The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is established under the National Agricultural Research Act, 2005 as a corporate body mandated to provide strategic direction for publicly funded agricultural research in Uganda. NARO comprises the Council, Committees of Council, a Secretariat, and semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARIs).

The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions at the NARO Secretariat and various Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARIs).

Available Vacancies

Principal Officer Positions

• Principal Artificial Intelligence Officer – Database & Systems Development (1)
• Principal Information Technology Officer – Information Technology (1)

Senior Research Positions

• Senior Research Officer – Entomology (1)

Research Officer Positions

• Research Officer – Agronomy (5)
• Research Officer – Plant Breeding (3)
• Research Officer – Plant Pathology (2)
• Research Officer – Animal Production (1)
• Research Officer – Livestock Scientist (1)
• Research Officer – Animal Health (Veterinary Care) (1)
• Research Officer – Biochemistry (1)
• Research Officer – Fish Breeding (1)
• Research Officer – Water Quality Management (1)
• Research Officer – Nematology (1)
• Research Officer – Plant Physiologist (1)
• Research Officer – Farm Structures & Biosystems Engineering (1)
• Research Officer – Farm Production & Machinery Engineering (1)
• Research Officer – Farm Structures & Storage Engineering (1)

Intellectual Property

• Intellectual Property Management Officer – Technology Promotion (1)

Assistant Research Officer Positions

• Assistant Research Officer – Farm Structures & Biosystems Engineering (1)
• Assistant Research Officer – Agrometeorology & Climate Modelling (1)
• Assistant Research Officer – Weed & Herbicides Science (1)
• Assistant Research Officer – Plant Physiology (1)
• Assistant Research Officer – Toxicology & Pesticide Science (1)
• Assistant Research Officer – Animal Genomics & Biotechnology (1)
• Assistant Research Officer – Animal Reproductive Physiology (1)
• Assistant Research Officer – Forage Breeding & Agronomy (1)

Research Assistant Positions

• Research Assistant – Fish Genetics (1)
• Research Assistant – Fish Biotechnology (1)

Technician Positions

• Technician – Agrometeorology (1)
• Technician – Aquaculture (1)
• Technician – Tissue Culture (2)
• Technician – Mechanical Engineering (1)
• Technician – Agroforestry (1)
• Technician – Animal Breeding (1)
• Technician – Agronomy (3)
• Technician – Pathology (2)

Other Positions

• Records Officer – Archives & Information Management (1)
• Information Technology Officer (1)
• Procurement Officer (1)
• Tractor Operator (1)

Contract Duration

All successful candidates will be appointed on a five (5) year contract, renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should visit the NARO website (www.naro.go.ug) and download NARO Application Form 2.

Applicants should:

• Complete the application form in triplicate.
• Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
• Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Attach certified copies of academic certificates and testimonials.
• Clearly indicate the reference number of the position applied for on the top-left corner of the application envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director General
National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Plot 11–13 Lugard Avenue
P.O. Box 295
Entebbe, Uganda

Application Deadline

Applications must reach NARO not later than 5:00 PM on 5th August 2026.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisting information will be communicated through the NARO website, telephone, and email.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present certified copies of their academic qualifications.
• Only applications submitted within the advertised timeline and in accordance with the application requirements will be considered.