11 NGO Jobs in Uganda August 2026: YouthSAT, Uganda Red Cross, ZOA & Relevant
11 NGO Jobs in Uganda August 2026: YouthSAT, Uganda Red Cross, ZOA & Relevant
The humanitarian and non-profit sector is actively recruiting across Uganda this August 2026. From field-based project officers in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement to impact investment fellows in Kampala, here are 11 verified NGO jobs with direct application links and full job descriptions.
Jobs in This 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
August 2026 brings a strong wave of NGO recruitment in Uganda. YouthSAT is building an entire project team for the PlayMatters 3.0 consortium in Kiryandongo (5 roles), Uganda Red Cross Society has 4 openings across health and emergency services, Relevant is offering a fresh-graduate fellowship in impact investing, and ZOA needs a livelihoods officer. Here’s the full breakdown.
YouthSAT Kiryandongo: 5 Positions, 1 Team
YouthSAT is building a complete project team for PlayMatters 3.0 in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. All 5 roles below are part of the same consortium project (War Child Alliance + IRC), based in Bweyale Town, and share the same deadline: Monday, 18 August 2026 at 4:00 PM EAT. Apply to hr@youthsat.org copying youthsat2017@gmail.com. All positions are open to both refugees and Ugandan nationals.
1. Project Team Leader / Field Office Manager – YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | 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 5 YouthSAT roles.
2. Education Project Officers (2 Positions) – YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | 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 + 3 years’ experience + valid motorcycle license.
3. Project Finance Officer – YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | 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 + 3–4 years’ NGO experience.
4. MEAL Officer – YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | 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 + 3 years’ humanitarian MEAL experience + SPSS/STATA proficiency.
5. Office Administrative Assistant – YouthSAT
Location: Kiryandongo (Bweyale) | Deadline: 18 August 2026 | Contract: 12 Months
Manage front office, logistics, procurement support, HR coordination, event planning, and staff supervision for the field office. The most accessible YouthSAT role: requires only Diploma + 2–3 years’ NGO admin experience.
6. Impact Investment Fellow (WASH) – Relevant
Location: Kampala (Hybrid, Innovation District) | Deadline: 23 August 2026 | Contract: 6 Months (potential permanent)
Help design and roll out a new WASH loan facility for social enterprises. No prior experience required: perfect for fresh Finance/Business graduates. Includes lunch, internet and transport allowances, plus access to a global impact investing network. Start date 1 September 2026.
7. Manager MHPSS – Uganda Red Cross Society
Location: Kampala | Deadline: Check listing | 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 | Deadline: Check listing | Level: Management
Manage donor relationships, coordinate grant applications, ensure compliance with donor requirements, and oversee reporting for Uganda Red Cross Society’s funding portfolio.
9. Ambulance Drivers – Uganda Red Cross Society
Location: Various | Deadline: Check listing | Level: Operations
Drive emergency ambulances for Uganda Red Cross Society’s emergency medical services. Requires valid driving permit and emergency vehicle operation skills.
10. Emergency Medical Technician – Uganda Red Cross Society
Location: Various | Deadline: Check listing | Level: Technical
Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care as part of Uganda Red Cross Society’s ambulance service. Requires EMT certification and ability to perform life-saving interventions in emergency situations.
11. Project Officer Livelihoods – ZOA Uganda
Location: Uganda | Deadline: Check listing | Level: Officer
Implement livelihoods programming for ZOA Uganda, supporting displaced communities with income-generating activities, skills training, and economic empowerment initiatives.
Fresh Graduate? Start Here
The Impact Investment Fellow at Relevant requires no prior experience and is designed for recent graduates. The YouthSAT Office Administrative Assistant needs only 2 years’ experience and accepts Diploma holders. Both are excellent entry points into the NGO sector.
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