Employer: Embassy of Belgium in Kampala
Position: Deputy-Attaché / University-Level Operative
Field: Development Cooperation & Economic Affairs
Contract: Full-time, 1 year, with possibility of extension
Start Date: 1 October 2026
Salary: Minimum gross monthly salary of UGX 8,488,175.25, with an additional amount based on relevant years of experience
Grade: GS6
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026

Job Overview

The Embassy of Belgium in Kampala is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to fill the temporary position of Deputy-Attaché / University-Level Operative – Development Cooperation and Economic Field.

The successful candidate will support Belgium’s development cooperation activities in Uganda, with a particular focus on the humanitarian, education, and health sectors. The role involves policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, monitoring of development programmes, socio-economic reporting, and engagement with Belgian and Ugandan partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on focus sectors and programmes supported by Belgian development cooperation, particularly:
  • Humanitarian affairs
  • Education
  • Health
• Participate actively in sectoral development partner groups and multi-stakeholder coordination mechanisms.
• Organize meetings, events, studies, and other sector-related activities.
• Contribute to sectoral policy dialogue and advocacy.
• Maintain relationships with Belgian development cooperation implementing partners, including:
  • Enabel
  • Private-sector organizations
  • NGOs
  • Multilateral organizations
  • Universities
• Organize and conduct field visits to project and partner operations.
• Promote the implementation of Belgium’s development policy priorities.
• Prepare analytical progress and monitoring reports.
• Monitor and report on Uganda’s socio-economic situation.
• Contribute to positioning Belgium’s external action in Uganda.
• Analyze proposals submitted by implementing partners.
• Provide input into draft policy notes based on knowledge of Uganda’s development environment.
• Provide support to Belgian and Belgium-related private companies and partners.

Requirements

Education

• Postgraduate university Master’s degree, preferably in one of the following fields:
  • Political Science
  • Public Health Management
  • Educational Science
  • Law
  • Management
  • Economics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Development Studies
• Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of Uganda’s development context and socio-economic environment.

Language Skills

• Oral and written fluency in English.
• Fluency in French and/or Dutch.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze development programmes, policies, and socio-economic issues.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination abilities.

Additional Advantages

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Public communication skills.
• Experience with social media and digital communication.
• Knowledge of Belgium’s development cooperation system.
• Previous experience working with actors involved in Belgian development cooperation.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A CV
2. A motivation letter demonstrating how they meet each of the criteria outlined in the desired profile.

Applications should be sent by email to rosemary.sevume@diplobel.fed.be no later than 26 August 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the subsequent stages of the recruitment process, which may include tests, interviews, and a background check.

The successful candidate must either be a Ugandan citizen or be eligible to obtain a work permit as a foreign national.

Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Expected Start Date: 1 October 2026