United Nations

Trade Advisor job

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 13 November 2025

Hiring Organization: United Nations

Job Details:

Result of Service (Purpose):
Coordinate and support trade-related market systems interventions to ensure successful delivery of the Trade for Jobs Uganda initiative.

Work Location: Kampala, Uganda
Expected Duration: One (1) year, with possibility of extension

Background

Trade for Jobs Uganda is a five-year initiative (2025–2030) co-led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), funded by Sida. Using a market systems approach, it supports decent job creation and income growth for women and men living in poverty by strengthening two high-potential sectors: dairy and tourism. The programme aligns with NDP IV (2025/26–2029/30) on production, productivity and value addition by:

Strengthening regional and global trade in dairy products and tourism services, with a focus on micro-enterprises and SMEs.
Supporting MSME development via value addition, diversification, competitiveness, and an improved business environment.
Engaging Swedish companies to leverage expertise, services, products, and private investment.

The approach is partner-driven and evidence-based to deliver sustainable, scalable impact.

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