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| British Government |
Political Officer job
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 16 February 2026
Hiring Organization: British Government
Job Details:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.
Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory
Political
Main purpose of job:
The successful candidate will, working closely with the Second Secretary Political - Internal, lead the High Commission’s political engagement with government officials, political parties, civil society, and religious and cultural leaders.
You will work closely with government institutions, civil society and cultural bodies to support the delivery of the UK government’s agenda; focussing on analysis of political dynamics.
You will be expected to produce thematic reporting and briefing for the wider High Commission and FCDO Headquarters.
The ideal candidate is likely to have worked in a political field – perhaps in politics, public administration, or for a civil society organisation with strong contacts in these areas, with significant experience of working on political issues; and will have at least a three-year track-record of delivering at pace.
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WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!
Date Posted: 2026-02-04
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