19 Job Opportunities at Uganda National Oil Company
Advert: External Job Advert No. 5 of 2026
Industry: Oil, Gas and Energy
Number of job titles: 19
Number of vacancies: 19
Possible work locations: Any UNOC office location
Employment terms: Vary by position
Salary: Not disclosed
Deadline: Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:59 PM EAT
Jobspace Uganda recruitment summary
Uganda National Oil Company Limited is recruiting qualified professionals for 19 positions covering engineering, refinery development, logistics, finance, communications, security, GIS, business development, petroleum trading and terminal operations. The recruitment includes an early-career engineering position as well as specialist, lead and management opportunities. Applicants should carefully review the official detailed advert because qualifications, experience requirements, reporting lines and contract terms differ significantly between the positions.
About Uganda National Oil Company
UNOC is wholly owned by the Government of Uganda and manages the State’s commercial interests in the petroleum sector. Its work covers Uganda’s upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas activities, including refinery development, petroleum trading, storage, logistics and related infrastructure.
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Available positions
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Estates Assistant
Supports office-facility maintenance, inspections, contractor coordination, utilities, estate records and workplace safety.
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Petroleum Engineer Specialist
Leads well planning, drilling design and technical engineering activities within UNOC’s exploration operations.
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Graduate Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Supports the design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.
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Process Engineering Lead – Three-Year Contract
Provides specialist process-engineering leadership for refinery design, construction, commissioning and related facilities.
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Refinery Project Specialist
Supports refinery-project planning, construction supervision, contractor management, reporting and project controls.
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Controls & Instrumentation Lead – Three-Year Contract
Provides technical leadership for control, safety and instrumentation systems across refinery and related facilities.
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Piping Engineering Lead – Three-Year Contract
Leads piping-engineering design, technical reviews, construction support and compliance activities.
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KIP Business Development Specialist
Supports commercial development, partnerships and investment opportunities connected to the Kabalega Industrial Park.
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KIP Project Planning Officer
Supports project scheduling, monitoring, reporting and implementation planning for the Kabalega Industrial Park.
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Communications Officer
Supports corporate communication, stakeholder information, media engagement and UNOC’s public communications activities.
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Logistics Manager
Oversees logistics planning, coordination, service delivery and operational controls supporting UNOC activities.
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Security Specialist
Supports security planning, threat and risk management, incident response and protection of UNOC personnel and assets.
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Logistics Coordinator
Coordinates movements, documentation, schedules and operational logistics requirements.
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GIS Officer
Manages geospatial information, mapping, spatial analysis and GIS data supporting UNOC projects and operations.
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Specialty Products Trading Specialist
Supports the commercial analysis, planning and trading of specialty petroleum products.
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Terminals Operations Specialist
Supports safe and efficient petroleum-terminal operations, inventory handling and operational compliance.
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Product Trading Officer – Accounts Manager
Supports petroleum-product trading, customer-account management and related commercial activities.
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Joint Venture Accountant
Supports joint-venture accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, planning and control activities.
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Manager Cargo & Scheduling – Re-advertised
Oversees crude-oil shipping, vessel chartering, cargo scheduling, claims, logistics and compliance with international maritime requirements.
Who should consider applying?
The recruitment covers different career levels. Applicants should select only positions for which they meet the specific academic, professional and experience requirements contained in the official detailed advert.
- Graduate applicants: The Graduate Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer position allows 0–3 years of experience and requires recent graduation as specified in the detailed advert.
- Technical professionals: Several positions require specialised engineering, petroleum, refinery, instrumentation, piping or project-management experience.
- Business and support professionals: Opportunities are also available in communications, finance, GIS, logistics, security, business development and petroleum trading.
- Senior applicants: Lead, specialist and management positions require substantial relevant experience and, in some cases, supervisory or professional-certification requirements.
Application guidance
Before applying, open the official detailed advert and read the section for your selected position. Confirm the required qualification, years of experience, professional registration, technical knowledge and contract terms. Tailor your CV to the specific role and prepare only the academic documents requested by UNOC.
Applicants are required to scan and attach the applicable academic documents, such as a relevant degree transcript, postgraduate diploma or master’s qualification. Do not upload unrelated documents unless the recruitment portal specifically requests them.
Application procedure
Applications must be submitted through the official UNOC online recruitment system. Applications sent through other methods will not be considered.
Application deadline: Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:59 PM East African Time
Recruitment enquiries: recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug
Official vacancy documents
- Download the detailed UNOC job advert
- Visit the official UNOC careers page
- Access the UNOC application portal
Editorial note: Jobspace Uganda is an independent vacancy-information platform. This recruitment notice has been summarised and organised to help applicants identify suitable positions. Always consult the official UNOC advert for the complete duties and eligibility requirements for each job.
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Date posted: 25 August 2026
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