The National Agricultural Research Organisation is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publicly funded agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is composed of the Council as its governing body, Committees of Council, a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations with semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARI’s) under its policy guidance. The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions at PARIs and NARO Secretariat.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB2/2026/27
Position:                    Assistant Research Officer – Agrometeorology and Climate Modelling (1 Post)  
Reports to:                Programme Leader
Salary Grade:           UR5(i)RTS
Age Limit:                Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose: To support research activities in agrometeorology, climate change adaptation, climate modelling, weather data management, and dissemination of climate information for agricultural decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications requirements and Experience

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in Agrometeorology, Meteorology, Climate Science, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Agricultural Sciences, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
2. More than one year of working experience in climate-related research, agrometeorology, or environmental data analysis will be an added advantage.
3. Knowledge of climate variability, climate change adaptation, and agricultural systems.
4. Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Python, SPSS, or STATA.
5. Skills in GIS and remote sensing software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth Engine.
6. Knowledge of climate and crop simulation models (e.g., DSSAT, APSIM, AquaCrop, WRF, SWAT) is an added advantage.

Specific  Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in designing and implementing agrometeorological and climate-related research studies.
2. Collect, process, and manage meteorological, environmental, and agricultural data from field stations and other sources.
3. Support installation, calibration, operation, and maintenance of weather monitoring equipment.
4. Participate in field surveys and assessments related to climate variability and agricultural production.
5. Support the development and application of climate and crop simulation models.
6. Assist in downscaling climate model outputs for local and regional applications.
7. Utilize statistical and geospatial tools for climate data analysis and visualization.
8. Support acquisition, processing, and interpretation of satellite and remote sensing data.
9. Develop climate and agricultural vulnerability maps.
10. Integrate climate, weather, and agricultural datasets using GIS platforms.
11. Assist in generating agro-weather advisories and climate information products for farmers and other stakeholders.
12. Support dissemination of seasonal forecasts and climate risk information.
13. Participate in stakeholder engagement activities, including training workshops and community outreach programs.
14. Support the development of climate-smart agricultural recommendations.
15. Maintain accurate records of research activities and datasets.
16. Assist in proposal development and resource mobilization efforts.

Interested persons with the requirements should download NARO Job Application Form 2. Attach a recent passport photo and fill it in triplicate; attach detailed curriculum vitae with copies of academic certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on 05th August 2026

Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top-left hand corner of the envelope.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO website, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.

Tenure of Office: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.

The Director General, 
National Agricultural Research Organization, 
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,
P.O.Box 295 
Entebbe - Uganda