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Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory Reforms job at Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
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.
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
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
Head Project ExecutionOne (1)
Research Officer – Legal and Regulatory ReformsOne (1)
Research Officer – Value Chain and Product DevelopmentOne (1)
Technical Officer – Capacity BuildingOne (1)
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
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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
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The Ministry is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempt at lobbying will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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How to Apply
Conduct business environment and investment climate assessments.
Prepare quarterly updates for the National Business Environment Index.
Produce Investment Climate Updates aligned to the export agenda.
Support the annual Doing Business Forum.
Produce policy inputs and briefs.
Assess legal and regulatory reform performance.
Conduct regulatory coverage gap analyses.
Participate in national and global competitiveness surveys.
Support NSPSD mid-term and end-term evaluations.
Contribute to development of the third NSPSD.
Support Public–Private Dialogue activities.
Undertake business licensing and regulatory reform tasks.
Participate in field activities and produce briefs.
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
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Diploma in Legal Practice
