top of page

Related Jobs

AfriCareers Premium Program
List your job vacancies FREE of charge on AfriCareers and reach top talent across Uganda.
Ultimate Interview Pack with over 50 toughest interview questions
Related Jobs
International Criminal Court
Field Assistant (VPR) job at International Criminal Court (ICC)
11 Dec 2025
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Mastercard Foundation
Legal Counsel job at Mastercard Foundation
29 Nov 2025
Mastercard Foundation
Uganda Railways Corporation
Corporation Secretary job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
19 Dec 2025
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Job Summary

Job Title:
Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory Reforms
Employer:
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Legal Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Related Jobs

International Criminal Court (ICC)

Field Assistant (VPR) job at International Criminal Court (ICC)

11 December 2025
Field Assistant (VPR) job at International Criminal Court (ICC)
Mastercard Foundation

Legal Counsel job at Mastercard Foundation

29 November 2025
Legal Counsel job at Mastercard Foundation
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Corporation Secretary job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

19 December 2025
Corporation Secretary job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory Reforms job at Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development | Apply Now

Are you looking for Legal jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory Reforms job at Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

About the Organisation

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is a Government Ministry which plays an important role to ensure mobilization of public resources for the whole Government. The Ministry commonly known as Ministry of Finance is further charged to oversee how these resources are accounted for as they target to benefit all Ugandans.

The Ministry is also concerned with matters of achieving the fastest rate of economic transformation alongside emerging economies. It targets to formulate sound economic policies that lead to sustainable economic growth and development. The ministry is organized with Directorates of Budget, Economic Affairs, Accountant General’s Office and departments of Finance and Administration.

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

3 Dec 2025

Job Title

Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory Reforms job at Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Job Description

MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill several vacant positions under the Private Sector Development Unit (PSDU) and the Sustainable Public Procurement Secretariat. The available positions are listed below:

Position and Number of Vacancies

  1. Head Project ExecutionOne (1)

  2. Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory ReformsOne (1)

  3. Research Officer – Value Chain and Product DevelopmentOne (1)

  4. Technical Officer – Capacity BuildingOne (1)

  5. Technical Officer – Sustainability ReportingOne (1)

Full details on the scope of services, deliverables, qualifications, experience, and competencies for each role are available on the Ministry website: www.finance.go.ug


Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory Reforms

Role Summary

The Research Officer will support legal and regulatory reform initiatives within the private sector development framework and report to the Head/PSDU through the Lead Officer for Legal and Regulatory Reforms.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Conduct business environment and investment climate assessments.

  2. Prepare quarterly updates for the National Business Environment Index.

  3. Produce Investment Climate Updates aligned to the export agenda.

  4. Support the annual Doing Business Forum.

  5. Produce policy inputs and briefs.

  6. Assess legal and regulatory reform performance.

  7. Conduct regulatory coverage gap analyses.

  8. Participate in national and global competitiveness surveys.

  9. Support NSPSD mid-term and end-term evaluations.

  10. Contribute to development of the third NSPSD.

  11. Support Public–Private Dialogue activities.

  12. Undertake business licensing and regulatory reform tasks.

  13. Participate in field activities and produce briefs.

  14. Any other tasks assigned by Management.


Deliverables

  • Quarterly inputs for the National Business Environment Index

  • Investment Climate updates

  • Annual Doing Business Forum contributions

  • Legal reform performance updates

  • Macro-level NSPSD updates

  • Background papers for the third NSPSD

Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory Reforms job at Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law

  2. Diploma in Legal Practice

How to Apply

Application Procedure

All applications must include:

  • A cover letter

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Copies of academic certificates and transcripts

Applications should be submitted online to:
humanresourcemanagement@finance.go.ug
no later than 1700hrs on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025.

The subject line of the email should be formatted as:
POSITION – SURNAME – FIRST NAME – OTHER NAMES


Address applications to:
Under Secretary / Accounting Officer
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Plot 2/12 Apollo Kaggwa Road
P.O. Box 8147
KAMPALA
Tel: 256-41-4707900


Please Note:

  1. The Ministry is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempt at lobbying will lead to disqualification.

  2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

bottom of page