  • Ensure applications are secure, scalable, user-friendly, and compatible with current technologies

  • Support web infrastructure, databases, hosting environments, backups, upgrades, and documentation

  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and maximise uptime

  • Provide staff training and technical support on web and enterprise applications

  • Recommend and implement improvements to ICT services, applications, and emerging technology use

Location:

Watoto Church, Downtown Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the Watoto Church website: www.watotochurch.com

  • Navigate to “Join the Team,” select “Click here to view the job details,” click the “Apply Here” button, complete the form, and submit it once all sections have been filled out.

  • After completing the online application, email your CV, academic documents, and Church recommendation letter to: careers@watotochurch.com

  • Email subject format:
    Job Title – First Name, Last Name

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, ICT, or a related field

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in web and mobile application development

  • Strong knowledge of PHP, C#, and JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Node.js

  • Experience with Git, MySQL, SQL Server, and cloud platforms

  • Experience with PHP frameworks is an added advantage

  • Knowledge of project management methodologies, technical documentation, and the application development lifecycle

Agronomist

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Agro Processing Plant

SUMMARY: Agro Processing Plant is seeking an Agronomist to support avocado production and sustainable farming practices. The role focuses on organic compliance, farmer training, avocado nursery management, traceability, audit readiness, and implementation of internal control systems.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implement the Internal Control System manual and farmer field diaries for avocado production

  • Conduct risk assessments of farm plots to support organic compliance

  • Provide technical guidance on avocado nursery management, grafting, soil health, and organic pest and disease control

  • Train cooperative members on organic standards, buffer zone management, post-harvest handling, and governance

  • Configure and manage digital traceability tools from farm plot to export crate

  • Serve as the primary technical contact during external certification audits

Location:

Mukono, Uganda

Date Posted: 

13 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

16 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Send applications to:hravoils2025@gmail.com

  • Indicate the position applied for in the email subject line.

  • Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Soil and Crop Science, or a related field

  • At least 2 years’ hands-on experience as an Agronomist in the agro sector

  • Knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices and environmental protection

  • Experience supporting fruit farmers is relevant

  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel

  • Experience using ERP systems is required

Field Technician x 2

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Tugende

SUMMARY: Tugende is seeking Field Technicians to support administrative and mechanical maintenance of company assets. The role focuses on asset inspection, GPS installation and tracking, inventory management, document control, asset servicing, and maintenance support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Inspect, receive, record, brand, store, and prepare company assets for disbursement

  • Install, uninstall, monitor, and track GPS devices on company assets

  • Update asset and inventory records in ERP, CRM, and Tugende dashboards

  • Manage branch inventory, warehousing, stock reconciliation, and snapshot reporting

  • Maintain delivery notes, picking lists, asset records, and related documentation

  • Support after-sales asset servicing, maintenance tracking, inspections, and repairs

Location:

Rubaga and Mubende, Uganda

Date Posted: 

13 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Automobile Engineering, or Motor Vehicle Mechanics

  • At least 1 year of experience as a mechanic or electrician with a reputable organisation or institute

  • Experience with motorcycle and car assembly and repairs

  • Valid riding licence

  • Ability to interpret technical diagrams and manuals

  • Knowledge of health and safety issues related to motorcycle use, including electrical, mechanical, and chemical risks

IT Support Officer, Gulu

Category:

ICT

Company:

Watoto Church Ministries

SUMMARY: Watoto Church Ministries is seeking an IT Support Officer to support the management and maintenance of ICT systems. The role focuses on user support, systems maintenance, ICT infrastructure, applications support, asset inventory, supplier monitoring, training, and reporting.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide first-level support for applications, management systems, information systems, and user IT issues

  • Support management and maintenance of ICT systems, hardware, and infrastructure across the organisation

  • Resolve network failures, manage user access, record incidents, and follow issues through to resolution

  • Support ICT policy compliance, operational plans, asset inventory, and standard operating procedures

  • Review applications with users to identify enhancements or new system needs

  • Manage user training, document resolved issues, monitor external suppliers, and prepare periodic reports

Location:

Gulu, Uganda

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the Watoto Church website: www.watotochurch.com

  • Navigate to “Join the Team,” select “Click here to view the job details,” click the “Apply Here” button, complete the form, and submit it once all sections have been filled out.

  • After completing the online application, email your CV, academic documents, and Church recommendation letter to: careers@watotochurch.com

  • Email subject format:
    Job Title – First Name, Last Name

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in ICT or Computer Science

  • Minimum of 2 years’ working experience in a reputable organisation

  • At least 2 years’ experience in technical implementation and website management

  • Industry certification from Cisco, Microsoft, or Oracle

  • Knowledge of installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of operating systems, office suites, email, internet, and intranet systems

  • Experience with Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Dynamics is an added advantage

Maintenance Engineer

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS)

SUMMARY: Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support a major onshore energy development project in Uganda. The role focuses on maintenance optimisation, equipment reliability, predictive maintenance, asset performance monitoring, and operational support across production sites.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support implementation of HSEQ procedures and promote a strong safety culture

  • Provide technical guidance to site maintenance teams on equipment operation and maintenance

  • Monitor plant and equipment performance using Smart Room digital monitoring tools

  • Analyse maintenance data and equipment condition trends to improve reliability and availability

  • Support troubleshooting, fault finding, breakdown response, shutdown preparation, and maintenance campaign planning

  • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, maintenance, operations, planning, and discipline teams to improve maintenance performance

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

13 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

12-month contract; day rate basis

Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

  • 8–10 years’ experience in oil and gas operations or maintenance environments

  • Strong understanding of onshore production and process systems

  • Experience supporting equipment reliability and maintenance optimisation

  • Familiarity with digital maintenance or asset performance monitoring tools

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

Battery End of Life Consultant

Category:

Multinational/MDBs/NGO

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY: UNEP is seeking a Battery End of Life Consultant to support assessment of end-of-life electric vehicle battery management in Caribbean Island countries. The role focuses on battery waste flows, infrastructure readiness, transboundary shipment, stakeholder mapping, and design of a regional hub-and-spoke model for EV battery waste.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess battery imports, exports, EV registrations, and potential hub locations in Caribbean Island countries

  • Analyse current and projected battery waste flows, disposal practices, and export pathways

  • Assess infrastructure readiness for interim storage, collection, packaging, and transport

  • Map shipping routes, freight providers, aggregation opportunities, and safety requirements

  • Identify regulatory, technical, institutional, and logistical barriers to hub-and-spoke implementation

  • Map key stakeholders, including Basel Focal Points, Customs authorities, waste operators, and shipping companies

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Consultancy; 5 months

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in Engineering, Transport, or a related field

  • First-level university degree with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in transport projects or battery waste management in Latin American or Caribbean countries

  • Knowledge of transport issues in Latin America or the Caribbean

  • Experience in data collection, research, data analysis, modelling, and battery waste management

  • Fluency in oral and written English

Officer – Enterprise Networks

Category:

ICT

Company:

Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited

SUMMARY: Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited is seeking an Officer – Enterprise Networks to support the bank’s IT network and communication systems. The role focuses on network management, monitoring, security, compliance, documentation, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and support for network-related projects.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor network performance, reliability, availability, and security incidents

  • Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and related network devices

  • Support and maintain local and wide area network connections, fixed-line voice networks, and communication infrastructure

  • Implement network security protocols and ensure compliance with relevant standards

  • Document network configurations, procedures, processes, and support knowledge bases

  • Provide technical support, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and support network projects, upgrades, and capacity planning

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

15 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Send your application letter, cover letter, CV, and academic documents to:

  • recruitment@dtbuganda.co.ug

  • Applications should be submitted by 15 May 2026.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

  • Knowledge of banking operations, business processes, policies, and procedures

  • Knowledge of network architecture, router and switch configuration, network security, troubleshooting tools, and performance monitoring

  • Understanding of risk management, compliance, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and NIST

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, report-writing, and interpersonal skills

  • Proactive, service-oriented, ethical, results-focused, and able to collaborate with internal teams and vendors

Data Scientist – Credit Eligibility

Category:

Data Science

Company:

M-KOPA

SUMMARY: M-KOPA is seeking a Data Scientist – Credit Eligibility to support credit scoring, loan eligibility, and pricing models across five African markets. The role focuses on predictive modelling, risk analytics, repayment data analysis, feature engineering, A/B testing, and translating model outputs into lending strategy.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build and refine credit scoring models for customer creditworthiness, default risk, loan eligibility, and pricing

  • Develop and test machine learning models using A/B testing and statistical analysis

  • Analyse repayment data, engineer new features, and monitor credit performance for risk and margin impact

  • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product teams, and commercial stakeholders to scale models into production

  • Use Python, SQL, scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, and relevant machine learning libraries

  • Communicate model findings and business implications to stakeholders

Location:

Remote; Kampala, Nairobi, Accra, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, or Lagos

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time; remote role within UTC -1 to UTC +3 time zones

Requirements:

  • Experience building predictive models, especially credit scoring, risk models, or classification/regression models

  • Hands-on experience in model development, validation, deployment, and performance monitoring

  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, and relevant machine learning libraries

  • Experience in feature engineering, model selection, hyperparameter tuning, and A/B testing

  • Ability to translate complex model outputs into actionable business strategies

  • Experience in credit, underwriting, lending analytics, or fintech modelling is highly desirable

Senior Analyst – Credit Risk & Eligibility

Category:

Data Science

Company:

M-KOPA

SUMMARY: M-KOPA is seeking a Senior Analyst – Credit Risk & Eligibility to support credit risk and eligibility decisions across African markets. The role focuses on repayment data analysis, underwriting frameworks, credit scorecards, loan pricing, risk monitoring, and data-driven lending strategy.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyse repayments data and other data sources to improve credit scorecards and eligibility criteria

  • Refine loan pricing based on credit analysis and customer behaviour

  • Test new loan types to assess customer demand and credit performance

  • Monitor credit performance to detect risk shifts and quantify margin impact

  • Test the predictiveness of new datasets for eligibility criteria

  • Work with data scientists, engineers, product teams, and commercial stakeholders on loan eligibility decisions

Location:

Remote; Kampala, Nairobi, Accra, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, or Lagos

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time; remote role within UTC -1 to UTC +3 time zones

Requirements:

  • Strong statistical modelling and quantitative analysis skills

  • Experience in credit, underwriting, or lending analytics

  • Fluency in Python, SQL, and other relevant analytical tools

  • Ability to analyse unstructured data and large complex datasets

  • Experience translating complex data insights into actionable business strategies

  • Strong written, oral, visual, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Lead AI Automation Engineer

Category:

ICT

Company:

M-KOPA

SUMMARY: M-KOPA is seeking a Lead AI Automation Engineer to lead a new AI Operations team supporting automation and AI agent development across the business. The role focuses on building and scaling internal automations, leading AI Ops Engineers, supporting AI adoption, and improving operational efficiency across M-KOPA teams.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead two AI Ops Engineers and manage their delivery, development, and day-to-day work

  • Build and ship automations and AI agents for internal teams and customer-facing staff

  • Prioritise automation requests from multiple teams using a clear framework

  • Maintain and scale the AI tooling stack across the organisation

  • Support Engineering teams in integrating AI into customer-facing products

  • Evaluate emerging AI tools and refine AI training for wider organisational use

Location:

Remote; Kampala, Nairobi, Accra, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, or Lagos

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time; remote role within UTC -1 to UTC +3 time zones

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience building automations using scripting, workflow tools, or AI-assisted development

  • Experience building agents using frameworks such as LangChain, MCP, Google ADK, or similar tools

  • Background in enterprise tooling, rapid prototyping tools, identity automation, or internal platforms

  • People leadership experience, including leading or mentoring engineers

  • Strong technical background with a product-focused mindset

  • Familiarity with tools such as Claude, Claude Code, Anthropic tooling, Notion, HiBob, Entra, Vercel, or Railway is relevant

Internship Program 2026 – Information Technology

Category:

ICT

Company:

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

SUMMARY: Uganda Revenue Authority is inviting applications for its 2026 internship programme in Information Technology. The internship provides students with practical exposure and temporary work experience in tax administration and related institutional operations.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Information Technology-related work within URA

  • Gain practical workplace experience in a professional tax administration environment

  • Work with URA teams during the internship placement period

  • Build professional exposure in a public sector institution

  • Follow URA internship programme requirements and workplace standards

Location:

Kampala, Uganda; upcountry placements available

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

17 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Must be a student pursuing Information Technology or a related academic discipline

  • Must be available for the July–August 2026 internship period

  • Bachelor’s degree level indicated

  • Applicants for upcountry stations should indicate preferred district of placement

  • Interest in gaining practical experience in tax administration and public sector operations

Associate Programme Management Officer, P2

Category:

Multinational/MDBs/NGO

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY: UNEP is seeking an Associate Programme Management Officer to support the Executive Office at the Nairobi duty station. The role focuses on programme coordination, research, policy support, data analysis, briefing materials, communications products, meetings support, and reporting.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects

  • Conduct research, collect and analyse data, and prepare summaries, reports, and analytical notes

  • Draft briefing notes, background papers, talking points, correspondence, and sections of reports

  • Support policy coordination, evaluations, research activities, and studies

  • Provide administrative and substantive support to meetings, conferences, and missions

  • Prepare data visualisations, charts, tables, and draft insights for planning and reporting

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

12 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

11 Jun 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the UN Careers portal: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/273426?language=en

  • Job Opening ID: 273426

  • Applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible and before the stated deadline.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in Environmental Sciences, or a related field

  • First-level university degree with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in environmental project/programme management, strategic planning, policy implementation, or a related area

  • Experience supporting senior officials, including preparing briefing materials, presentations, correspondence, and follow-up actions

  • Experience drafting, editing, and presenting technical, policy, donor-facing, and analytical documents

  • English and French are required; Spanish is desirable

Medical Officer – NOB

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

SUMMARY: The United Nations Office at Nairobi is seeking a Medical Officer to support the Joint Medical Service at the Nairobi duty station. The role focuses on clinical care, emergency response, medical clearances, occupational health, referrals, and medico-administrative support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide clinical services, including walk-in care, fever clinic support, medical examinations, immunizations, and travel advice

  • Respond to medical emergencies, evacuations, house calls, and hospital rounds when required

  • Refer staff to outside specialists and follow up on cases

  • Provide health education, medical counselling, and occupational health support

  • Handle medical evacuation paperwork, reporting, and follow-up in line with UN procedures

  • Supervise and distribute work for nurses and other staff assigned to the fever clinic

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

11 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBChB)

  • Minimum of 4 years’ progressively responsible experience in the medical field or related area

  • Up-to-date Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate

  • Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in clinical medicine

  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili

  • Strong planning, organising, teamwork, and professional conduct skills

Machine Operator

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited

SUMMARY: Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited is seeking a Machine Operator to support production operations in the BFS section. The role focuses on BFS machine operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, production documentation, and compliance with safety and GMP standards.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate BFS machines efficiently to meet production targets

  • Conduct routine maintenance and support smooth machine functioning

  • Report machine breakdowns, defects, and malfunctions to relevant teams

  • Set up, adjust, clean, and maintain BFS machines and the production environment

  • Maintain daily production and engineering records in logbooks

  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and current GMP guidelines

Location:

Mukono

Date Posted: 

11 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant or similar company

  • Knowledge of machine operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and production documentation

  • Good report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word

  • Ability to work with senior staff and adapt to change

Production Officer x 10

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited

SUMMARY: The organisation is seeking Production Officers to support manufacturing operations in the production area. The role focuses on clean room supervision, process control, batch manufacturing, water treatment operations, cGMP compliance, and production documentation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise clean room operations, cleaning, disinfection, hygiene, gowning, and environmental monitoring

  • Ensure SOPs and cGMP guidelines are followed during production and water treatment processes

  • Prepare and process BMR requisitions, store requisitions, and production documentation

  • Weigh, issue, identify, transfer, and account for raw and packaging materials

  • Monitor dispensing area conditions, equipment readiness, CIP/SIP processes, and filter integrity tests

  • Support batch manufacturing, filling line operations, water treatment plant operations, validation, and calibration activities

Location:

Mukono

Date Posted: 

11 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry or any chemical-related course

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant or similar company

  • Knowledge of production processes, clean room operations, cGMP, and documentation practices

  • Report writing, analytical, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word

  • Teamwork, responsibility, adaptability, and result-oriented work approach

BFS Operator x 5

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited

SUMMARY: The organisation is seeking BFS Operators to support production operations in the BFS section. The role focuses on BFS machine operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, GMP compliance, machine setup, and production documentation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate BFS machines efficiently to meet production targets

  • Conduct routine maintenance and support smooth functioning of BFS machines

  • Report machine breakdowns, defects, and malfunctions to the team leader, section head, and engineering department

  • Set up, adjust, clean, and maintain BFS machines and the production environment

  • Support batch code changes, mold changes, and CIP/SIP processing

  • Maintain daily production and engineering records in logbooks

Location:

Mukono

Date Posted: 

11 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant or similar company

  • Knowledge of BFS machine operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and production documentation

  • Good analytical, report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word

  • Ability to work with senior staff and adapt to change

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.

The most required qualification for Uganda STEM job listing in Q1 - 2026

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.

Graph 1

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.

Graph of STEM hiring companies in Uganda

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