GIS and Remote Sensing Officer Jobs – Office of the Prime Minister

Job Title: GIS and Remote Sensing Officer

Organisation: Office of the Prime Minister

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) of Uganda is the central government ministry responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and implementing government policies, programs, and projects across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Job Summary: To provide technical leadership in geospatial mapping, remote sensing analysis, and the development of a GIS-based data platform to support planning, monitoring, and decision-making.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop base maps and thematic layers (e.g., watershed, land cover/use, Vegetation and Evapotranspiration Indices, hydrology, elevation).
• Monitor drought/flood triggers for DRF and produce monthly technical reports to support scale- up decisions.
• Track changes and developments in watersheds over time using remote sensing and field data.
• Establish and maintain a GIS website and database for all NUSAF IV sub-projects.
• Support the use of Geo-Node for open data sharing with stakeholders.
• Design tools and protocols for spatial data collection, including pre- and post-intervention mapping.
• Build capacity of NUSAF staff and partners in GIS tools and the use of the Geo-Node platform.
• Introduce innovative technology such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and street-level photo mapping to local GoU staff and community members.
• Update flood and drought forecast models.
• Collect and analyse secondary data.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management or Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or Meteorology from a recognised University/Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in GIS from a recognised University/Institution (required; added advantage for those who hold both degrees).
• At least 6 years of relevant progressive professional experience in the use of GIS and Remote Sensing for drought and flood models in government or externally financed livelihood projects, multilateral agencies or comparable large-scale public programmes.
• Ability to run hydrological models using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
• Knowledge of developing thresholds and triggers for Anticipatory Action.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of humanitarian/disaster response is desirable.
• Ability to coordinate and work in a multifaceted and cross-cutting environment.
• Previous experience working in development programmes in Northern Uganda and/or in government programmes is of added advantage.
• Exhibit high standards of integrity and ethical code of conduct.

How to Apply:

Applications should be accompanied by:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Copies of certificates (academic and professional) and testimonials.

A copy of identification documents.

Proof of relevant work experience (MUST be attached).

At least three (3) competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer. The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026 at 5:00 PM.

All applications should be signed and addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary

Office of the Prime Minister Plot 9-11, Apollo Kaggwa Road P.O. Box 341, Kampala, UGANDA Hard copies should be hand-delivered to the Security Registry (Floor 6), Office of the Prime Minister Building.

Deadline: 12th June 2026

Deadline: 12th June 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72