The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a government agency established in 1990 by an Act of parliament (CAP 209). The UNCST under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSIT) is mandated to develop and implement strategies for integrating Science and Technology (S&T) into the national development process. UNCST is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the positions below:
Job Title: Science Officer (Technology Transfer)
Contract Period: Three (3) years renewable;
Job Purpose: Provide support towards the development and promotion of appropriate S&T through technology transfer and adaptation. .

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide support towards establishment of S&T science parks and Innovation centres;
• Establishment of pilot projects and demonstrations of new technologies or STI innovations;
• Participate in the development of the necessary plans, including business/master plans for the UNCST infrastructure programs;
• Build synergies with the regional centers of excellence in the development of regional S&T Infrastructure;
• Provide support to upcoming program portfolios in different S&T strategic fields;
• Work closely with science and technology-based institutions to support appropriate technology management services and technology transfer systems;
• Perform any other UNCST tasks as necessary and as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in bio-systems or agricultural engineering;
• High level of confidence in relating with S&T stakeholders;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders and partners;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proven good reporting and writing skills;
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar field;
• Age: not more than 35 years.