UN jobs in Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬

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• Development Finance Officer - BIOFIN II (Open to all applicants)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The Development Finance Officer - BIOFIN II role supports the implementation of a project to build transformative policy and financing frameworks for biodiversity management in Uganda. The incumbent works under the guidance of the Team Lead for Nature, Climate, Energy and Resilience and the BIOFIN National Coordinator. Key responsibilities include conducting research and data analysis on biodiversity finance, providing expert advisory support to policymakers, leading consultations on sustainable finance frameworks, facilitating capacity building, and ensuring strategic alignment with global best practices. The role requires integrating biodiversity into financial sector policies and advising on green finance mechanisms such as biodiversity bonds, carbon pricing, and blended finance approaches. The officer will engage with stakeholders including government agencies, multilateral institutions, development banks, and private investors.

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• Project Technical Analyst – MSME Finance (NOB) [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

  United Nations Capital Development Fund · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The Project Technical Analyst – MSME Finance role supports the implementation of a USD 9 million European Union-funded initiative to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda's sustainable tourism value chain. The position involves leading project implementation, ensuring compliance with UNCDF and UNDP policies, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing partnerships with UNDP and other organizations, and supporting technical assistance to MSMEs. The role requires strong project management, financial oversight, monitoring and evaluation capabilities, and experience in development finance and MSME financing. The incumbent will work closely with the Results Measurement team, manage project reporting, and contribute to knowledge management and advocacy efforts.

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• ICT & Digitalization Intern

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The ICT & Digitalization Intern will support the UNDP Country Office's digital transformation initiatives by providing technical assistance and contributing to automation, document digitization, and platform migration projects. Key responsibilities include help desk support for IT issues, network and hardware infrastructure maintenance, and assisting with digital tools adoption and AI exploration. The role involves supporting virtual events, maintaining ICT asset records, and contributing to training sessions on emerging technologies. The intern will work under the ICT Associate with dotted reporting to the Team Leader – IGI, gaining practical exposure to digital transformation in a development context.

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• National Programme Consultant - Humanitarian Action and Women’s Economic Empowerment

  UN Women · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The National Programme Consultant for Humanitarian Action and Women's Economic Empowerment will support UN Women Uganda's implementation of its Strategic Note 2026-2030, focusing on gender in humanitarian action and women's economic empowerment. Key responsibilities include managing program development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for both portfolios, providing technical support to programme design and strategy, overseeing budget and people management, building partnerships, and supporting resource mobilization efforts. The role requires strong programme management skills with experience in gender and humanitarian action, women's economic empowerment, and results-based management. The consultant reports to the Deputy Country Representative and works closely with the WPSHA team lead.

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• Programme Coordination Consultant - Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund

  UN Women · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The Programme Coordination Consultant for the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) in Uganda will manage the day-to-day coordination of the WPHF portfolio during the close-out phase of the current funding round. Key responsibilities include coordinating work plan development, monitoring and reporting, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and supporting grantees through technical assistance and capacity building. The role involves working closely with national partners, the WPHF National Steering Committee, and the UN Women Country Office. The consultant will also support resource mobilization efforts, advocacy campaigns, and knowledge management activities. This is an office-based position with potential travel to WPHF grantees across the country.

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• Monitoring and Reporting Officer

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The Monitoring and Reporting Officer supports the Crisis Response Division of OCHA in strengthening accountability, effectiveness, and learning within Humanitarian Funding Units across Uganda, Kenya, and Mozambique. Key responsibilities include implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, promoting transparency and compliance, leading innovative monitoring approaches, and supporting localization strategies. The role involves coordinating with humanitarian partners, conducting monitoring missions, facilitating knowledge sharing, and producing analytical products. The officer contributes to strategic planning, capacity building, and partnership development while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and humanitarian principles.

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• VN/UG/008 /2025 - National Project Officer – E-Waste

  International Organization for Migration · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The National Project Officer – E-Waste will support the coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement required to scale and institutionalize an e-waste circular economy model in Uganda. The role involves technical support for integrating e-waste and circular economy approaches into national frameworks, managing project operations and finances, coordinating with donors and stakeholders, developing capacity-building activities, and preparing reports and communication materials. The position reports to the National Programme Officer (DRR/WASH) and works under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Head of Programmes. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in project management, stakeholder coordination, and working with vulnerable populations.

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• Management Services Assistant (Fleet) SC5,Kampala

  World Food Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The Management Services Assistant (Fleet) supports WFP's operations in Uganda by managing the organization's fleet of light vehicles and carpooling services. Key responsibilities include processing real-time carpooling bookings, managing driver and vehicle rosters, maintaining detailed records, generating cost recovery reports, and ensuring compliance with WFP policies. The role involves overseeing vehicle maintenance, fuel management, insurance claims, and driver performance. It also includes managing contracts with vendors, analyzing fleet data for efficiency improvements, and preparing reports on fuel consumption and vehicle utilization. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate complex logistics operations while ensuring safety and accountability.

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• Consultant (Trainer) CSTII,Kampala

  World Food Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Consultant(Trainer) to support the rollout of training activities for the Transport Training Centre (TTC) in Eastern Africa. Based in Kampala, Uganda, the role involves conducting scoping missions, identifying training needs, preparing and delivering training sessions on fleet management, workshop management, driver training, and HGV/LV maintenance, both online and face-to-face. The trainer will coordinate with stakeholders, develop training content, provide coaching and technical advice, and prepare reports on training delivery and impact. The position requires a university degree in engineering or related field and at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in training, capacity strengthening, and fleet management.

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• Business Support Assistant (Assets)SC4,Kampala

  World Food Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The Business Support Assistant (Assets) serves as the focal point for asset management across the Uganda Country Office (UGCO), ensuring compliance with WFP policies and internal controls. Key responsibilities include overseeing asset management activities, supervising Asset Focal Points, managing asset registration and tracking in GEMS, conducting reconciliations, resolving asset issues, and coordinating annual physical asset counts. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in asset management procedures. The position reports to a supervisor within the Administration Unit and supports WFP's mission to save lives and build peace through effective humanitarian assistance.

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• CONSULTANT VAM Officer (Team Lead) Data Science, RAM Ecosystem, Analytics and Geospatial Analysis. CSTII, Kampala

  World Food Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Consultant VAM Officer (Team Lead) for Data Science, RAM Ecosystem, and Analytics and Geospatial Analysis in Kampala. The role involves leading AI-driven food security forecasting, managing the Karamoja Sentinel Project, and supervising a team of Data Engineers and Analysts. Key responsibilities include developing and validating AI/ML models, integrating multi-sensor satellite data, designing dashboards with Tableau, and ensuring compliance with data governance standards. The position requires expertise in data science, AI/ML, GIS, and WFP systems, with a focus on operational food security and humanitarian analytics.

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• Consultant Supply Chain (Customer Service) CSTI, Kampala

  World Food Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The Consultant Supply Chain (Customer Service) CSTI role involves providing global fleet services to country offices in the region, serving as a primary liaison between clients and the Global Fleet team, and ensuring efficient communication and service delivery. The incumbent will develop and maintain relationships with country offices, regional bureaus, and external partners, support customer engagement initiatives, and contribute to the design of new services aligned with customer needs. Key responsibilities include managing the Global Fleet Portal, enhancing customer service procedures through digitalization, supporting implementation of customer engagement strategies, and promoting a client-centric culture within operations. The role requires strong logistics and supply chain expertise, experience in fleet or workshop management, and proficiency in data management and system functionality.

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• Senior Programme Associate (Data and GIS Analyst), SC7 Kampala

  World Food Programme · 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  The Senior Programme Associate (Data and GIS Analyst) supports the Karamoja Sentinel project by providing data and geospatial analysis services. Key responsibilities include data preparation, GIS mapping, dashboard support, reporting, quality assurance, and coordination tasks. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in GIS tools like ArcGIS or QGIS, and experience in data management and visualization. The position is based in Kampala, Uganda, with potential travel to Karamoja districts. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of professional experience in data analysis, GIS, monitoring, or research activities, preferably in humanitarian, development, agriculture, climate, or food security contexts.

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