MINISTRY OF GENDER, LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT, 2025
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), is implementing the Green Jobs and Fair Labour Market Programme, which seeks to promote green and decent employment, enhance labour productivity, and contribute to poverty reduction.
The specific objectives of the Programme are:
- To promote green employment creation through comprehensive skills assessments, green skilling, and re-skilling initiatives across key Sectors of the economy.
- To strengthen green research and innovation on green practices in the world of work.
- To support and promote green enterprises and sustainable value chains as engines for inclusive growth, decent employment, and economic transformation.
- To enhance awareness and advocacy on the importance of transitioning towards a green and sustainable economy among workers, employers, policy-makers, and the general public.
- To strengthen social safeguard standards in infrastructure and other development projects towards decent working conditions, fair labour practices, and improved occupational safety and health
In line with the above, the MGSLD now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following vacancies under the Green Jobs and Fair Labour Market Programme:
- One (1) Senior Productivity Policy Research and Development Officer
- One (1) Productivity Research Assistant
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National ID, and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at MGLSD's General Registry on 2 nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on 28 th November 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street,
P.O. Box 7136,
KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 673 526
Email: [email protected]
EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT, 2025
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is implementing numerous Programmes, namely: i) Supporting Jua-Kali Enterprises to Transition into the Formal Economy, commonly known as the Jua-Kali Programme, ii) Green Jobs Programme, iii) National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Programme and iv) Elimination of Child Labour and Child Drop-out Programme. These Programmes require personnel to support their implementations.
Relatedly, the Ministry established the Medical Arbitration Board (MAB) to provide an independent, impartial platform for resolving medical disputes related to employment, particularly those involving workplace injuries, occupational illnesses and disability claims in line with the Workers' Compensation Act Cap 233. The Board, which is now functional, requires technical officers to support its operations.
In line with the above, the MGSLD now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following vacancies under the following specific programmes:
A. Supporting Jua-Kali Enterprises to Transition into the Formal Economy (SENTE), commonly known as Jua-Kali Programme
i.One (1) Quality and Productivity Engineer
ii.One (1) Accountant, Projects and Programmes
B.National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Programme
i.One (1) ICT Support Assistant
ii.One (1) Labour Support Assistant
C.Elimination of Child Labour and School Dropout Programme
i.One (1) Manager, Inspections and Compliance
ii.One (1) Programme Officer, Child Labour, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking
iii.One (1) Legal Officer
iv.One (1) Process Server
D.Medical Arbitration Board
i.One (1) Legal Officer
ii.One (1) Office Assistant
iii.One (1) Driver
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National ID, and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street, not later than 1700hrs on 20th November 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street P.O. Box 7136 KAMPALA Tel: +256 414 673 526 Email: [email protected]
QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY ENGINEER (1 VACANCY)
Reports: National Programme Coordinator
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Purpose
Support the quality productivity engineering function across all aspects of the Programme, including monitoring and analyzing quality performance, inspecting and testing equipment, to ensure quality compliance.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Develop the policy and legal frameworks including strategic plans and guidelines on the construction, equipping, accessibility and utilization of common-user facilities in the country
- Develop and continuously update a catalogue of Toolkits and Equipment for informal sector businesses
- Develop and implement Toolkits and Equipment Maintenance Plan
- Work with the skills development and employability team to design and implement Training Programmes for informal sector businesses
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend changes or improvements in operational process, procedures, and equipment and provide analysis to support these changes
- Assist users of equipment and tools in understanding and establishing baseline performance and work standards for products and services produced in the common-user facilities
- Develop cost comparisons of alternate processes, parts, tooling, equipment, or systems within Operations
- Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis through lowering the cost of production by eliminating waste in both manpower, raw materials and energy
- Undertake research, develop and implement cost reduction actions
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement by reviewing production processes and tooling to identify and implement processes that will reduce cycle times, process variation, defects, set up times, lead times, inventory, or costs
- Undertake productivity assessments
- Provide technical support to beneficiaries under the Programme
- Participate in the Programme monitoring and evaluation activities and generate monthly, quarterly and annual technical reports to support Programme management
- Review, recommend and implement developments in machinery and manufacturing techniques that will sustain effective and lasting change; and
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering from a recognized Institution;
- Possession of a Master’s Degree in the same field will be an added advantage.
- Possess at least two (2) years’ experience in Engineering in a public or private institution.
Personal Competencies:
- Ability to design, develop, implement and improve integrated systems that included people, materials, information, equipment and cost
- Capable of performing root cause analysis to determine cause and solutions to various technical issues
- Product costing knowledge and ability to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Design skills, Project Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Process Improvement, Technical Understanding, Documentation Skills, Safety Management and Supervision
QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY ENGINEER (1 VACANCY)
Reports: National Programme Coordinator
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Purpose
Support the quality productivity engineering function across all aspects of the Programme, including monitoring and analyzing quality performance, inspecting and testing equipment, to ensure quality compliance.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Develop the policy and legal frameworks including strategic plans and guidelines on the construction, equipping, accessibility and utilization of common-user facilities in the country
- Develop and continuously update a catalogue of Toolkits and Equipment for informal sector businesses
- Develop and implement Toolkits and Equipment Maintenance Plan
- Work with the skills development and employability team to design and implement Training Programmes for informal sector businesses
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend changes or improvements in operational process, procedures, and equipment and provide analysis to support these changes
- Assist users of equipment and tools in understanding and establishing baseline performance and work standards for products and services produced in the common-user facilities
- Develop cost comparisons of alternate processes, parts, tooling, equipment, or systems within Operations
- Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis through lowering the cost of production by eliminating waste in both manpower, raw materials and energy
- Undertake research, develop and implement cost reduction actions
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement by reviewing production processes and tooling to identify and implement processes that will reduce cycle times, process variation, defects, set up times, lead times, inventory, or costs
- Undertake productivity assessments
- Provide technical support to beneficiaries under the Programme
- Participate in the Programme monitoring and evaluation activities and generate monthly, quarterly and annual technical reports to support Programme management
- Review, recommend and implement developments in machinery and manufacturing techniques that will sustain effective and lasting change; and
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering from a recognized Institution;
- Possession of a Master’s Degree in the same field will be an added advantage.
- Possess at least two (2) years’ experience in Engineering in a public or private institution.
Personal Competencies:
- Ability to design, develop, implement and improve integrated systems that included people, materials, information, equipment and cost
- Capable of performing root cause analysis to determine cause and solutions to various technical issues
- Product costing knowledge and ability to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Design skills, Project Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Process Improvement, Technical Understanding, Documentation Skills, Safety Management and Supervision
ACCOUNTANT, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES (1 VACANCY)
Reports: National Programme Coordinator
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Purpose
The Accountant will to carry out financial management (FM) work in respect to all projects and programmes under the Department of Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity. S/He will assist in management and monitoring of all the financial activities of the programmes in line with the international and the Government of Uganda (GoU) financial regulations.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Process payments to service providers and remit statutory deduction to relevant authorities in accordance with operating guidelines.
- Prepare schedule of payments approved by the Head of Accounts indicating period taken to complete payment process.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation and prepare reconciliation statements for review by the Head of Department
- Prepare staff payroll and statutory deductions for remittance to the relevant authorities
- Monitor the programmes’ budgets, expenditures and costs and ensure control over funds use.
- Carry out analysis of payment requests and reconcile them with approved documentation including Local Purchase Orders (LPO) and contracts.
- Process and post payment invoices into financial management systems including IFMIS, PBS, E-CASH among others in line with approved work-plans.
- Generate summary of LPO in the financial management system on monthly basis, prepare reports on outstanding payments / obligations and extract periodic commitment control Reports.
- Update expenditure control cards for contractual payments and ensure no contract over-runs.
- Review reimbursement claims submitted by beneficiaries and project implementation unit and process payment in compliance with operational and financial procedures.
- Reviewing expenditure accountability documentation for completeness, adequacy and compliance with financial and operational guidelines.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation and prepare reconciliation statements for review and approval.
- Participate in the preparation of periodic progress management reports in accordance with GoU and Specific Donor guidelines.
- Support preparation of annual statutory financial reports and accounts and audit processes
- Participate in the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation required for internal and external audits.
- Liaise with auditors and respond to audit queries in a timely and professional manner
- Participate in assets verification and stock taking exercises and update the programmes assets register and stores records as appropriate
- Any other duties as will be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Applicants should possess an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Commerce, Business Administration ALL with a major in accounts from a recognized University/Institution.
- Must possess a masters degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Must possess a Professional Qualification in Accountancy (e.g CPA, ACCA) and be Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
Experience and Competencies
- Minimum six (6) years of professional public/private sector experience in Finance and accounting.
- Proficient with Microsoft products (e.g. Excel, Access, word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vision)
- Should have working knowledge of Government of Uganda Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), Program Budgeting System (PBS) and other financial systems (e.g Sun, Oracle Financials, Navision).
- Excellent communication and report writing skills’
- Proven high degree of honesty, integrity and versatility.
- Must be prepared to work under pressure to meet tight project targets’
- Good Interpersonal Skills and ability to relate well with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
Deliverables
- For the reports, the accountant should be in position to prepare the draft interim financial reports (IFRs) for submission to the FMS.
- Should be in position to prepare the draft annual financial statements for submission to the FMS
- Monthly report on outstanding invoices and payments to service providers.
- Maintained filling system of payment documentation.
- Updated advance register & listing of accountability from components.
- Monthly bank reconciliation statements.
- Payroll and update on statutory deduction returns.
- Updated assets register
- Monthly expenditure reports on motor vehicle and telephone usage.
ICT SUPPORT ASSISTANT (1 VACANCY)
Reports: National Programme Coordinator
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Summary
The ICT Support Assistant will provide I.T technical assistance in the design, implementation, and monitoring of Work-Based Learning (WBL) initiatives under the National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Programme. He/she will support data management systems, digital tools, and reporting processes aligned with the Uganda National Apprenticeship Framework (UNAF), 2018. The role involves troubleshooting ICT issues, maintaining programme databases, and ensuring smooth information flow. The staff will also assist in virtual coordination and documentation of programme activities.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Support digital implementation of Work-Based Learning (WBL) initiatives in line with UNAF 2018.
- Maintain and update databases of apprentices, host institutions, and programme activities.
- Provide ICT support during virtual meetings, trainings, and stakeholder engagements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve ICT issues related to programme tools and systems.
- Ensure data backup and security for all programme-related digital records.
- Support the design and rollout of digital monitoring and reporting tools.
- Generate and compile ICT-based reports to support programme planning and review.
- Assist in managing the programme website and other communication platforms.
- Train staff and volunteers on the use of digital tools and systems used in programme implementation.
- Liaise with the Ministry’s ICT Unit to ensure alignment with national ICT standards and protocols.
Qualifications and Experience
- The Applicant should possess a Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized Institution.
- Possess valid Cisco certification such as CCNA, CCNP or the equivalent
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience in providing ICT support.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in database management tools.
- Experience in managing virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and supporting hybrid events or trainings.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Innovative and solutions-oriented approach
- Skilled in communication and fostering collaborative relationships
- High integrity and attention to detail
LABOUR SUPPORT ASSISTANT (1 VACANCY)
Reports to: National Programme Coordinator
Duty Station: MGLSD Headquarters (Kampala)
Duration of contract: One-year Contract; renewable based on performance
Job Purpose
The Labour Support Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of social safeguards policies and laws through workplace and infrastructure projects labour inspections, as well as training workers and employers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake training and sensitization of employees, employers and the general public on Labour standards in line with the Programme Agenda;
- Support the development of Community, workers and employers Engagement Strategy on Social Safeguards;
- Facilitate community meetings, collect baseline data and information on community and workplace social safeguards;
- Train workers and employees on Social Safeguards activities;
- Conduct labour inspections on infrastructure projects to assess whether safeguard policies are properly implemented and guidelines followed;
- Support the development process and implementation of Productivity and Decent Work interventions;
- Support enforcement the implementation of Labour laws and attendant Regulations to promote decent work and rights of workers;
- Organize awareness-raising and training activities relating to social safeguards and green agenda; and
- Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Education, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences; Social Work and Social Administration; Law; Development Studies; or any other related field from a recognized University/Institution;
- Possess at least three (3) years of experience in Social Work in a public or private institution;
- Possess a Certificate of Administrative Law from from recognized a University/Institution.
- Possess knowledge in Labour Laws and Policies and Labour Complaints handling.
Personal Competencies
- Ethics and Integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good communication and computer Skills
- High degree of innovation concern for quality, standards technical
- Ability to adapt to multi-cultural settings
- Effective organisational and planning skills
- Capacity for teamwork
- Strategic thinking
- Good negotiation skills
- Good team building, innovation and concern for quality and standards.
PROGRAMME OFFICER, CHILD LABOUR, SCHOOL DROP-OUT, MODERN SLAVERY, FORCED LABOUR AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING (1 VACANCY)
Reports: National Programme Manager, Child Labour and School Drop-out Programme
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Summary:
To coordinate and provide technical support for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and programmes on Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking
Key Job Descriptions/Duties;
- Support the Tripartite Constituents in the implementation, monitoring and reporting on the following outcome areas: Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking.
- Support the National Programme Manager to adopt an evidence-based targeted approach to eliminating Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking including supporting the functionality of the high-level policy and technical coordination committees on Alliance 8.7 as well as National Steering Committee on Elimination of Child Labour
- Support the Reporting Unit in formulation and reporting of National and ILO reports
- Develop a National Policy Position Paper on Elimination of Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking as well update a National Programme on the same;
- Take lead in the development / review of the Policy, Regulations, Guidelines, Plans and Checklist on Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking
- Undertake labour inspections and enforcement of labour standards on Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking
- Contribute to the preparation of the DWCP Implementation Plan, Results Framework and M&E Plan, and reporting; provide input and support the organisation of tripartite reviews (Task-Force meetings) of the DWCP.
- Support the preparation of the annual outcome-based work-plan (OBW), periodic review of country programme outcomes (CPOs), contribute to monitoring and updating of work-plans and budget, and prepare progress reports, final reports.
- Collect data and information regarding the progress of achievement of programme indicators and outputs; prepare and submit reports on progress to the Head of Department.
- Draft and edit official correspondence, statements, and speeches regarding the eradication of Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking while also preparing necessary procurement documents like Terms of References and Minute Sheets.
- Coordinate necessary referral and counselling as part of the multi-staged intervention consisting of identification, referral, counselling, rehabilitation and monitoring of victims of Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking
- prepare briefs, background information, periodical reports on project activities and child labour. Follow-up on delayed documents, clarify information, and answer questions about clearance and processing requirements to support successful completion of agreed activities.
- Support the Partnership and Communication Officer to develop IEC (Information, Education and Communication materials for various audiences
- Develop and implement Training Programme for labour officers and other Government security officers, community development leaders, employers, workers organisations, NGOs/CSOs on child labour laws and identification
- Work with the Prosecution and Investigation Units to investigate non conformities to enable prosecution
Qualifications and Experience
- Application should possess either bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work and Social Administration or Gender Studies. He/She must possess Master’s Degree in either Education, Social Work and Social Administration or Gender Studies
- Applicant should possess at least 5 -7 years of progressive experience in social development work and education administration. He/she should also be familiar with the national and international frameworks on elimination of child labour such as ILO Conventions 138 and 182.
Skills and Competencies
- Technical knowledge in child labour and child Protection
- Policy and Strategies Planning
- Programme and Project Management,
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Research
- Stakeholders Coordination and Networking
- Advocacy and Communication
- Legal and Regulatory Knowledge
- Leadership and Supervision
- Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement (Experience in proposal development, fundraising, and engaging with donors)
LEGAL OFFICER (2 VACANCIES)
Reports: Manager, Child Labour and School Drop-out Programme
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Summary:
To provide legal support or advice to the Programme Management Unit on Child Labour, School drop-out, Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking or the Medical Arbitration Board
Job Descriptions
- Provide legal advice and interpretation of national labour laws and International Conventions and Recommendations
- Draft and review legal documents, reports, and policy recommendations
- Conduct Training Programs for Labour Officers and other Government Enforcement Officers, community development leaders, employers, workers organisations, NGOs/CSOs on child labour laws and identification
- Conduct legal research
- Support development and submission of national and international reports
- Work with the Prosecution and Investigation Units to investigate non-conformities to enable prosecution.
- Support the development and review of labour legislation and guidelines.
- Prepare periodic reports for submission to Management on the implementation of planned activities
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Supervisors and Management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University or Institution and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Knowledge of labour laws, regulations, ILO Conventions
Skills and Competencies
- Strong legal research, writing, organisational and analytical skills
- Excellent drafting and advocacy abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work under minimum supervision and supervise legal teams
MANAGER INSPECTIONS AND COMPLIANCE
Reports: Commissioner Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Summary:
To lead, coordinate and oversee workplace inspections and enforcement of compliance with labour laws, regulations and international standards. The role entails developing inspection strategies, supervising inspection teams, ensuring adherence to legal and policy frameworks and providing guidance to stakeholder to promote decent work and safe working environments.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Carry out inspections for compliance with labour laws and standards including ensuring that Labour Standard Compliance Plans are adhered to;
- Develop/review polices and laws, guidelines and plans on Labour Inspections, compliance and enforcement of labour standards, Elimination of Child labour, School Drop-out, forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking, Improving working conditions of domestic workers, Disability-Inclusive Employment Promotion,
- Develop annual and quarterly inspection work plans, strategies and schedules for labour inspection teams
- Undertake training and sensitisation of employees and employers on labour laws and standards including Technical Supervision and Capacity Building of Labour Officers
- Develop and implement a National Programmes on Improving working conditions of domestic workers and Disability-Inclusive Employment Promotion
- Design and operationalise Labour, Employment and Productivity Information Generation and Reporting System including lliaising with UBOS in preparation of labour statistical data and production of the status of the Labour Market Information report;
- Monitor the enforcement of labour laws and standards
- Compile quarterly and annual labour reports from both the centre and local governments
- Providing technical support supervision to staff in their division.
Qualification and Experience
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University or Institution recognized Institution and a Master’s Degree in either Law or Human Rights from a recognized University /Institution.
- Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience in Government or a reputable organization.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent understanding of inspection methodologies and compliance enforcement
- Deep knowledge of labour laws, international conventions and standards
- Analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- High integrity, professionalism and commitment to ethical standards
PROCESS SERVER (1 VACANCY)
Reports: Manager Child Labour Unit
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Summary:
To ensure timely and lawful communication between the Labour Office and external parties such as employers, employees, unions, and legal representatives. This will involve delivery of legal documents, notices, and summonses related to labour disputes, hearings, and industrial relations matters.
Job Descriptions
- Serve notifications/summonses, complaints, subpoenas, writs, and other legal documents to individuals and institutions as directed
- Ensure proper documentation and proof of service (affidavits of service)
- Locate individuals or parties to be served using approved methods
- Maintain records of served and unserved documents
- File legal documents with courts or relevant authorities
- Regularly update supervisors or legal officers on service progress and outcomes
- Uphold confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in handling all legal processes
- Prepare and submit periodic reports to Management on schedule of duties
Qualifications and Experience:
- Applicants should possess a Diploma in law or Computer Science
- Good knowledge of local geography and administrative areas
- Ability to manage time effectively and work under minimal supervision
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of integrity and responsibility
- Good record-keeping and reporting ability
- Ability to handle sensitive legal documents with discretion
- Physically fit and able to travel extensively
DRIVER (1 VACANCY)
Reports: National Programme Coordinator
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Summary
The Driver will be responsible for driving and maintaining the project motor vehicles in accordance with the MGLSD fleet management policy guidelines and as directed by the supervising officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedule annual vehicle examination for service vehicles with the transportation Department.
- Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition
- Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary, check oil and tires properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.
- Keep track of timely car insurance renewals.
- Update monthly mileage records.
- Maintain log book of each service vehicle on daily basis.
- Distribute mail as needed, both incoming and outgoing.
- Facilitate airport pickups for VIP visitors and transportation during official visits.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a Credit in English language.
- Formal driver's training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
Skills and Competencies
- Valid driving permit of class C, held for the last three years.
- Driving experience in a reputable organization for at least five years.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance.
- Certificate of Competence from the Ministry of Works and Transport
- Good driving record references.
- Proactive, takes ownership, mature, flexible personality
- Good record on ethics and integrity.
- Team player and good people skills.
- Good public relations and Customer care.
- Good Time Management
OFFICE ASSISTANT (1 VACANCY)
Reports: Programme Administrator
Duty Station: Headquarters (Kampala)
Terms: One-year Contract renewable based on performance
Job Purpose
Ensure office management and by performing secretarial and office management duties to ensure that the workspace clean, orderly, and running smoothly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing cleanliness of the office and office equipment;
- Preparing and serving tea to the staff as per the secretariat policy and guidelines;
- Receiving, registering, dispatching and delivering mail and other correspondences in accordance with policies in place;
- Cleaning all tea utensils;
- Filing office documents;
- Keeping the office safe and secure by opening, closing and keeping the office keys;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
The applicant should be Ugandan holding a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least a Credit in English Language
Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience in a similar role is a plus
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Punctual, responsible, and professional
- Physically fit to handle light lifting and movement
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National ID, and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street Not later than 1700hrs on 20th November 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
COURT TRANSCRIBER (1 VACANCY)
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), through the Industrial Court of Uganda, is responsible for dispensing Labour Justice in the Country. The goals of the Industrial Court of Uganda are:
- To Ensure Compliance with International Labour Organisation Conventions, which aim to improve the labour standards of people in Uganda.
To Provide a Platform for People to Equitably Express their Labour Grievances so as to Achieve Equal Opportunity in Employment in Uganda.
- To Promote Industrial Peace and Harmony Conducive to Economic Growth and Stability. To Contribute Towards a Conducive Industrial and Investment Climate through Timely Adjudication of Labour Disputes. To facilitate Decent Productive Work and Better Living Standards to the People Through Timely Adjudication of Labour Disputes in Uganda.
To support the administration of Labour Justice for all, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) seeks to recruit competitive, competent and well-motivated persons to fill the position of Research Assistant (Legal) and Court Transcriber from 1st November 2025 to 30th June 2026, subject to renewal depending on performance and availability of funding.
Interested and eligible persons should submit their applications, including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development's General registry on 2nd Floor, Plot 2, George Street, not later than 1700hrs on 13th October, 2025.
Details of the Job can be found below;
Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street
P.O. Box 7136
KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 673 526
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
DRIVER (1 VACANCY)
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), through its Programme Management Unit (PMU) is implementing the Expanding Social Protection Programme (ESP). The goal of ESP is to reduce chronic poverty and improve life chances for poor men, women and children in Uganda. The programme aims to embed a national social protection system, including social assistance for the poorest and most vulnerable, as a core element of Uganda’s national planning and budgeting processes. A core element of the Programme is the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) under which the government provides the Senior Citizens Grant to older persons. The SAGE is implemented in 10 Regional Technical Support Units (RTSU’s) located in the Districts of Moroto, Kaberamaido, Mbale, Kamuli, Gulu, Nebbi, Mbarara, Kiboga, Kampala and Kyenjojo.
To support the SAGE implementation, the MGLSD seeks to recruit a competitive, competent, and well-motivated individual to fill the position of Driver from 1st October 2025 to 30th June 2028, subject to renewal depending on performance and the availability of funding.
Interested and eligible persons should submit their applications, including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development’s General registry on 2nd Floor, Plot 2, George Street, not later than 1700hrs on 11th September 2025.
Details of the Job can be found below;
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street
P.O. Box 7136
KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 673 526
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
OPERATIONS OFFICER (2 VACANCIES)
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), through its Programme Management Unit (PMU) is implementing the Expanding Social Protection Programme (ESP). The goal of ESP is to reduce chronic poverty and improve life chances for poor men, women and children in Uganda. The programme aims to embed a national social protection system, including social assistance for the poorest and most vulnerable, as a core element of Uganda's national planning and budgeting processes. A core element of the Programme is the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) under which the government provides the Senior Citizens Grant to older persons. The SAGE is implemented in 10 Regional Technical Support Units (RTSU's) located in the Districts of Moroto, Kaberamaido, Mbale, Kamuli, Gulu, Nebbi, Mbarara, Kiboga, Kampala and Kyenjojo.
To support the SAGE implementation, the MGLSD seeks to recruit competitive, competent, and well-motivated individuals to fill the Operations position from 1st October 2025 to 30th June 2028, subject to renewal depending on performance and the availability of funding.
Interested and eligible persons should submit their applications, including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development's general registry on 2 nd Floor, Plot 2, George Street, not later than 1700hrs on 13th August 2025.
Details of the Job can be found below;
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street
P.O. Box 7136
KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 673 526
SUPPORTING JUA KALI ENTERPRISES TO TRANSITION TO FORMAL ECONOMY (SENTE) PROGRAMME
RECRUITMENT OF PROGRAMME TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF (1 POSITION)
EXTERNAL JOB RE-ADVERT, 2025
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is implementing the Supporting Jua Kali Enterprises to Transition to Formal Economy (SENTE) Programme. The goal of the Programme is to enhance productive employment and transition of informal enterprises to the formal economy through the following objectives: (i) boosting job growth in the Jua-Kali sector; (ii) enhancing labour productivity in the Jua-Kali sector; and (iii) boosting transition of Jua-Kali enterprises into the formal economy. The Programme is national in character, covering all the 353 constituencies in all the 135 districts and 11 cities.
MGSLD now invites a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the vacancy of Senior Skills Development, Technology Uptake and Innovation Officer (1), responsible for developing and implementing a skills development agenda, technology adoption, and innovation strategies under the SENTE Programme.
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National ID, and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on 4th July 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the Job can be found below;
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street
P.O. Box 7136
KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 673 526
Email: [email protected]
SUPPORTING JUA KALI ENTERPRISES TO TRANSITION TO FORMAL ECONOMY (SENTE) PROGRAMME
RECRUITMENT OF PROGRAMME TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF (2 POSITIONS)
EXTERNAL JOB ADEVERT, 2025
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is implementing the Supporting Jua Kali Enterprises to Transition to Formal Economy (SENTE) Programme. The goal of the Programme is to enhance productive employment and transition of informal enterprises to the formal economy through the following objectives: (i) boosting job growth in the Jua-Kali sector; (ii) enhancing labour productivity in the Jua-Kali sector; and (iii) boosting transition of Jua-Kali enterprises into the formal economy. The Programme is national in character, covering all the 353 constituencies in all the 135 districts and 11 cities.
MGSLD now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following vacancies under the SENTE Programme:
- Senior Skills Development, Technology Uptake and Innovation Officer (1), responsible for developing and implementing a skills development agenda, technology adoption, and innovation strategies;
- Communication and Partnership Officer (1), tasked with creating awareness, driving advocacy, and expanding partnerships with international networks, industry associations, and employers.
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National ID, and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on 18th April 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the Job can be found below;
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street
P.O. Box 7136
KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 673 526
Email: [email protected]
GENERATING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AND PRODUCTIVITY FOR WOMEN ENTERPRISES
(GROW) PROJECT
The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of implementing the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities. The Project is being implemented jointly by the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD) and Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU).
MGSLD now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions under the GROW Project.
| SN | POSITION | NO. OF VACANCIES |
| 1. | Procurement Officer | 1 |
| 2. | Field Monitoring Officers | 8 |
| 3. | Sociologists | 4 |
| 4. | Drivers | 6 |
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be hand delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on Friday 28th March 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the Terms of Reference can be found below;
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street
P.O. Box 7136
KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 347 854
Email: [email protected]
GENERATING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AND PRODUCTIVITY FOR WOMEN ENTERPRISES
(GROW) PROJECT
SELECTION OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS (RE-ADVERTISED)
Government of the Republic of Uganda has been allocated grant funds (the “Grant”) from the World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) towards the implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is the lead implementing Agency with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda as an implementing Entity. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities.
MGSLD is in the process of establishing a Project Implementation Team to facilitate coordination, management and implementation of the Project at the national and sub-national levels, and now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to express interest in the following positions:
| SN | Reference number | Position | Number of Vacancies |
| 1 | UG-MOGLSD-362769-CS-INDV | Training & Business Skills Development Specialist | 1 |
| 2 | UG-MOGLSD-362771-CS-INDV | Work- based Learning Specialist | 1 |
| 3 | UG-MOGLSD-362773-CS-INDV | Grants Specialist | 1 |
Details of the scope of services, deliverables, and Transcripts, to be delivered at MGLSD’s General qualifications, contract and reporting arrangements Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot can be found at https://mglsd.go.ug/procurement 2, George Street Not later than 1700hrs on January
27, 2025. Applications should include the Reference
The selection will be conducted in accordance with
Number and Position applied for. Only shortlisted
the procedures for Individual Consultants Selection applicants will be contacted.
(ICS) set out in the World Bank Procurement
Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Please note that this is a re-advert. Applicants who Borrowers dated November 2020 (Procurement submitted applications for the earlier processes Regulations).and are still interested in any of the 3 positions
should reapply.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to
Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the The Permanent Secretary
Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development
Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street
P.O. Box 7136 Interested eligible applicants should submit KAMPALA. applications including a cover letter, current
Tel: +256 414 347 854
Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates
Email: [email protected]
Details of the Terms of Reference can be found below;
RECRUITMENT OF GRADUATE VOLUNTEERS (5 POSITIONS)
The Government of the Republic of Uganda under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is implementing the Uganda Graduate Volunteer Scheme (UGVS). The Scheme provides young graduates access to workspaces in Public and Private organizations, Civil Society, and UN Agencies to gain employability skills. The Scheme leverages on volunteerism as an essential mechanism for skills development and enhances young graduates’ employability by equipping them with the highly needed workplace skills and experience.
MGSLD now invites suitably qualified graduates/individuals to apply for graduate volunteer positions at UGVS.
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National ID, and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts/Testimonials, to be delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street Not later than 1700hrs on 29th November 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifications, contract and reporting arrangements can be found by clicking the link below;
HOTEL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE RWENZORI AND ALBERTINE REGIONS
The programme aims at providing structured employment-based learning and work readiness skills to the unemployed/underemployed youths, aged 16 to 35 years in line with Uganda National Apprenticeship Framework 2018 and Employment Act, 2006. This programme is targeting the youth and women in the Districts of Rwenzori and Albertine sub-regions. Eligible participants include residents of the following districts; Fortportal City, Kabarole, Kasese, Bunyangabu, Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Kamwenge, Hoima City, Masindi, Kiryandongo, Kibaale, Kikuube, Kagadi and Hoima district
Please note that the application deadline is; 02-11-2024, 04: OOpm. The Application Form can be accessed from and returned to District Labour Offices, ENABEL Regional Office, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development/ Department of Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity and UHOA Office at HQ and Hoima. This process is completely free of charge. Click here for the application form
Terms of Reference for Administrative Assistant
Job title: Administrative Assistant
Number of positions: One
Reports to: Project Administrator, MGLSD
Duty Station: MGLSD Headquarters (Kampala)
Duration of contract: 24 months with 3 months’ probation
Job Purpose Ensure proper office management by performing all secretarial and office management duties.
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Certified Academic Certificates, Transcript and any other relevant documents to the MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on November 1st 2024. Applications should include the Reference Number and Position applied for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the Terms of Reference can be found below;
Terms of Reference for Communication Specialist
Job title: Communication Specialist
Number of positions: One
Reports to: Project Coordinator, MGLSD
Duty Station: MGLSD Headquarters (Kampala)
Duration of contract: 24 months with 4 months’ probation
Job Purpose
The Communications Specialist will work within the MGLSD communications structures in planning, designing, implementing and carrying out GROW project communication activities, at MGLSD and PSFU including the development of a communications strategy and plan. S/he will draft information, content and/or products for public access, create and maintain the project's public communication information systems on the social platforms (such as Twitter, MGLSD website, Facebook, etc.), in accordance with the GOU and World Bank’s communication and media guidelines. The specialist shall ensure timely and regular information dissemination and sharing of information to stakeholders and will be the focal media liaison officer for the project.
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates, Transcript and any other relevant documents to the MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on April 27th 2024. Applications should include the Reference Number and Position applied for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the Terms of Reference can be found below;
Terms of Reference for Refugee Specialist
Job title: Refugee Specialist
Number of positions: One (1)
Reports to: Project Coordinator, MGLSD
Duty Station: MoGLSD Headquarters (Kampala)
Duration of contract: 24 months with 4 months probation
Job Purpose
The Refugee Specialist will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of all project sub-component interventions in refugees and hosting districts.
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates, Transcript and any other relevant documents to the MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on April 27th 2024. Applications should include the Reference Number and Position applied for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the Terms of Reference can be found below;
JOB ADVERT; RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Reference is made to the Job Advert that ran on the Ministry Website, Monitor and New Vision newspapers dated 25th August 2023 and 28th August 2023 respectively, in which three (3) positions of Project Administrator (1), Office Attendant (1) and Drivers (4) were advertised.
Adjustments have been made to the requirements for the position of Driver under the Section of Experience and Competencies specifically on parts (a) and (d) as follows;
- Valid driving permit of class C, held for the last three years.
- Certificate of competence issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport or a licensed institution.
FOR THE POSITION OF DRIVER {FOUR (4) VACANCIES}
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates, Transcript and any other relevant documents to the MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on 20th October 2023. Those who had already applied do not need to reapply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifications, contract and reporting arrangements can be found below;
JOB ADVERT
The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is implementing the Child Sensitive Social Protection (CSSP) Programme with funding support from SIDA. The overall objective of the CSSP programme is to improve community and household resilience among refugees and host populations in refugee-host districts (Koboko, Yumbe, Adjumani, Moyo, Obongi, Madi Okolo, Terego and Arua) in the West Nile sub region.
The CSSP programme is structured into three broader outcome areas each led by either WFP or UNICEF in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development as follows:
- Support to social protection systems, providing household transfers, strengthening national cash-transfer mechanisms, and strengthening national beneficiary identification and assistance management systems.
- A comprehensive health and nutrition package including health systems strengthening.
- Finally, a component addressing cross-cutting aspects, including strong linkages with existing programmes, strengthening local retail markets, strengthening national systems for feedback and complaints, and not least, operational research.
To support the implementation of the Programme, the MGLSD wishes to recruit two Programme Assistants.
POSITION: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT, CSSP
REPORTS TO: POLICY & ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
VACANCIES: 02
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street Not later than 1700hrs on 25 October. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
JOB ADVERT
The Government of the Republic of Uganda was allocated grant funds (the “Grant”) from the World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) towards implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities. The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is the lead implementing Agency with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda as an implementing Entity.
The MGSLD is in the process of establishing a Project Implementation Team to facilitate coordination, management and implementation of the Project at the national and sub-national levels, and now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:
| 1. | Project Accountant | 1 |
| 2. | Procurement Officer | 1 |
| 3. | Regional Project Officer, Eastern Region | 1 |
| 4. | Regional Project Officer, Western Region | 1 |
| 5. | Regional Project Officer, Central Region | 1 |
| 6. | Regional Project Officer, Northern Region | 1 |
| 7. | Information Technology Officer | 1 |
| 8. | Management Information Systems (MIS) Officer | 1 |
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to the MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on 16th October 2023. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifications, contract and reporting arrangements can be found below;
JOB ADVERT
The Government of the Republic of Uganda was allocated grant funds (the “Grant”) from the World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) towards implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities. The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is the lead implementing Agency with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda as an implementing Entity.
The MGSLD is in the process of establishing a Project Implementation Team to facilitate coordination, management and implementation of the Project at the national and sub-national levels, and now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:
| S/N | Reference number | Number of vacancies |
| 1. | Project Administrator | 1 |
| 2. | Office Attendant | 1 |
| 3. | Drivers | 4 |
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to the MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on 8th September 2023. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifications, contract and reporting arrangements can be found below;
JOB ADVERT
Government of the Republic of Uganda has been allocated grant funds (the “Grant”) from the World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) towards implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities. The Project is being implemented jointly by the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD) and Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). MGSLD is in the process of establishing a Project Implementation Team to facilitate coordination, management and implementation of the Project at the national and sub-national levels, and now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to express interest in the following positions:
| s/n | Reference number | Position | Number of vacancies |
| 1 | UG-MGLSD-333692-CS-INDV | Project Coordinator | 1 |
| 2 | UG-MGLSD-333696-CS-INDV | Social Development Specialist | 1 |
| 3 | UG-MGLSD-333699-CS-INDV | Financial Management Specialist | 1 |
| 4 | UG-MGLSD-333728-CS-INDV | Gender Specialist | 1 |
| 5 | UG-MGLSD-333727-CS-INDV | Procurement Specialist | 1 |
The selection will be conducted in accordance with the procedures for selection of Individual Consultants set out in the World Bank
Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers dated November 2020 (Procurement Regulations).
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting
forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic
Certificates and Transcripts, to be delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George
Street Not later than 1700hrs on May 16, 2023. Applications should include the Reference Number and Position applied for. Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifications, contract and reporting arrangements can be found by clicking below;
JOB ADVERT
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, invites suitably qualified Persons to apply for the vacant positions below:
Sign language Interpreters (4)
Kitchen Attendant (1)
Assistant Instructor Welding and Metal Fabrications (1)
Askari (2)
Instructor carpentry and woodwork technology (1)
Assistant Instructor Cosmetology and hair dressing (1)
Instructor Cosmetology and hair dressing (2)
Assistant Instructor Bakery and Pastry (1)
Instructor Bakery and Pastry (4)
Instructor leather tanning and shoe making (1)
Assistant Instructor knitting and weaving (2)
Instructor knitting and weaving (3)
Assistant Instructor tailoring and garment designing (2)
Instructor tailoring and garment designing (2)
For more details about the available positions click the link below;
Those interested and meet the requirements please apply to the, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and deliver your applications to Security Registry.
Closing Date: All applications must be submitted before by 27th January, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
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JOB ADVERT
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development is implementing the Green Jobs and Fair Labour Market Programme (GJP) which aims at enhancing green and decent employment, labour productivity and poverty reduction through:
i. promotion of green skilling and re-skilling among the educated and uneducated working age population;
ii. promotion of resource efficiency and social safeguards at workplaces; and
iii. enhancement of the productivity of the informal sector and SMEs.
The Programme requires additional staff to support the implementation of key outputs. The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is therefore seeking to recruit four (4) Programme Staff on a short term contract to support the effective implementation of Programme interventions. The Ministry, therefore, invites applications from qualified Ugandans to fill vacant positions in the Programme Technical Support Team:
Those who are interested and meet the requirements please apply to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development and hand deliver your applications to Security Registry, 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House.
Closing Date: All applications must be submitted before by Friday, 30th September 2022 at 5:00 pm.