Job Title: Programme Technical Officer
Organisation: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is a cabinet-level government ministry in Uganda responsible for community mobilization, empowerment, and the protection of vulnerable groups.
Job Summary: To develop and implement effective systems to ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, and prevent unauthorized access or diversion.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day technical leadership and supervision of the program, in accordance with defined targets, strategies and goals.
- Develop and implement chemical safety and security policies, laws and guidelines geared towards achieving sound management of chemicals at workplace
- Plan, coordinate, manage and report on program activities and collaborate with relevant MDAs, academic institutions, scientific organizations, analytical laboratories, research institutions, chemical industry, international organizations to promote chemical safety and security.
- Conduct risk assessments and audits at chemical facilities
- Provide training and capacity building for staff
- Prepare annual declarations to Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on chemicals in the country under the chemical weapons convention
- Develop effective and proactive fund mobilization strategies to support program activities
- Conduct inspections of workplaces in line with Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act Cap 329 and OSH Act Cap 231.
- Advise on the acquisition and maintenance of suitable technical equipment and tools to support inspections;
- Conduct investigation of accidents and dangerous occurrences related to Chemicals Biological, Radiological Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNe) materials
- Provide consultation and advice for stakeholders regarding CBRNE risks at workplaces;
- Lead research aspects of the program
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Academic qualifications:
- An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Either industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences majoring in Chemistry from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s of Science Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Process Engineering or a related technical field from a recognized institution.
- Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in Programme Management or Public Administration and Management from recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Additional certification or qualifications in CBRNE, forensic investigations, toxicology or first responder are considered as an added advantage.
Working experience:
- At least 3 years of working experience in related fields of Chemical Safety and Security
Competencies
- Excellent communication and Programme management skills.
- Results-driven, respects deadlines and have a pragmatic approach focused on realistic results.
- Ability to adapt and develop to evolving circumstances and specialized situations.
- Able to deal with complex issues and interpret procedures and guidelines in order to adapt them to cover complex situations.
- Possesses good computer skills
- Knowledge of Ugandan regulations and international best practices on Chemical Safety and Security
How to Apply:
Interested persons should deliver applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae (not more than 4 pages), a copy of the national ID, and copies of relevant and applicable Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development’s General registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street not later than 1700hrs on 15th, May, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them copies of certified academic documents and their original certificates, transcripts and letters of appointment during the Oral Interviews.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Plot 2, George Street
P.O Box 7136
KAMPALA
Deadline: 15th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36