Science Intern – Global Innovation Index (GII)

• PositionScience Intern – Global Innovation Index (GII)
• CompanyUganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeInternship
• CategoryGovernment, Internships Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryScience and technology policy
• DepartmentScience and Technology Policy Coordination (STPC) Division
• DeadlineMonday, 16 November 2026
• Not in the advertPay and benefits

The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology is a government agency established in 1990 by an Act of Parliament. Its mandate is to develop and implement strategies for integrating science and technology into Uganda’s national development process.

UNCST advises Government on science and technology policy and coordinates national research and development. Its official address is Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda.

The Science Intern supports the administration and operations of the Global Innovation Index Secretariat. The work combines day-to-day coordination with communication across internal and external contacts, and liaison with STI-OP to align national innovation priorities and reporting timelines. The intern also tracks National Task Force members’ data submissions, helping ensure information is sent accurately and on time to WIPO and GII National Aggregators.

The post reports to the Head of UNCST’s Science and Technology Policy Coordination Division. It includes joining national and international data aggregator meetings, recording discussions and following agreed actions, as well as arranging National Task Force meetings, agendas and minutes. The intern also coordinates logistics and stakeholders for the annual National GII Symposium. Together, these responsibilities connect policy coordination, index data and stakeholder engagement in support of Uganda’s GII Secretariat.

In plain terms, this job splits into 3 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Secretariat coordination

Daily work keeps the GII Secretariat organized, responsive to enquiries and connected with national innovation policy coordination.

• Coordinate routine administration and operational support for the GII Secretariat.
• Handle internal and external questions as the Secretariat’s primary contact.
• Connect the Secretariat with STI-OP to align innovation priorities and reporting schedules.

National data and meetings

The intern helps national contributors submit innovation information and supports follow-through from domestic and international aggregator discussions.

• Follow National Task Force members so accurate national data reaches WIPO and GII National Aggregators on time.
• Join national and international aggregator meetings, record discussions and track agreed actions.

Convening and symposium logistics

The role arranges National Task Force sessions and coordinates the people and practical arrangements for the annual symposium.

• Arrange National Task Force meeting logistics, prepare agendas and record minutes.
• Coordinate stakeholders and arrangements for the annual National GII Symposium.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Innovation, Engineering, or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least one year of work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Basic understanding of Uganda’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem.
• Basic understanding of global innovation metrics, such as WIPO’s Global Innovation Index.
• Knowledge of data analytics, statistical software, index methodologies, or macroeconomic indicators.
• Ability to prepare reports.

Technical Skills

• Innovation metrics and index methods: Basic understanding of global innovation metrics such as WIPO’s Global Innovation Index, with knowledge of index methodologies or macroeconomic indicators.
• Data analytics: Knowledge of data analytics or statistical software.
• Reporting: Ability to prepare reports.

Soft Skills

• Research and problem-solving: Basic research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Report-writing and presentation skills, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Organisation: Organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional conduct: Initiative, creativity, and willingness to learn; integrity, discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail, especially with official correspondence and pre-release national data.

No pay figure is given for this Science Intern post, so raise it only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to government salary scales.

• Support the day-to-day administration of UNCST’s GII Secretariat.
• Coordinate with STI-OP on national innovation priorities and reporting timelines.
• Help follow National Task Force data submissions to WIPO and GII National Aggregators.
• Take part in national and international data aggregator meetings.
• Arrange National Task Force meetings, agendas and minutes.
• Contribute to logistics for the annual National GII Symposium.
• Work from UNCST’s Ntinda office in Kampala.

Complete the online application form for the Science Intern – Global Innovation Index (GII) role through the UNCST application portal. Submit the form by Monday, 16 November 2026.

• Checked on 13 November 2026 against Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)'s official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 16 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
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