Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced a large-scale recruitment drive to fill over 400 positions across various departments. As a semi-autonomous government agency under the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, URA is responsible for assessing, collecting, and accounting for the country’s tax and non-tax revenue. The organization is now seeking individuals with a strong sense of integrity, innovative thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills to join its ranks.
A Broad Range of Opportunities
The URA’s latest job announcement spans a wide variety of roles, from legal services to tax investigations, internal audits, and corporate services. The extensive list of vacancies reflects the organization’s commitment to strengthening its capacity to manage Uganda’s financial resources effectively.
Some of the key positions include:
- Legal Services & Board Affairs: Opportunities such as Officer Legal (10 vacancies) and Legal Clerk (4 vacancies) are available for those with a legal background.
- Corporate Services Department: Roles like Officer Human Resource (25 vacancies) and Officer Procurement and Disposal (4 vacancies) offer opportunities for professionals in corporate services.
- Tax Investigations: This department is seeking individuals for positions such as Officer Intelligence (12 vacancies) and Officer Investigations (19 vacancies), among others.
- Domestic Taxes: Various roles, including Officer Petroleum and Officer Natural Resource Management, are open to candidates with expertise in domestic taxation.
- Strategy & Risk Management: Positions such as Officer Tax Education & Outreach (4 vacancies) and Officer Research, Statistics & Policy (12 vacancies) are available for those interested in strategic roles.
Here is the full job listing presented in a table format:
| SN | Department | Job Title | No. of Vacancies |
| 1 | Commissioner General’s Office | Officer Communications | 7 |
| 2 | Commissioner General’s Office | Officer Brand Management | 2 |
| 3 | Commissioner General’s Office | Officer Internal Investigations | 9 |
| 4 | Commissioner General’s Office | Officer Compliance | 10 |
| 5 | Commissioner General’s Office | Officer Client Experience | 5 |
| 6 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Human Resource | 25 |
| 7 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Procurement and Disposal | 4 |
| 8 | Corporate Services Department | Officer One Stop Border Post | 3 |
| 9 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Electrical Engineer | 1 |
| 10 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Facilities Management – Quantity | 1 |
| 11 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Facilities Management – Building | 1 |
| 12 | Corporate Services Department | Plumber Technician | 2 |
| 13 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Fleet Operations | 1 |
| 14 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Fleet Maintenance | 2 |
| 15 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Finance | 19 |
| 16 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Retirement Benefits Scheme | 1 |
| 17 | Corporate Services Department | Officer Payroll | 2 |
| 18 | Domestic Taxes | Officer Domestic Taxes | 150 |
| 19 | Domestic Taxes | Officer Petroleum | – |
| 20 | Domestic Taxes | Officer Natural Resource Management | – |
| 21 | Legal Services & Board Affairs | Officer Legal | 10 |
| 22 | Legal Services & Board Affairs | Officer Tax Arrears Management | 8 |
| 23 | Legal Services & Board Affairs | Officer Alternative Dispute Resolution | 4 |
| 24 | Legal Services & Board Affairs | Legal Clerk | 4 |
| 25 | Internal Audit | Officer Internal Audit | 9 |
| 26 | Tax Investigations | Officer Exchange of Information | 5 |
| 27 | Tax Investigations | Officer Intelligence | 12 |
| 28 | Tax Investigations | Officer Investigations | 19 |
| 29 | Tax Investigations | Surveyor | – |
| 30 | Strategy & Risk Management | Officer Tax Education & Outreach | 4 |
| 31 | Strategy & Risk Management | Officer Research, Statistics & Policy | 12 |
| 32 | Strategy & Risk Management | Officer Quality Management | 3 |
| 33 | Strategy & Risk Management | Officer Tax Risk Management | 2 |
| 34 | Tax Academy | Officer Programs – Tax Academy | 3 |
| 35 | Cross-Cutting | Tax Officer | 197 |
| 36 | Cross-Cutting | Officer Planning | 10 |
| 37 | Cross-Cutting | Fleet Assistant | 11 |
| 38 | Cross-Cutting | Administrative Officer | 23 |
| 39 | Cross-Cutting | Office Assistant | 12 |
Application Process
The application process is entirely online, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all applicants. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the URA website and navigate to the “Careers > Experiential Hiring” section to view detailed job descriptions and apply for their desired positions. The deadline for application submissions is 10th September 2024, at 10:59 PM.
Applicants will need to upload all requisite academic documents, including degree transcripts, A-level, O-level certificates, and any other relevant certifications. It is crucial that candidates ensure their documents are authentic, as the URA will conduct thorough vetting and background checks. Any applicant found with falsified or forged documents will face legal action and disqualification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
URA is committed to maintaining a fair and transparent recruitment process. The organization has emphasized that no fees are charged at any stage of the recruitment process, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. URA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and encourages all eligible candidates to apply.
For inquiries regarding the application process, candidates can reach out via email at recruitment@ura.go.ug or call the provided toll-free lines.
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