Job Title: Principal Seismologist
Organisation: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is Uganda’s government body responsible for managing and developing the nation’s energy (electricity, petroleum) and mineral resources for economic growth, focusing on policy, infrastructure (hydro, solar, nuclear), sustainable practices, and exploring oil/gas potential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Geophysics and Seismology for performing the following duties:-
- Supervising maintenance of earthquake recording stations;
- Supervising timely collection of earthquake data and production of quarterly and annual bulletins;
- Supervising generation of technical information to the public on matters related to earthquake occurrences in the country;
- Supervising geotechnical investigations and geohazard assessment with appropriate seismic survey technology;
- Carrying out basic research on the improvement locations of earthquake events;
- Training Seismologists in different techniques applied in earthquake data processing;
- Preparing work plans, budgets and performance reports for the Section;
- Supervising and appraising the Senior Officers in the Division.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Mathematics; or Geophysics; or Seismology; or Geology with (Mathematics; or Physics; or Chemistry); or Science and Technology with a bias in Physics plus a Masters Degree in Geophysics; or Seismology; or Geo-hazards from a recognized University/Institution.
Working Experience
- Applicants should have six (6) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Seismologist; or Senior Geophysicist; or Senior Geologist level in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.
- Applicants should, among others, have the following Values: Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism, Teamwork and Serving Public Interest
How to Apply:
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 19th January, 2026. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at the link bel0w
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 https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
- 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.
- You can only apply for one (01) post. Applying for more than two (02) posts will lead to automatic disqualification.
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 [email protected]
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72