NGO Jobs in Uganda: August 2026 Archive
Historical roundup, not current vacancies. This article records jobs advertised in August 2026. The dated deadlines below have passed; do not treat an old application link as evidence that a role is open. Browse current NGO jobs in Uganda for live opportunities.
In August 2026, this roundup covered 11 NGO roles from YouthSAT, Uganda Red Cross Society, ZOA and Relevant. The original role summaries and links are retained below for reference.
Jobs in This Historical Roundup
- Project Team Leader: YouthSAT
- Education Project Officers (2): YouthSAT
- Project Finance Officer: YouthSAT
- MEAL Officer: YouthSAT
- Office Administrative Assistant: YouthSAT
- Impact Investment Fellow (WASH): Relevant
- Manager MHPSS: Uganda Red Cross
- Grants & Donor Relations Manager: Uganda Red Cross
- Ambulance Drivers: Uganda Red Cross
- Emergency Medical Technician: Uganda Red Cross
- Project Officer Livelihoods: ZOA Uganda
YouthSAT Kiryandongo: Historical Recruitment
YouthSAT advertised a project team for PlayMatters 3.0 in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. The five roles were part of the consortium project (War Child Alliance + IRC), based in Bweyale Town, with a stated deadline of 18 August 2026 at 4:00 PM EAT. The advert accepted applications from refugees and Ugandan nationals. These are historical details, not a new call for applications.
1. Project Team Leader / Field Office Manager: YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | Original deadline: 18 August 2026 | Contract: 24 Months
Lead the entire Kiryandongo PlayMatters 3.0 field team, managing project delivery, staff supervision, partner coordination, and reporting to the consortium. The most senior of the five YouthSAT roles.
2. Education Project Officers (2 Positions): YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | Original deadline: 18 August 2026 | Contract: 24 Months
Deliver the Learning through Play (LtP) curriculum across schools, train teachers on LEGO Six Bricks concepts, facilitate community engagement, and distribute Play Kits. Requires Diploma/Degree in Education + three years of experience + valid motorcycle license.
3. Project Finance Officer: YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | Original deadline: 18 August 2026 | Contract: 24 Months
Manage all field office finances: QuickBooks bookkeeping, BVA analysis, voucher verification, bank accounts, petty cash, and compliance with War Child Alliance donor regulations and Ugandan tax (WHT, PAYE). Requires B.Com/Finance + CPA/ACCA progress + three to four years of NGO experience.
4. MEAL Officer: YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | Original deadline: 18 August 2026 | Contract: 24 Months
Design and maintain data collection systems using KoboToolbox/ODK/CommCare, lead baseline/midline/endline studies, manage Community Feedback Mechanisms, and document lessons learned. Requires Statistics/M&E degree + three years of humanitarian MEAL experience + SPSS/STATA proficiency.
5. Office Administrative Assistant: YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | Original deadline: 18 August 2026 | Contract: 12 Months
Manage front office, logistics, procurement support, HR coordination, event planning, and staff supervision for the field office. Requires Diploma + two to three years of NGO admin experience.
6. Impact Investment Fellow (WASH): Relevant
Location: Kampala (Hybrid, Innovation District) | Original deadline: 23 August 2026 | Contract: 6 Months (potential permanent)
Help design and roll out a new WASH loan facility for social enterprises. The original advert required no prior experience and welcomed fresh Finance/Business graduates. It listed lunch, internet and transport allowances, plus access to a global impact investing network. Original start date: 1 September 2026.
7. Manager MHPSS: Uganda Red Cross Society
Location: Kampala | Original deadline: Not recorded in this roundup | Level: Management
Lead Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming across Uganda Red Cross Society operations. A senior role for MHPSS specialists with humanitarian and health programming experience.
8. Grants & Donor Relations Manager: Uganda Red Cross Society
Location: Kampala | Original deadline: Not recorded in this roundup | Level: Management
Manage donor relationships, coordinate grant applications, ensure compliance with donor requirements, and oversee reporting for the funding portfolio.
9. Ambulance Drivers: Uganda Red Cross Society
Location: Various | Original deadline: Not recorded in this roundup | Level: Operations
Drive emergency ambulances for emergency medical services. Requires valid driving permit and emergency vehicle operation skills.
10. Emergency Medical Technician: Uganda Red Cross Society
Location: Various | Original deadline: Not recorded in this roundup | Level: Technical
Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care as part of the ambulance service. Requires EMT certification and ability to perform life-saving interventions in emergency situations.
11. Project Officer Livelihoods: ZOA Uganda
Location: Uganda | Original deadline: Not recorded in this roundup | Level: Officer
Implement livelihoods programming, supporting displaced communities with income-generating activities, skills training, and economic empowerment initiatives.
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