Grants Officer – Information Technology Jobs – Ministry of Water and Environment

Job Title: Grants Officer – Information Technology

Organisation: Ministry of Water and Environment

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is a cabinet-level government ministry responsible for managing, securing, and sustaining Uganda’s water resources, environmental assets, and climate-resilience infrastructure. Headquartered along Plot 3-7, Kabalega Crescent / Port Bell Road in Luzira, Kampala, it works closely with agencies like the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and the National Environment Management Authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or Statistics- computing option. A Master’s degree in related field is preferred
• Proven experience in system development, database management, programming, and application development.
• Professional qualifications in database administration are an added advantage.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of professional work experience, with some knowledge or background in designing grant procedures and/or management systems and compliance issues.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience working with enterprise databases and building end-user applications
• At least 3 years’ experience in designing, building, and maintaining applications and wallet systems in Codelgniter, Cyclos
• Excellent skills in building scripts for data backup, recovery, security, and integrity
• Data management experience, familiarity with data systems and business processes
• Financial or business analysis skills
• Well-developed facilitation and teaching skill
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially with Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with complex database systems, experience with MicroEdge GIFTS or comparable grants management software preferred
• Ability to multitask and work independently and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply:

All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.

Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter

Deadline: 25th September 2026.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36