Vacancy no.: DC/DAR/GS/2025/04
Publication date: 17 September 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time Dar es salaam, Tanzania): 01 October 2025
Job ID: 13156
Department: RO-Africa
Organization Unit: CO-Dar es Salaam
Location: Kampala
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 months with possible extension
Disclaimer:
This position will be effective subject to the final approval of the Project. Should the project not receive final approval, the recruitment for this position will be cancelled.
Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.
In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.
The following are eligible to apply:
ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. External candidates**The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria. The ILO may only offer a contract to persons who have a valid residency status and work permit in Uganda.
The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is 43,132,000 (Ugandan Shilling) yearly.
Trade for Jobs Uganda is a five-year initiative (2025–2030) co-led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Using a market systems approach, the project leverages trade as a driver for decent job creation and income generation for women and men living in poverty in Uganda, by strengthening two high-potential sectors: dairy and tourism.
The project will build toward national objectives and priorities on developing the production, productivity and value addition of both sectors, as outlined in the National Development Plan (NDP) IV (2025/26-2029/30).
It intends to do this for the project beneficiaries – women and men living in poverty, through:
The project will adopt a market systems approach, as it is an approach that focuses on delivering long-term sustainable impact at scale. The approach is analysis-focused, partner driven, and driven by evidence-based adaptation.
What makes the approach for Trade for Jobs Uganda different is its unique focus on trade as a lever for decent job creation. While many development initiatives address employment or enterprise development in isolation, this project combines the ILO’s expertise in promoting decent work using a market systems approach with ITC’s deep experience in strengthening trade and MSME competitiveness. Together, the two organizations bring market systems lens to unlock trade-driven growth that delivers not just more jobs - but better, more secure and inclusive employment opportunities.
The project will hire a driver to support the team in mission and day to day affairs of the office including logistic supports.
The driver will report to the team leader, and under overall guidance of the Director of the ILO Country Office in CO-Dar es Salaam. The drivers will receive administrative and financial guidance and advice from Admin and Finance Assistants, operation officer, Security officer, Team Leader and ILO CO Dar es Salaam and office in Kampala.
Within the above context, the drivers will take responsibility of maintaining official cars, missions, daily travels with keeping logbook in line with work plans, ILO rules, regulations, policies and strategies, and in accordance with country programmes and administrative and financial procedures.
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and the general guidance of the Director of ILO CO Dar es Salaam, the drivers will perform the following tasks:
Secondary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
At least three years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record. Preference will be given to the candidate who has experience of working with technical cooperation projects, UN organizations and Donors.
Excellent knowledge of English.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
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Assessed candidates who will be considered as appointable but not selected for this position can also be offered to be assigned on another temporary position at the same or at a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the minimum qualifications for this position
The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities.