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Social Safeguards Officer

Full time @Ministry of Education and Sports posted 7 days ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 20546
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Ministry of Education and Sports – Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), is implementing strategic externally financed projects aimed at strengthening education service delivery, expanding access, and enhancing institutional capacity across the sector.

These projects include:

  • Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP)
  • Uganda Learning Acceleration and Equity Project (ULEARN)
  • Uganda Skills Development in Refugee and Host Communities Project (USDRH)

The projects are supported by the World Bank and aligned to:

  • National Development Plan IV (NDP IV)
  • Uganda Vision 2040
  • Education and Sports Sector Strategic Plan

The Ministry has established a centralized Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to coordinate and manage project implementation across the three projects.

The Ministry seeks to recruit qualified and competent Ugandans to fill the following positions:

Post: Social Safeguards Officer
  • Reports to: Social Development Specialist
  • Salary Scale: Grade 3
  • Number of Vacancies: 3
Job Purpose

To ensure compliance with national and World Bank social standards, policies, laws, and regulations.

Qualifications
  • Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Science, Sociology, Development Studies, or related field
  • Master’s Degree is an added advantage
Working Experience
  • Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in social safeguards duties
How to Apply

Applications should include:

  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • Copies of academic certificates and testimonials
  • Proof of experience
  • At least three referees, including one current or former employer
Submission Deadline
  • 15th May 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT
Submission Address

Applications should be signed and addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Sports
Embassy House, King George VI Way
P.O Box 7063, Kampala, Uganda

  • Hard copies should be hand-delivered to:
    • Security Registry (Floor 4, Room 1), Embassy House
Additional Information

The detailed advert can be accessed via the Ministry of Education website:

Ministry of Education and Sports Uganda

Signed

Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda
Permanent Secretary

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