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Assistant Commissioner, Information and Communication Technology

SUMMARY: The Judicial Service Commission is seeking an Assistant Commissioner, Information and Communication Technology to lead ICT planning, systems development, and digital transformation within the Judiciary. The role focuses on enterprise ICT systems, strategy, information security, e-government adoption, budgeting, and ICT service delivery.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead development, planning, and implementation of enterprise ICT systems supporting Judiciary operations.

  • Coordinate ICT strategic and operational planning, innovation, and adoption of shared government ICT services.

  • Develop and continuously improve ICT policies, strategies, standards, and governance frameworks.

  • Ensure Judiciary ICT systems and data comply with the National Information Security Framework.

  • Coordinate e-government initiatives, digitisation of business processes, and ICT change management.

  • Lead ICT budgeting, service alignment, staff supervision, coaching, and performance management.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Judicial Service Commission

Date Posted: 

9 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Complete Judicial Service Commission Application Forms 1 and 2 in typed format and submit them as a single PDF document to the application email address specified for the position by midnight on 24 August 2026. 

  • Attach the required supporting documents, including National ID, passport photo, CV, certified academic documents, referee letters, professional records, self-assessment declaration, and other applicable documents.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Honours Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics with a computing option, Business Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related specified field.

  • Master’s degree in one of the specified ICT, computing, information systems, statistics, engineering, or information security fields.

  • Professional certification in COBIT, PRINCE2, or PMP from a recognised institution.

  • Minimum 9 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years at Principal IT Officer level in Government or equivalent in a reputable organisation.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in a management field is an added advantage.

  • Applicants must be Ugandan citizens.

Commissioner, Engineering and Technical Services (Civil Works)

SUMMARY: The Judicial Service Commission is seeking a Commissioner, Engineering and Technical Services (Civil Works) to oversee construction, maintenance, and estates management within the Judiciary. The role focuses on infrastructure planning, technical standards, contractor supervision, works certification, and management of construction and maintenance programmes.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review policies and procedures for estates management and maintenance.

  • Develop construction and maintenance plans, schedules, budgets, technical specifications, and standards.

  • Supervise preparation of bills of quantities and execution of construction and maintenance works.

  • Supervise consultants and contractors and verify completed works.

  • Prepare payment certificates and issue completion certificates.

  • Monitor staff performance and coordinate tenancy arrangements for court buildings.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Judicial Service Commission

Date Posted: 

9 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Complete Judicial Service Commission Application Forms 1 and 2 in typed format and submit them as a single PDF document to the application email address specified for the position by midnight on 24 August 2026. 

  • Attach the required supporting documents, including National ID, passport photo, CV, certified academic documents, referee letters, professional records, self-assessment declaration, and other applicable documents.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil and Building Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

  • Master’s degree in one of the specified civil engineering fields.

  • Membership with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

  • Minimum 9 years of relevant working experience, including at least 3 years at Principal Engineer level in Government or equivalent in a reputable organisation.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management is an added advantage.

  • Applicants must be Ugandan citizens.

Standards and Specifications Engineer

SUMMARY: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited is seeking a Standards and Specifications Engineer to support engineering quality, standards, and compliance across transmission projects and operations. The role focuses on technical specifications, inspections, audits, procurement support, and integration of quality and occupational health and safety management systems.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Compile, review, and update engineering standards manuals and technical specifications.

  • Inspect engineering equipment, materials, field works, project activities, and commissioning exercises for compliance.

  • Provide technical guidance on preparation of specifications and terms of reference for engineering procurements.

  • Conduct technical audits of procured engineering goods and services to assess quality and performance.

  • Prepare tender documents and participate in evaluation of bids for engineering goods and services.

  • Lead quality and OHS management systems and support integration of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 55001 requirements.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Date Posted: 

9 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

7 Sept 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in an energy-related industry.

  • Membership of the Safety and Health Association of Uganda (SHAU).

  • Evidence of training in standards, procurement, and specifications, with knowledge of standards development.

  • Membership of UNBS or other international standards-development technical committees is an added advantage.

  • NEBOSH or IOSH certification/training, computer proficiency, and defensive driving are added advantages.

Apprentice Training Opportunity – 2026/2027

SUMMARY: Kinyara Sugar Limited is seeking apprentices for its 2026/2027 engineering training programme leading to City & Guilds Diploma qualifications. The programme provides training in factory electrical/instrumentation, fabrication and welding, machining and fitting, plant maintenance and commissioning, or automotive mechanics.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Undertake structured apprenticeship training in one selected engineering trade.

  • Complete theoretical and practical training requirements leading to a City & Guilds Diploma qualification.

  • Train in Factory Electrical/Instrumentation, Fabrication and Welding, Machining and Fitting, Plant Maintenance and Commissioning, or Automotive Mechanics.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Uganda

Company:

Kinyara Sugar Limited

Date Posted: 

9 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit a handwritten application stating the engineering trade you wish to study. 

  • Address applications to the Human Resources Manager, Kinyara Sugar Ltd, P.O. Box 179 Masindi and email Recruitment@Kinyara.co.ug, or P.O. Box 7474 Kampala and email Personnel@Kinyara.co.ug, by 24 August 2026.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Must have completed O-Level (Senior 4) not more than three years before applying.

  • Minimum Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Physics or Technical Drawing at O-Level.

  • At least one Principal Pass at A-Level in Technical Drawing, Mathematics, and/or Physics.

  • Must be no more than 22 years old at the time of application.

  • Applicants who already hold a Certificate or Diploma qualification in an engineering trade are not eligible.

  • Open to both female and male candidates.

Medical Consultant (Physician)

SUMMARY: Bank of Uganda is seeking a Medical Consultant (Physician) to provide specialist medical care and oversight for Bank staff and eligible dependants. The role focuses on diagnosis and treatment, emergency care, referrals, preventive health, medical supervision, and staff wellness services.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide specialist medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical and emergency cases.

  • Coordinate patient referrals and follow-up with hospitals and specialised medical facilities.

  • Provide counselling, health education, disease prevention, and employee wellness support.

  • Contribute to evaluation of medical service providers and procurement specifications for medical equipment, drugs, and supplies.

  • Supervise, coach, mentor, and appraise medical staff and support continuous professional development.

  • Contribute to departmental work plans, budgets, branch medical activities, and other assigned medical services.

Category:

Health & Medical

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Bank of Uganda

Date Posted: 

9 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the Bank of Uganda online application form by 21 August 2026. 

  • Applicants must use the standard BoU Curriculum Vitae form and attach the required documents as one clearly named scanned document, including National ID, academic credentials, practising licence, professional membership evidence, and other applicable supporting documents.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an accredited institution.

  • Master’s degree in Internal Medicine.

  • Membership with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council and a valid annual practising licence.

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner, including at least 5 years at Specialist level in a reputable hospital, medical institution, or corporate healthcare setting.

  • Applicants must be between 40 and 50 years old.

  • Postgraduate training in Leadership or Management is an added advantage.

Central Tree Nursery Coordinator

SUMMARY: Trees for the Future is seeking a Central Tree Nursery Coordinator to lead Central Tree Nursery operations within the assigned region. The role focuses on seedling production, nursery quality assurance, inventory and distribution, staff supervision, resource management, and continuous improvement of nursery systems.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the establishment, management, and performance of Central Tree Nurseries, ensuring production, quality, and efficiency targets are met.

  • Oversee propagation, grafting, seedling production, inventory management, distribution, and monitoring of planting material performance.

  • Supervise, coach, and manage nursery staff, including attendants, grafting technicians, and casual workers.

  • Develop nursery production strategies, annual work plans, operational schedules, SOPs, technical guidelines, and quality assurance systems.

  • Manage nursery infrastructure, equipment, inputs, budgets, procurement, production records, and technical and financial reporting.

  • Coordinate with programme teams, farmers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen nursery systems and agroforestry capacity.

Category:

Agriculture

Location:

Mbale City, Uganda

Company:

Trees for the Future (TREES)

Date Posted: 

9 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

17 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit a cover letter and resume by 17 August 2026. Both documents must be submitted in PDF format. 

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, Botany, Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, or a related field.

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in seed systems, forestry, agroforestry, tree nursery management, forest restoration, conservation, botanical gardens, herbarium management, or related fields.

  • Knowledge of tree nursery establishment, propagation, grafting, seedling production, quality assurance, pest and disease management, and agroforestry practices.

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, digital record management, reporting, communication, and organisation.

  • Experience supervising field assistants, interns, volunteers, or casual workers is an added advantage.

  • Fluency in English required; local language knowledge is an added advantage. A valid motorcycle riding permit, or willingness to obtain one, is required.

Coffee Manager

SUMMARY: Uganda Tea Corporation Limited is seeking a Coffee Manager to lead coffee operations at Salama Coffee. The role focuses on coffee agronomy, processing, production planning, quality assurance, factory performance, and equipment maintenance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of coffee operations from field activities and cherry reception through processing and colour sorting.

  • Manage production teams and coordinate production planning to meet operational targets.

  • Optimise factory performance, efficiency, and product quality.

  • Implement and maintain coffee quality assurance and food safety systems.

  • Oversee equipment maintenance and support reliable factory operations.

  • Manage operations to support profitability and customer requirements.

Category:

Agriculture

Location:

Buikwe District, Uganda

Company:

Uganda Tea Corporation Limited (Salama Coffee)

Date Posted: 

9 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

31 Aug 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field.

  • Progressive experience in coffee agronomic practices, processing, and factory operations.

  • Strong knowledge of coffee agronomic practices and processing techniques.

  • Knowledge of quality assurance, coffee grading, and production planning.

  • Experience managing coffee processing and factory operations.

  • Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.

High-Level Strategic Advisor – NBSAP Accelerator Partnership

SUMMARY: UNEP is seeking a High-Level Strategic Advisor to support the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership within its Ecosystems Division. The role focuses on political engagement, strategic partnerships, advocacy, and resource mobilisation for accelerated implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Advise the Global Coordination Unit and Co-Chairs on political priorities, engagement strategies, and opportunities for NBSAP implementation.

  • Support ministerial dialogues, Steering Committee meetings, bilateral engagements, COP-related events, and other high-level biodiversity forums.

  • Provide strategic guidance on political positioning, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and alignment of Partnership activities.

  • Represent the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership in selected high-level meetings, consultations, side events, and donor engagements.

  • Strengthen relationships with member countries, supporters, traditional and non-traditional donors, and other strategic partners.

  • Lead resource mobilisation efforts, including securing long-term funding and support for the Partnership's matchmaking mechanism.

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Location:

Remote (Duty Station: Nairobi)

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Date Posted: 

9 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

18 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the UN Inspira recruitment portal using Job Opening ID 282583: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/282583?language=en

Job Type:

Consultant; 5 months

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in biodiversity conservation, international development, environmental science, or a closely related field; a first-level degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

  • Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience working across international organisations and national governments, preferably in biodiversity conservation, environmental management, biodiversity policy, planning, implementation, or partnership building.

  • At least 5 years of experience managing or coordinating international environment-related programmes, strategic alliances, partnerships, and/or resource mobilisation.

  • International experience implementing Multilateral Environmental Agreements or related activities is desirable.

  • Strong record of raising funds for international initiatives is desirable.

  • Fluency in written and spoken English required; working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage, particularly Spanish or German.

Restoration Project Socio-Economic & Ecological Baseline Survey Specialist

SUMMARY: Chimpanzee Trust is seeking a Baseline Survey Specialist to support the “Securing Communal Lands, Restoration and Avoided Degradation for Sustainable Livelihoods” project. The role focuses on socio-economic and ecological baseline data collection, restoration monitoring, institutional assessment, and analysis of community livelihoods and conservation indicators.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collect gender-disaggregated household data on income, forest-resource dependence, energy use, and cooking technologies.

  • Assess the maturity and financial literacy of communal land associations, VSLAs, farmer groups, and environmental committees.

  • Document and map local institutions and governance structures within the project landscape.

  • Review ANR, FMNR, and agroforestry practices and develop a standardised land-use reporting framework.

  • Document ecological indicators including indigenous tree species, invasive flora, wildlife movement, pollinator patterns, and anthropogenic barriers.

  • Identify human-wildlife conflict hotspots and document community-led coping mechanisms.

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Chimpanzee Trust

Date Posted: 

8 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

12 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit a technical and financial proposal by email to mveronica@chimpanzeetrust.org, copying dabowe@chimpanzeetrust.org, by 5:00 pm on 12 August 2026. 

  • The proposal should include the proposed methodology, understanding of ecological connectivity goals, timeframe, and detailed budget.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Geographical Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.

  • Master’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Law, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Experience designing and implementing rapid assessments in natural resources or agriculture and conducting socio-economic and ecological baseline studies.

  • Proficiency in mobile data collection tools, quantitative dataset management, and analysis.

  • Strong Participatory Rural Appraisal skills and experience working with rural communities and communal land-management structures.

  • Ability to synthesise ecological and socio-economic data into concise reports; knowledge of Bunyoro-region local languages is an added advantage.

Project Officer – RMNCAH

SUMMARY: Doctors with Africa CUAMM is seeking a Project Officer – RMNCAH to support maternal, newborn, adolescent, and reproductive health activities in assigned districts. The role focuses on clinical mentorship, quality improvement, referral systems, women’s oncology integration, health data, and project monitoring.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support implementation of RMNCAH services, including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, newborn, adolescent, and EmONC interventions.

  • Provide clinical mentorship, coaching, supportive supervision, and on-the-job training for health workers.

  • Strengthen referral systems for high-risk pregnancies, obstetric and neonatal emergencies, and oncology services.

  • Support cervical and breast cancer awareness, screening, early detection, referral, and reporting within RMNCAH services.

  • Support Continuous Quality Improvement, MPDSR, clinical audits, HMIS/DHIS2 data quality, analysis, and reporting.

  • Work with District Health Teams, health facilities, academic institutions, and project partners on monitoring, research, and documentation.

Category:

Health & Medical

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Doctors with Africa CUAMM

Date Posted: 

8 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

19 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the employer’s application form by 19 August 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHBGKqDsbWkYoDuBx5vxmcvl7CU3syqLwOHagjahE7V4_Udg/viewform

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from a recognised institution.

  • Current registration and valid practising licence with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.

  • Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in Maternal and Newborn Health.

  • Experience working in maternity units at Health Centre III, Health Centre IV, or hospital level.

  • Experience in clinical mentorship, supportive supervision, EmONC, CQI, MPDSR, and HMIS/DHIS2 systems.

  • Experience implementing Ministry of Health programmes or donor-funded RMNCAH projects is an added advantage.

Manager IT Risk

SUMMARY: Housing Finance Bank is seeking a Manager IT Risk to oversee implementation of the Bank’s information technology risk-management framework. The role focuses on IT risk assessments, controls, vulnerability management, incident monitoring, digital transformation advisory and risk reporting.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct scheduled and ad hoc IT risk assessments for systems and applications.

  • Review system access rights, controls and compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Develop and monitor IT Key Risk Indicators and risk-and-control self-assessments.

  • Track IT incidents, vulnerabilities and corrective actions to closure.

  • Support project risk assessments, audit-trail reviews and digital-transformation advisory.

  • Prepare IT risk reports for management, executive committees and the Board.

Category:

ICT

Location:

Uganda

Company:

Housing Finance Bank

Date Posted: 

7 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

14 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online via https://bit.ly/HFB_JobVacancies. Submit an application letter, CV, academic documents and certificates in one batch, with a maximum file size of 10 MB. 

  • https://www.housingfinance.co.ug/about-us/jobs-and-careers/#main-heading

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience.

  • CRISC, CISA or related professional certification is an advantage.

  • At least eight years of experience in IT systems, IT risk management, IT audit, governance or controls.

  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure, application development and SDLC, information security and disaster recovery.

  • Strong project-management, organisational, communication and analytical skills.

  • Financial-services industry experience is preferred.

EBU Support Engineer

SUMMARY: ZTE Uganda is seeking an EBU Support Engineer to provide technical support for enterprise voice and data services under the MS Project. The role focuses on troubleshooting, service provisioning, network monitoring, incident resolution and customer support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support enterprise voice and data services, including Internet, MPLS/IP VPN, FTTH, LTE/APN and SIP Trunk solutions.

  • Diagnose and resolve network connectivity and voice-service incidents within agreed SLA timelines.

  • Support service provisioning, testing, activation and customer migrations.

  • Monitor service performance and identify potential issues proactively.

  • Escalate complex faults and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors.

  • Conduct root-cause analysis and maintain incident records, technical documentation and customer updates.

Category:

ICT

Location:

Uganda

Company:

ThinkX Software Ltd

Date Posted: 

7 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

14 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Email your application, detailed CV showing your current position, and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates to prossy.banangaki@zte.com.cn by close of business on 14 August 2026.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

  • At least one year of experience in telecommunications, network operations, IT support or enterprise service support.

  • Exposure to enterprise voice and data services in a telecom, ISP or managed-services environment is an advantage.

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

  • Good communication, customer-service and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to participate in shift and on-call support arrangements.

Software Project Manager / Delivery Manager

SUMMARY: ThinkX Software Ltd is seeking a Software Project Manager / Delivery Manager to coordinate software projects and client customisations from requirements through deployment and acceptance. The role focuses on project planning, developer coordination, client communication, testing, delivery tracking and documentation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate multiple software projects and client customisations.

  • Capture client requirements and maintain project documentation.

  • Plan, assign and track tasks, deadlines and priorities.

  • Coordinate developers, testing, UAT and deployments.

  • Provide client updates and monitor project progress against delivery timelines.

  • Identify risks, blockers and scope changes and support improvements to delivery processes.

Category:

ICT

Location:

Naalya, Kira Municipality, Uganda

Company:

ThinkX Software Ltd

Date Posted: 

7 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

15 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Email your application to info@thinkxsoftware.com with the subject line “APPLICATION – SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER”.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Project Management or a related field.

  • At least two years of experience in project management, software delivery, product operations, IT coordination or a similar role.

  • Experience working with software-development teams is highly preferred.

  • Experience with Jira, Trello, ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com or similar project-management tools is an advantage.

  • Good understanding of the software development lifecycle and delivery processes.

  • Strong organisation, communication, client-management, problem-solving and reporting skills.

Quality Manager – Fiber Operations

SUMMARY: Electronic Network Services is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance across fiber network deployment, maintenance and civil works. The role focuses on inspections, audits, compliance, defect resolution, field-team training and continuous improvement across FTTx projects.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and maintain quality assurance policies, procedures and standards for fiber operations.

  • Inspect fiber installation, splicing, testing, maintenance and related civil works.

  • Conduct site audits, identify defects and recommend corrective actions.

  • Review network designs and installation plans for compliance with company and customer standards.

  • Investigate quality issues, perform root-cause analysis and support process improvements.

  • Train field teams and coordinate with engineers, supervisors, contractors and project managers on quality performance.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Electronic Network Services (ENETS)

Date Posted: 

7 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

14 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit an application letter, CV, copies of academic qualifications and other supporting documents to the Human Resource Manager, Electronic Network Services, through the company careers portal: https://e-networkservices.com/careers/

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.

  • At least three years of experience in fiber optic network deployment and maintenance.

  • Practical experience in fiber splicing, cable jointing, testing, troubleshooting and civil works supervision.

  • Experience using OTDRs, optical power meters, fusion splicers and related equipment.

  • Strong understanding of GPON architecture, quality standards, occupational health and safety, and Right of Way processes.

  • Valid driving permit with at least two years of driving experience; fiber optic or GPON certification is an advantage.

Freshwater & Urban Resilience Expert

SUMMARY: UNEP is seeking a Freshwater & Urban Resilience Expert to support implementation of the EC-funded Global Water Resolutions Project and related global water and climate processes. The role focuses on freshwater and urban resilience, national technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, project development, guidance materials and results monitoring.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support integration of water-related priorities into national planning instruments such as NDCs, NAPs and NBSAPs.

  • Develop joint project concepts with UN-Water partners and UNEP divisions, including urban resilience components.

  • Prepare gender-responsive technical guidance, webinars and events for major water, climate and environmental forums.

  • Coordinate stakeholder engagement, south-south exchanges and partnerships across UNEP, UN agencies and external organisations.

  • Support resource mobilisation through concept notes, funding proposals and technical inputs for global events.

  • Contribute to project reporting, indicator tracking, technical briefs, presentations and other knowledge products.

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Date Posted: 

6 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

16 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the UN Careers portal using Job Opening ID 282427: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/282427?language=en

Job Type:

Consultancy for 12 months

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Water Resources Management, Urban Planning, Ecology or a closely related field.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.

  • At least two years of professional experience in freshwater or water-resources management, urban ecosystem conservation, drought or climate resilience.

  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, multi-country or multi-partner coordination and intergovernmental or policy processes.

  • Experience developing technical briefs, guidance materials and meeting or event materials.

  • Fluency in written and spoken English; Spanish is an advantage.

National Consultant – Tobacco Control

SUMMARY: WHO is seeking a National Consultant to support implementation of tobacco-control priorities in Uganda under the Africa Tobacco Control Project. The role focuses on Tobacco Control Act enforcement, stakeholder coordination, capacity building, surveillance, alternative livelihoods, product regulation and public awareness.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate implementation and monitoring of Ministry of Health tobacco-control priorities and prepare progress reports.

  • Support training, mentorship and follow-up of tobacco-control enforcement officers and district action plans.

  • Coordinate the Tobacco-Free Farms initiative and support alternative livelihoods for tobacco farmers.

  • Support tobacco and nicotine product regulation, laboratory collaboration and compliance monitoring.

  • Monitor tobacco-industry activities, interference and tobacco-related content across traditional and social media.

  • Coordinate public-awareness activities, stakeholder meetings and implementation of the Tobacco Control Act and Regulations.

Category:

Health & Medical

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

World Health Organization (WHO)

Date Posted: 

6 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the WHO Careers portal using vacancy reference 2603351: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2603351&tz=GMT%2B03%3A00&tzname=Africa%2FKampala

Job Type:

External consultancy; 30 days, full-time.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or higher in Public Health or a related field.

  • At least five years of experience in health programme management.

  • Knowledge of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and MPOWER package.

  • Experience in tobacco-surveillance data analysis and working with government institutions and development partners.

  • Experience preparing WHO reports, donor proposals and policy briefs and managing grants or multi-partner projects.

  • Expert spoken, written and presentation skills in English; tobacco taxation, health economics and policy or legislative analysis experience are advantages.

URRI Partnerships and Programme Implementation Coordinator

SUMMARY: Danish Refugee Council is seeking a URRI Partnerships and Programme Implementation Coordinator to support delivery of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative across refugee-hosting districts in West Nile. The role focuses on programme implementation, partner coordination, capacity strengthening, monitoring, reporting and stakeholder engagement.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate implementation of URRI activities in line with workplans, donor requirements and programme standards.

  • Monitor field activities, address implementation challenges and follow up agreed action points.

  • Coordinate consortium partners, district local governments, OPM, UNHCR and other stakeholders.

  • Support programme reporting, risk management, monitoring, learning and adaptive management.

  • Lead capacity-strengthening activities for implementing partners and district local governments.

  • Organise coordination meetings, field visits, donor engagements and documentation of programme progress.

Category:

Multinational/MDBs/NGO

Location:

Arua, Uganda

Company:

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Date Posted: 

6 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

16 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the DRC recruitment portal. 

  • Upload a cover letter and an updated CV of no more than four pages, in English. 

  • Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

Job Type:

4 months; . Expected start: Sept. 2026.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.

  • At least six years of relevant professional experience in capacity strengthening, programme coordination and programme cycle management.

  • Experience working with international NGOs on donor-funded projects.

  • Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, resilience, environment, climate change, safe access to energy or biodiversity conservation.

  • Strong report-writing, facilitation, communication, analytical and negotiation skills.

  • Experience coordinating multi-partner programmes or consortia is highly desirable; experience with DANIDA and knowledge of relevant local languages are advantages.

Consultant – MHPSS Referral Mechanisms for Vulnerable Migrants and Victims of Trafficking

SUMMARY: IOM is seeking a consultant to support the establishment, strengthening and operationalisation of health and MHPSS referral mechanisms under the Uganda–DRC Borderlands Project. The role focuses on referral-system development, service mapping, stakeholder coordination, capacity building, implementation support and monitoring for vulnerable migrants and victims of trafficking.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess health, MHPSS and protection services and map referral pathways in targeted border areas.

  • Develop or strengthen referral protocols, SOPs, coordination mechanisms and cross-border referral systems.

  • Develop Terms of Reference, supervision arrangements and monitoring tools for MHPSS volunteers.

  • Coordinate implementation of health-related action plans for vulnerable migrants and victims of trafficking.

  • Deliver capacity-building and awareness activities for health workers, border officials and frontline responders.

  • Coordinate stakeholders and submit progress updates, agreed deliverables and a final consultancy report.

Category:

Health & Medical

Location:

Uganda, with travel to Uganda–DRC border districts including Ntoroko, Nebbi, Zombo and Arua

Company:

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Date Posted: 

6 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

14 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the IOM e-Recruitment system. 

  • Only completed applications submitted through the online system will be accepted; late applications will not be considered.

Job Type:

Cat. B consultancy; initial duration of 5 months

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Mental Health, Migration Health, Community Health or a related field.

  • At least six years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian, migration, public health, protection or cross-border programming.

  • Experience designing or strengthening referral mechanisms, coordination frameworks and service-delivery systems.

  • Experience conducting assessments, service mapping and stakeholder consultations.

  • Strong knowledge of MHPSS, trafficking in persons, migrant protection, GBV response and inter-agency referral systems.

  • Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages spoken in the project areas is an advantage.

Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator

SUMMARY: Darling Uganda is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator to support implementation of HSE systems across its operations. The role focuses on HSE compliance, technical support, procedures, programmes and policy development.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee day-to-day implementation of HSE regulations, policies and procedures.

  • Support implementation of the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental management system.

  • Provide technical HSE support across company operations.

  • Support development of HSE regulations, plans and programmes.

  • Contribute to preparation of HSE procedures and policies aligned with company objectives.

Category:

Other

Location:

Namanve, Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Darling Uganda

Date Posted: 

6 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 Aug 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • At least two years of relevant experience.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

  • Applicants are requested to attach a current coloured passport photograph to both the cover letter and CV.

Senior IT Consultant

SUMMARY: PKF is seeking a Senior IT Consultant to support its Advisory practice across technology, risk and transformation assignments. The role focuses on leading IT advisory engagements, managing client relationships, supervising project teams and delivering technical reports and recommendations.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead IT advisory assignments from planning through execution and reporting.

  • Supervise workstreams, review outputs and guide junior team members.

  • Engage client leadership on project objectives, progress and findings.

  • Prepare technical reports, presentations and advisory recommendations.

  • Support business development through proposals and client presentations.

  • Contribute to training, knowledge sharing and development of the IT Advisory practice.

Category:

ICT

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

PKF

Date Posted: 

6 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 Aug 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.

  • At least five years of progressive experience in IT advisory, audit or risk management, preferably in consulting or professional services.

  • Demonstrable hands-on experience across multiple IT risk, governance, cybersecurity, transformation, resilience or systems advisory areas.

  • Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, enterprise systems and digital transformation.

  • CISA, CRISC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, PMP, PRINCE2 or related professional certifications are advantages.

  • Strong analytical, report-writing, presentation, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

Irrigation Engineer

SUMMARY: Tulima Solar is seeking an Irrigation Engineer to support the design and implementation of irrigation systems for its operations. The role focuses on irrigation design, site assessment, surveying, cost estimation, construction support and compliance with technical and environmental requirements.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design irrigation systems and prepare construction plans, specifications and BOQs.

  • Review surveys, maps, drawings and other site and environmental data.

  • Analyse water flow, drainage, soil conditions and other factors affecting irrigation performance.

  • Conduct or support surveying to establish reference points, grades and elevations.

  • Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design, safety and environmental requirements.

  • Engage clients, engineers, production teams and other stakeholders on project objectives, budgets and technical requirements.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Tulima Solar (U) Company Limited

Date Posted: 

6 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

4 Sept 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Technical Certificate or Diploma in Irrigation Engineering, Water Resource Management, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, manufacturing process control or a related field.

  • At least two years of experience in AutoCAD design, Civil 3D, plumbing, digital circuitry or electronics.

  • Experience providing technical support.

  • Strong communication, organisation and process-management skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and quality-control skills.

  • Interest in developing technical expertise within the solar industry.

Head of Enterprise Architecture

SUMMARY: True North Consult Ltd is seeking a Head of Enterprise Architecture on behalf of a banking-sector client. The role focuses on enterprise architecture strategy, systems design, technology standards, lifecycle management and alignment of IT solutions with business objectives.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, review and implement the bank’s enterprise architecture framework.

  • Design and document system components, interfaces, infrastructure and communication standards.

  • Maintain a long-term enterprise architecture aligned with business, IT and regulatory requirements.

  • Review technology environments and recommend improvements to availability, security, scalability and recoverability.

  • Coordinate product and information plans, innovation releases and lifecycle management.

  • Ensure delivered solutions comply with security, regulatory, development and architectural standards.

Category:

ICT

Location:

Uganda

Company:

TrueNorth Africa

Date Posted: 

5 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

19 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Email your cover letter and CV to exechire@truenorthafrica.com with the subject line “Head of Enterprise Architecture”. Documents must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • University degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, Engineering or another numerically oriented field.

  • At least eight years of experience, including four or more years in information and communication systems design, development and implementation.

  • Knowledge of financial technology and banking products.

  • Expert knowledge of enterprise architecture and governance methods such as TOGAF and COBIT.

  • Strong technical knowledge of servers, cloud infrastructure, storage, Windows and Linux, security and network infrastructure.

  • Project-management certification and experience with core banking systems are advantages.

Instructor / Assistant Lecturer – Anatomy

SUMMARY: Aga Khan University is seeking an Instructor / Assistant Lecturer in Anatomy for the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The role focuses on undergraduate teaching, research, student mentorship, academic administration and professional practice.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach undergraduate anatomy courses.

  • Conduct research and contribute to academic publications.

  • Provide student mentorship, counselling and academic support.

  • Support academic administration and programme development within SONAM.

  • Maintain active clinical practice.

  • Participate in continuing professional development.

Category:

Academia

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Cairo Bank Uganda

Date Posted: 

5 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Email a cover letter, CV, copies of academic qualifications and professional certificates combined into one document to hr.uganda@aku.edu.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Master of Science in Human Anatomy.

  • Undergraduate degree in Nursing Science, Medicine and Surgery, or Biomedical Sciences from a recognised university.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education and PhD qualifications are advantages.

  • Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body and a current practising licence, where applicable.

  • At least two years of clinical or teaching experience in a hospital or academic institution.

  • Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Effluent Treatment Plant Controller

SUMMARY: Hariss International Limited is seeking an Effluent Treatment Plant Controller to oversee the operation and performance of its aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment systems. The role focuses on plant operations, laboratory testing, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, team supervision and quality management.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage daily operation of the effluent treatment plant and supervise ETP personnel.

  • Oversee sampling, testing, laboratory procedures and compliance with established methods and standards.

  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for plant equipment and instruments.

  • Troubleshoot operational problems and implement corrective actions to maintain compliant plant performance.

  • Monitor quality, environmental and ISO 17025 requirements, including audits, risks and non-conforming results.

  • Maintain operational records and report plant performance, deviations and corrective actions to management.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Hariss International

Date Posted: 

5 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

19 Aug 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.

  • At least six years of hands-on experience operating aerobic and anaerobic effluent treatment plants.

  • Strong knowledge of laboratory testing, reagents, equipment calibration and maintenance.

  • Expertise in analytical techniques and basic ETP operations.

  • Basic computer, report-writing and management-system implementation skills.

  • Training in Food Safety, Hygiene Handling and ISO 17025.

Lead Mechanic

SUMMARY: Hariss International Limited is seeking a Lead Mechanic to supervise preventive and corrective maintenance for its fleet of heavy commercial trucks and light vehicles. The role focuses on workshop supervision, fault diagnosis, fleet reliability, repair quality, spare-parts control and maintenance performance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance for trucks, trailers and light vehicles.

  • Allocate workshop jobs, coordinate repairs and respond to vehicle breakdowns.

  • Diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic faults.

  • Supervise mechanics, apprentices and technicians and provide technical coaching.

  • Control spare-parts use, workshop tools, consumables and maintenance costs.

  • Maintain job cards, repair records, vehicle-status reports and workshop performance data.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Hariss International

Date Posted: 

5 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

19 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the Hariss International careers portal: https://harissint.com/job-details/Lead-Mechanic-107

  • Date expiring not stated, apply ASAP

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or a related field.

  • Trade Test Grade I or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.

  • Bachelor’s degree is an advantage.

  • At least five to seven years of commercial fleet maintenance experience, including two to three years in a supervisory or lead role.

  • Experience maintaining heavy commercial vehicles in transport, logistics, FMCG, construction, mining or related sectors.

  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, braking, steering, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems.

Maintenance Planner – Food (Biscuit, Confectionery & Cake)

SUMMARY: Hariss International Limited is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate maintenance activities for its food production facilities, machinery and equipment. The role focuses on maintenance scheduling, preventive maintenance, technical support, spare-parts planning and compliance with safety and operational standards.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, coordinate and monitor maintenance schedules and work plans.

  • Track maintenance activities, parts, supplies and completion of work orders.

  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programmes and recommend process improvements.

  • Resolve maintenance issues and provide technical guidance and support.

  • Ensure repaired or modified installations are safely returned to operation.

  • Prepare maintenance reports and manage tools, safety equipment and spare-parts requirements.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Hariss International

Date Posted: 

5 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

19 Aug 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • At least five years of experience in a maintenance management role.

  • At least three to four years of hands-on experience in a similar role in the food industry; beverage manufacturing experience is an advantage.

  • Knowledge of boilers, welding, pipefitting and machining.

  • Working knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, facilities machinery and equipment.

  • Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Maintenance Planner – Plastic

SUMMARY: Hariss International Limited is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate maintenance activities for facilities, machinery and equipment. The role focuses on maintenance scheduling, preventive maintenance, spare parts planning, technical support and compliance with safety and operational standards.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, coordinate and monitor maintenance schedules and work plans.

  • Track maintenance activities, parts, supplies and completion of work orders.

  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programmes and process improvements.

  • Provide technical guidance and resolve maintenance-related issues.

  • Ensure repaired or modified installations are safely returned to operation.

  • Prepare maintenance reports and manage tools, safety equipment and spare-parts requirements.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Company:

Hariss International

Date Posted: 

5 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

19 Aug 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • At least five years of experience in a maintenance management role.

  • At least three to four years of hands-on experience in a similar role in the food industry; beverage manufacturing experience is an advantage.

  • Knowledge of boilers, welding, pipefitting and machining.

  • Working knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, facilities machinery and equipment.

  • Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Nurse

SUMMARY:Mota-Engil Uganda is seeking a Nurse to provide clinical and first-aid support within a construction project. The role focuses on employee healthcare, emergency response, medical records, workplace health inspections and SHEQ support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide first aid and clinical care to employees and maintain related records.

  • Coordinate periodic staff medical check-ups and follow-up.

  • Respond to medical emergencies and arrange ambulance or hospital referrals.

  • Maintain medical supplies, equipment and essential materials.

  • Conduct workplace health, hygiene and sanitation inspections and recommend corrective actions.

  • Collect and report health data and support first-aid training and SHEQ programmes.

Category:

Health & Medical

Location:

Uganda

Company:

Mota-Engil

Date Posted: 

1 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

17 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=21214&company=C0001190956P&st=DF9E6EA43F27B411479068A869613AA59E37423E

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Certificate in Nursing or equivalent from a recognised institution.

  • Registered Nurse with a valid practising licence.

  • At least three years of nursing experience, preferably in occupational health or a similar environment.

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is an advantage.

  • Strong clinical, administrative, communication, record-keeping and report-writing skills.

  • Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations in construction.

IT Audit Manager

SUMMARY: Cairo Bank Uganda is seeking an IT Audit Manager to support the Internal Audit function in providing assurance and advisory services. The role focuses on technology and cyber-risk audits, control assessments, audit reporting, investigations and follow-up on agreed corrective actions.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support development of the annual IT audit plan and technology audit universe.

  • Assess ICT controls, cybersecurity risks and third-party technology connections.

  • Review the design and effectiveness of technology and cyber-risk management frameworks.

  • Plan, conduct, document and report assigned audits in line with the annual audit programme.

  • Follow up on audit findings and agreed corrective actions.

  • Support fraud investigations and use of audit software and analytical tools.

Category:

ICT

Location:

Uganda

Company:

Cairo Bank Uganda

Date Posted: 

5 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

12 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Email an application letter and curriculum vitae to the Head of Human Resources at recruitment@cbu.co.ug.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor qualification.

  • CEH, CHFI, CISSP or equivalent certification is an advantage.

  • At least three years of audit or similar experience, preferably in a financial institution.

  • Technical knowledge of information security, application controls, IT projects, networks, databases and operating systems.

  • Strong analytical, reporting, communication, stakeholder-management and Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Mechanical Technician

SUMMARY: Paper Toils Uganda is seeking Mechanical Technicians to support its operations in Mukono. The role requires training in mechanical engineering.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Not stated.

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Mukono, Uganda

Company:

Paper Toils Uganda Limited

Date Posted: 

4 Aug 2026

Date Expiring: 

19 Aug 2026

Application Details:

  • Email your application to recruitment@papertoils.com as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Bachelor’s degree is an advantage.

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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.

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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.

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The figures presented here reflect the listings on our platform during the January to March 2026 period. They are a market snapshot, not a comprehensive census, and the number of postings from any given organisation in any given quarter reflects their recruitment needs at that specific time.

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