Vacancy title:
Senior Meteorologist - Weather Forecasting Services

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Public Service Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 15 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview),

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service. Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 15th June, 2026. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at

Responsibilities or duties,

The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Meteorologist for performing the following duties:-

• Preparing weather and climate forecasts and other relevant meteorological information for various stakeholders;
• Developing and reviewing technical procedures for preparation and issuance of meteorological data, reports, information and services provided for aeronautical meteorological services;
• Supervising preparation of quality climatology summaries, reports and tables;
• Providing meteorological products and services at a high level of professional competence;
• Receiving and archiving data from rainfall, climatology, agro meteorological, synoptic and other atmospheric monitoring stations;
• Developing and testing computer programs for proper operations;
• Coordinating with other Agencies in environmental, weather and climate awareness campaigns through the media, seminars and workshops;
• Keeping abreast with and identifying suitable meteorological instruments, equipment, software for data processing and management;
• Processing, analyzing and generating quality statistical summaries, publishing relevant weather bulletins and preparing suitable training materials;
• Inspecting synoptic and climatological stations and taking action on their requirements;
• Conducting and supervising research in Meteorology and Allied Sciences;
• Supervising and appraising staff.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills),

Applicants should be Ugandans holding; EITHER (i) An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology; or Atmospheric Science from a recognized University/Institution. (ii) A Post Graduate Qualification will be an added advantage. OR (i) An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics; or Mathematics; or Statistics; or Hydrology; or Computer Science; or Agriculture PLUS (ii) A Post-Graduate Diploma in Meteorology from a recognized University/ Institution.

Experience needed,

Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience at the level of Meteorologist in Government of from a reputable Organization.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

Applicants should, among others, have the following Values:

Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism; Teamwork; and Serving Public Interest

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 15th June, 2026. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed

Mandatory requirements for Applicants: -

• Apply ON-LINE.
• Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).
• Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;

Application Process:

• Visit the website 
• Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).
• If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.
• Click on Jobs, then Advertised Jobs in the menu. Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.
• Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.
• View the job details and click apply.
• Review your application and submit.

Emphasis: -

• Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.
• Only candidates shortlisted for written and / or oral Interviews will be contacted.
• Candidates shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (“O” and “A” level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid National Identification Card.
• Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
• The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic documents of successful candidates in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be disqualified and charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda.
• In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an mail

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