Office of the Prime Minister
BACKGROUND
The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister, is implementing the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II (DRIP II) and Northern Uganda Social Action Fund IV (NUSAF IV) over a period of six (6) years. Both projects are World Bank-funded, and launched in the 2025/2026 financial year as complementary pillars of Uganda’s social protection and inclusive development agenda.
Pursuant to Circular Standing Instruction No. 1 of 2026, from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, and another from the Permanent Secretary/ Secretary to the Treasury harmonizing the Remuneration Including Terms and Conditions of Service for Project Implementation Units under Development Partner Support Projects, the Office of the Prime Minister has established a Joint Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for DRIP II and NUSAF IV to coordinate and manage project implementation across the component areas.
The PIU, situated in Kampala with regional offices in Arua, Gulu, Mbarara and Moroto is responsible for providing technical, fiduciary, safeguards, and administrative support in accordance with Government of Uganda regulations and World Bank guidelines. Its core functions include project planning and coordination, procurement and contract management, civil works management, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, environmental and social safeguards compliance, and reporting.
In order to ensure efficient and effective delivery of project objectives, the Office of the Prime Minister seeks to recruit qualified and competent Ugandan citizens to fill the positions listed below within the PIU for an initial contract duration of two (2) years.
- Natural Resources Management Specialist
- Livelihoods Specialist
- Labour Intensive Public Works Specialist
- Shock Responsive Safety Nets Specialist
- GIS and Remote Sensing Officer
- Project Engineer – Roads & Bridges
- Project Engineer – Built Infrastructure
- Project Engineer – Electrical
- Project Engineer – Water
- Project Engineer – Roads & Bridges (3)
- Project Engineer – Built Infrastructure (8)
- Labour Intensive Public Works Officer (4)
- Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (6)
- Data Analyst (2)
- ICT Officer (2)
- Management Information Systems Officer (2)
- Livelihoods Officer (4)
- Environmental Officer (2)
- Social Development Officer (2)
- Communications Officer (2)
- Natural Resources Management Officer
- Project Officer- Forced Displacement (2)
- Procurement Officer (3)
- Accountant (2)
- Accounts Assistant (4)
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be accompanied by:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Copies of certificates (academic and professional) and testimonials.
- A copy of identification documents.
- Proof of relevant work experience (MUST be attached).
- At least three (3) competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer.
The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026 at 5:00 PM.
All applications should be signed and addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister
Plot 9-11, Apollo Kaggwa Road
P.O. Box 341, Kampala, UGANDA
Hard copies should be hand-delivered to the Security Registry (Floor 6). Office of the Prime Minister Building.
