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Agribusiness National Consultant – SME Diagnostics & Market Linkage Support (Uganda)
Category:
Agriculture
Organization:
International Trade Centre (ITC)
OBJECTIVE:
Assess competitiveness of selected agribusiness SMEs and strengthen their product positioning, sales channels, and buyer engagement to improve commercial resilience and market access.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Design and administer structured business diagnostics for ~10 SMEs (cassava, oilseeds, shea).
Identify common gaps; deliver group training (pricing, negotiation, buyer communication, value proposition).
Develop tailored support plans per SME.
Provide targeted coaching to 6–8 enterprises (~5 advisory days each).
Facilitate local/regional buyer linkages and advance stalled commercial opportunities.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Diagnostic questionnaire (ITC format).
Diagnostics completed for up to 10 SMEs.
Individual diagnostic reports per SME.
Coaching/action plans for each enterprise.
Buyer engagement support and training delivery.
Location:
Uganda
Type:
Temporary
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
2 Feb 2026
Duration:
10 Feb 2026
ASAP – 30 April 2026
Requirements:
Uganda-based national consultant
Master’s in Agriculture/Agribusiness
7+ years agribusiness experience
Strong SME market development & B2B trade facilitation background
Value chain upgrading experience (oilseeds/cassava preferred; shea desirable)
Coaching + analytical + commercial skills
Fluent English
For Details see:
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/271651?language=en
Senior Consultant – Private Sector Engagement & Investment Mobilization (Water & Sanitation)
Category:
Engineering
Organization:
African Water Facility (AWF), African Development Bank Group
OBJECTIVE:
Lead AWF’s private sector engagement to unlock investment in Africa’s water and sanitation sector through project pipeline development, transaction support, and resource mobilization.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Develop a prioritized pipeline of 10 water and sanitation projects eligible for AfDB Non-Sovereign Operations (NSO) and AUSII financing.
Provide financial structuring and transaction advisory for 10 priority projects, including modeling, risk assessment, and de-risking instruments.
Operationalize the African Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII), mobilizing concessional, blended finance, and guarantees.
Mobilize USD 60–80 million to capitalize the AWF Special Fund.
Design and roll out standardized PPP/investment toolkits and a capacity-building program.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
NSO/AUSII pipeline report (≥10 projects) with eligibility and financing profiles.
Financial structuring and transaction advisory reports for 10 projects.
Resource mobilization strategy and fundraising progress reports.
Standardized investment and PPP toolkit (templates, models, risk frameworks) in English and French.
Capacity-building materials and final program evaluation report.
Location:
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Type:
Temporary
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
22 Jan 2026
Duration:
16 Feb 2026
12 months (possible extension)
Requirements:
Individual consultant with a Master’s degree in engineering, or related field.
Minimum 15 years’ experience in investment finance/transaction advisory; at least 5 years in water and sanitation.
Proven record in resource mobilization and infrastructure deal closure in Africa; experience with MDBs/DFIs essential.
Fluency in English required; strong working French highly desirable.
For Details see:
https://afdb1.fcp.eu.fieldglass.cloud.sap/login.jsp?next=job_apply_forward_form.do%3Faction%3DApply%26id%3Dz26011313263814612298308
World Bank Climate Action Concept Note Development – FLOCCA Uganda
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Organization:
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Scope of Work:
Review Uganda’s climate finance policies, fiscal frameworks, and existing LLA financing mechanisms (e.g., LoCAL, LIFE-AR).
Benchmark FLOCCA-relevant models from comparable countries and World Bank operations.
Conduct structured consultations with government, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
Develop a problem statement, design options, and financing modalities integrated with national systems (IFMIS, climate budget tagging).
Draft, validate, and finalize a World Bank concept note and engagement materials.
Key Deliverables:
Inception report with methodology and workplan.
Design Options Paper (eligibility, allocation modalities, system integration).
Draft World Bank concept note for FLOCCA Uganda.
Final World Bank–ready concept note with theory of change.
Slide deck for MoFPED’s upstream engagement with the World Bank.
Location:
Uganda (with desk-based and stakeholder engagement components).
Type:
Consultancy
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
16 Jan 2026
Duration:
30 Jan 2026
Up to 24 weeks from contract signing
Requirements:
Senior climate finance consultant with 8+ years’ experience in climate change and public/climate finance.
Proven experience (≥3 years) in performance-based climate resilience grants or climate finance facilities.
Strong knowledge of Uganda/Eastern Africa climate finance systems and World Bank operations.
Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in climate, or related fields.
Link to: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/ic-world-bank-climate-action-concept-note-development-on-flocca-601132.html
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Buyende Nuclear Power Plant
Category:
Energy
Organization:
Ministry Of Energy and Mineral Dev't. (MEMD)
OBJECTIVE: To conduct a comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed Buyende Nuclear Power Plant to ensure compliance with national environmental standards and international nuclear safety protocols.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Conduct baseline environmental and socio-economic studies in the Buyende project area.
Identify and analyze potential radiological and non-radiological impacts of the plant.
Develop a robust Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
Facilitate mandatory public stakeholder consultations and community engagement.
Assess land acquisition, resettlement requirements, and livelihood restoration needs.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Scoping Report and Terms of Reference (for NEMA approval).
Draft Environmental and Social Impact Statement (ESIS).
Final ESIS including Radiological Impact Assessment.
Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement Report.
Detailed Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) (if applicable).
Location:
Buyende District
Type:
Consultancy
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
8 Jan 2026
Duration:
10 Feb 2026
Tender Docs
Requirements:
Registered consultancy firms specializing in environmental impact assessments for large-scale energy infrastructure or construction.
Must demonstrate experience in economic impact assessment and major power projects.
Submit bids directly to the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Kampala. Reference ID: 133335799.
Endline Evaluation of the POWER Young Women Accelerator Project (2022–2025)
Category:
Health & Medical
Organization:
Action 4 Health Uganda (A4HU)
OBJECTIVE :
To assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, and value for money of the POWER Young Women Accelerator Project from June 2022 to July 2025, and generate actionable recommendations for scaling and replication.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Conduct an endline evaluation covering Cohorts I–III of the POWER Accelerator.
Review project documentation, policies, and relevant FP/SRHR and youth frameworks.
Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data using mixed methods.
Assess performance against objectives, outcomes, targets, and value for money.
Facilitate validation of findings and support strategic learning and decision-making.
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Type:
Temporary
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
24 Dec 2025
Duration:
31 Jan 2026
8Weeks
Requirements:
Individual consultants or firms with strong experience in public health, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, women/youth economic empowerment, and social entrepreneurship evaluations.
Team lead with a Master’s degree and 10+ years’ relevant experience; sector experts with 5–7+ years’ experience.
Proven track record with NGO-led and private-sector-linked social entrepreneurship models.
How to apply:
Submit by email to: jobs@a4huganda.org
Copy: hassan.waswa@a4huganda.org
Deadline: 31 January 2026 at 16:00 hrs
Subject line: “POWER Endline Survey 2026”
Required documents:
Technical Proposal (15–25 pages, excluding annexes)
Financial Proposal (itemised budget)
Team composition and CVs
Legal documents (registration, tax clearance, trading licence, audited financials)
Technical Assistance for Core IT & Shariah Risk Systems
Category:
ICT
Organization:
Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) / Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
OBJECTIVE:To lead the digital transformation and system integration of a specialized Core IT System and Shariah Risk Governance framework for national microfinance.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Technical assessment and "gap analysis" of current MSC IT infrastructure.
Designing and overseeing the implementation of a specialized Core IT System for Islamic Finance products.
Developing technical protocols for Shariah Risk Management and digital compliance.
Engineering a data-driven monitoring and evaluation (M&E) module for end-beneficiary tracking.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
IT System Requirements & Architecture Design Document.
Validated Shariah Risk and Governance Digital Manual.
Operational Core IT System (deployed and tested).
Technical Capacity Building Report for staff.
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Type:
Temporary
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
1 Jan 2026
Duration:
31 Jan 2026
12 months
Requirements:
Consulting firms with proven expertise in FinTech, System Architecture, and Islamic Finance engineering.
Must have at least one similar assignment in a developing country.
How to apply:
Submission: Email or mail to MSC (msc@msc.co.ug).
Documents: Firm profile, staff CVs, and evidence of similar IT system deployments.
Engineering Supervision – Malaba-Jinja-Kampala Railway Rehabilitation
Category:
Engineering
Organization:
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)/African Development Bank (AfDB)
OBJECTIVE:To provide high-level civil and structural engineering supervision for the rehabilitation of the Eastern Line railway sections to restore regional freight capacity.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Technical oversight of permanent way (track) rehabilitation and drainage engineering.
Quality control and testing of structural materials (steel, ballast, and concrete).
Review of hydraulic designs for culverts and bridge repairs along the Malaba-Kampala corridor.
Monitoring of the contractor’s adherence to technical specifications and safety codes.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Monthly Technical Progress Reports on engineering milestones.
Material Test Results and Quality Validation Reports.
Structural Integrity Certificates for repaired sections.
Final Engineering "As-Built" Review Report.
Location:
Eastern Region and Kampala.
Type:
Temporary Full Time
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
1 Jan 2026
Duration:
19 Jan 2026
24months
Requirements:
Registered Engineering Consulting Firms with specific experience in Railway or Heavy Infrastructure.
Lead experts must hold professional engineering licenses (ERB or equivalent).
For Details see:
Submission: Physical bids to URC Headquarters, Room 5, 1st Floor, Nasser Road, Kampala.
Fee: Non-refundable fee of UGX 900,000 (approx. $250).
International Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) Consultant
Category:
Agriculture
Organization:
UNICEF
Provide technical and managerial oversight of the Uganda MICS survey
Support all survey phases: design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, analysis, reporting, and dissemination
Ensure compliance with MICS protocols, standards, and ethical requirements
Coordinate UBOS, UNICEF CO, Regional Office, HQ, and external technical experts
Oversee training, field supervision, and quality assurance
Facilitate stakeholder engagement, technical committees, and workshops
Document, archive, and share survey deliverables and lessons learned
Support related initiatives (MICS Plus, MICS GIS, MICS Link)
Location:
Uganda
Type:
Temporary Full Time
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
30 Dec 2025
Duration:
6 Jan 2026
12 months
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing or coordinating quantitative household surveys
Prior MICS or DHS experience preferred
Strong statistical analysis skills;
SPSS proficiency required
Experience with CAPI data collection
Proven training, coordination, and report-writing experience
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in Uganda and/or the region desirable
Ability and willingness to travel extensively in-country and regionally
For Details see:
https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/589045
Mid-Term Review (MTR) Consultant – Fertilizer Financing for Sustainable Agriculture Management (FFSAM)
Category:
Agriculture
Organization:
AfDB
Individual Consultant
Conduct independent mid-term review of FFSAM projects
Assess relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability
Review progress against results framework and Theory of Change
Identify implementation constraints, lessons, and mid-course corrections
Lead document review, KIIs, FGDs, surveys, and field visits
Produce inception report, draft MTR report, and recommendations
Location:
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (AfDB Headquarters)
Type:
Temporary Full Time
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
18 Dec 2025
Duration:
31 Jan 2026
12 months
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Agriculture, Project Management, or related
10+ years professional experience in agricultural development
5+ years evaluation/review experience (agriculture projects)
Proven mid-term or end-of-project evaluation completed in last 5 years
Strong knowledge of fertilizer sector/value chains
Mixed-methods evaluation expertise (qualitative & quantitative)
Experience with MDBs/development partners (Africa preferred)
Strong stakeholder facilitation and analytical reporting skills
Fluency in English or French (working knowledge of both)
Portuguese required for Mozambique assignment
National of an AfDB member country
For Details see:
https://afdb1.fcp.eu.fieldglass.cloud.sap/job_posting.do?id=z25121814204387868436907&fromPage=advanceSearch
Knowledge Management Specialist (Consultant)
Category:
ICT
Organization:
African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS)
Strengthen knowledge management, information dissemination, and learning across AFAAS
Document, package, and share lessons, best practices, and innovations from AEAS networks/projects
Support Knowledge Management & Communication (KM&C) to enhance AFAAS visibility
Develop and implement KM&C strategies, tools, and systems
Support publications, branding, learning events, and stakeholder engagement
Strengthen AFAAS positioning as a continental knowledge hub
Location:
Ntinda, Kampala,
Type:
Temporary
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
29 Dec 2025
Duration:
5 Jan 2026
18 months
Requirements:
Master’s degree in KM, Communications, Information Science, Agriculture/Rural Development, IT, or related
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Agriculture Extension, KM, or related
5–7 years’ experience in KM/communications/data management (agriculture/development sector)
Strong KM principles, data management & analytics
Experience with communication strategies, publications, branding
Proficiency in digital platforms, CMS, web administration
How to apply:
Submit Expression of Interest including:
Cover Letter
Technical & Financial Proposal
CV (English)
References / Recommendation LettersSubmit physically or electronically by 5 January 2026, 2:00 PM
Address to:
Executive Director, AFAAS (copy Procurement Specialist)
Web Developer / Content Management Consultant
Category:
ICT
Organization:
AfDB
Design, develop, maintain, and optimize AfDB institutional websites
Drupal CMS development, customization, and content management
Build responsive web pages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
SEO implementation, performance, security, and accessibility (WCAG)
Content publishing, QA, audits, analytics, and reporting
Collaborate with PCER web, content, and communications teams
Location:
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (AfDB Headquarters)
Type:
Temporary Full Time
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
19 Dec 2025
Duration:
16 Jan 2026
12 months
Requirements:
Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Web Development, or related
6+ years’ web development experience; strong Drupal expertise
Advanced HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP; MySQL
SEO, web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), accessibility standards
Experience in international/development institutions preferred
Strong collaboration, analytical, and multitasking skills
Fluency in English or French (working knowledge of both); Arabic desirable
National of an AfDB member country
For Details see:
https://afdb1.fcp.eu.fieldglass.cloud.sap/job_posting.do?id=z25121814204387868436907&fromPage=advanceSearch
Firm Consultancy - Comprehensive strategic assessment services
Category:
Engineering
Organization:
AfDB
Objective
Deliver a strategic assessment to enable circular InfraTech in road maintenance using waste plastics & end-of-life tires, producing policy, technical, and investment guidance and investor-ready pipelines.
Scope
Policy & institutional review (waste, roads, circular economy).
Waste stream & supply chain assessment (tires/plastics).
Market analysis & stakeholder consultations.
Validate InfraTech solutions (e.g., PET asphalt, rubberized asphalt).
Develop enabling frameworks (policy, regulatory, financing).
Investor mapping (15+ investors) & secure 5+ EOIs.
Knowledge dissemination, training, and investment roadmap.
Location:
Mauritania, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC, Senegal, Kenya, South Africa
Type:
Temporary Full Time
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
19 Dec 2025
Duration:
12 Jan 2026
9 months
Requirements:
Required Firm Profile
10+ years in infrastructure/waste/circular economy assessments (MDBs preferred).
Multi-country Sub-Saharan Africa experience.
Proven work in road construction/maintenance & recycling technologies.
Strong policy advisory, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement capacity.
Core Team
Team Lead (Waste/Circular Economy)
Road Construction & Maintenance Engineer
Policy & Regulatory Analyst
Supply Chain & Market Analyst (investor engagement)
Social Inclusion & Gender Specialist
Environmental & Climate Expert
M&E & Knowledge Management Expert
Regional Africa Expert
For Details see:
https://afdb1.fcp.eu.fieldglass.cloud.sap/job_posting.do?id=z25121609221872343236908&fromPage=advanceSearch
