Science Officer – Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)
2026-07-20T05:27:44+00:00
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
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FULL_TIME
Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Civil & Government
2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
8
Background
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a government agency established in 1990 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 211 as amended) with a mandate to develop and implement strategies for integration of Science and Technology into the national development process. UNCST is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the positions below based at its Offices on Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda, Kampala:
Responsibilities
This position would typically be expected to oversee compliance with the Nagoya Protocol, manage permits for access to genetic resources, and negotiate benefit-sharing agreements with local communities.
Qualifications/Requirements
Job descriptions, specifications and other requirements for the above positions are available on our website: www.uncst.go.ug.
Additional Notes
“Uganda National Council for Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any recruitment fee.â€
- Oversee compliance with the Nagoya Protocol
- Manage permits for access to genetic resources
- Negotiate benefit-sharing agreements with local communities
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Vacancy title:
Science Officer – Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)
Jobs at:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026
Duty Station:
Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda | Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a government agency established in 1990 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 211 as amended) with a mandate to develop and implement strategies for integration of Science and Technology into the national development process. UNCST is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the positions below based at its Offices on Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda, Kampala:
Responsibilities
This position would typically be expected to oversee compliance with the Nagoya Protocol, manage permits for access to genetic resources, and negotiate benefit-sharing agreements with local communities.
Qualifications/Requirements
Job descriptions, specifications and other requirements for the above positions are available on our website: www.uncst.go.ug.
Additional Notes
“Uganda National Council for Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any recruitment fee.â€
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Qualified candidates interested are encouraged to submit their signed application letters, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, naming three referees, By 31st July 2026, not later than 5:00 p.m. EAT, through UNCST application portal at www.uncst.go.ug/careers. Address the application to:
Head, Human Resources,
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology,
Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda,
P.O. Box 6884, Kampala,
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The application portal can be accessed here: Click Here to Apply Now