Vacancy title:
Principal Meteorologist - Weather Forecasting Services

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

Jobs at:
Public Service Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 15 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | 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.

Responsibilities or duties

The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner – Weather Forecasting Services for performing the following duties:-

• Supervising major meteorological units and data collecting centers and ensuring timely receipt and archival of Weather and Climate data;
• Coordinating development and periodic review of technical procedures for preparation and issuance of routine meteorological data, reports, and information needed for meteorological services;
• Managing timely issuance of weather and climate forecasts and other relevant meteorological information for different stakeholders;
• Ensuring that the meteorological offices maintain the quality of meteorological information and services provided;
• Identifying partnerships with various organizations for resource mobilization, public education and outreach;
• Developing, evaluating and improving meteorological and hydro meteorological, agro-meteorological and bio-meteorological forecasting models and techniques;
• Coordinating, monitoring and issuing Early Warnings alerts and advisories on adverse weather phenomena;
• Carrying out research in climate variability, climate change, interaction of weather with humans, plants, soils, livestock and environment;
• Designing and conducting regular maintenance of suitable computer programs for data processing;
• Identifying suitable software packages for meteorological data management including processing, archival and retrieval;
• 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 plus a Masters Degree in Meteorology; or Atmospheric Sciences from a recognized University/Institution. OR (i) An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics; or Mathematics; or Statistics; or Hydrology; or Computer Science; or Agriculture plus a Post-Graduate Diploma in Meteorology from a recognized University/Institution. (ii) A Masters Degree in Meteorology; or Atmospheric Sciences from a recognized University/ Institution.

Experience needed

Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Meteorologist in Government.

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

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;

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 e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug

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: postgraduate 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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