Vacancy title:
Science Officer – Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026

Duty Station:
Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda | Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a government agency established in 1990 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 211 as amended) with a mandate to develop and implement strategies for integration of Science and Technology into the national development process. UNCST is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the positions below based at its Offices on Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda, Kampala:

Responsibilities

This position would typically be expected to oversee compliance with the Nagoya Protocol, manage permits for access to genetic resources, and negotiate benefit-sharing agreements with local communities.

Qualifications/Requirements

Job descriptions, specifications and other requirements for the above positions are available on our website: www.uncst.go.ug.

Additional Notes

“Uganda National Council for Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any recruitment fee.”

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Qualified candidates interested are encouraged to submit their signed application letters, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, naming three referees, By 31st July 2026, not later than 5:00 p.m. EAT, through UNCST application portal at www.uncst.go.ug/careers. Address the application to:

Head, Human Resources,

Uganda National Council for Science and Technology,

Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda,

P.O. Box 6884, Kampala,

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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