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GIS and Remote Sensing Officer

Full time @Office of the Prime Minister posted 1 week ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 21778
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister, is implementing the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II (DRDIP II) and Northern Uganda Social Action Fund IV (NUSAF IV) over a period of six (6) years.

Both projects are World Bank-funded and were 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 DRDIP 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.

Core Functions of the PIU
  • Project planning and coordination
  • Procurement and contract management
  • Civil works management
  • Financial management
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Environmental and social safeguards compliance
  • 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 positions within the PIU for an initial contract duration of two (2) years.ow to Apply

Job Title: GIS and Remote Sensing Officer

Project: NUSAF IV
Vacancies: 01

Reports To
  • Disaster Risk Management Specialist
Job Purpose

To provide technical leadership in geospatial mapping, remote sensing analysis, and the development of a GIS-based data platform to support planning, monitoring, and decision-making.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop base maps and thematic layers (e.g., watershed, land cover/use, Vegetation Evapotranspiration Indices, hydrology, elevation).
  • Monitor drought/flood triggers for DRF and produce monthly technical reports to support scale-up decisions.
  • Track changes and developments in watersheds over time using remote sensing and field data.
  • Establish and maintain a GIS website and database for all NUSAF IV sub-projects.
  • Support the use of Geo-Node for open data sharing with stakeholders.
  • Design tools and protocols for spatial data collection, including pre- and post-intervention mapping.
  • Build capacity of NUSAF staff and partners in GIS tools and the use of the Geo-Node platform.
  • Introduce innovative technology such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and street-level photo mapping to local GoU staff and community members.
  • Update flood and drought forecast models.
  • Collect and analyse secondary data.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
  • An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management or Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or Meteorology from a recognised University/Institution.
  • A Master’s Degree in GIS from a recognised University/Institution (required; added advantage for those who hold both degrees).
Experience
  • At least 6 years of relevant progressive professional experience in the use of GIS and Remote Sensing for drought and flood models in government or externally financed livelihood projects, multilateral agencies or comparable large-scale public programmes.
Key Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to run hydrological models using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
  • Knowledge of developing thresholds and triggers for Anticipatory Action.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of humanitarian/disaster response is desirable.
  • Ability to coordinate and work in a multifaceted and cross-cutting environment.
  • Previous experience working in development programmes in Northern Uganda and/or in government programmes is of added advantage.
  • Exhibit high standards of integrity and ethical code of conduct.

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
Application Deadline
  • Closing Date: 12th June 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM
Submission Address

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

Submission Method
  • Hard copies should be hand-delivered to the Security Registry (Floor 6), Office of the Prime Minister Building.
  • The detailed advert and project information can be accessed on the OPM website:

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