3 Jobs at Petroleum Authority of Uganda

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act Cap. 161, and in line with the National Petroleum Policy for Uganda, which was approved in 2025. The mandate of the Authority is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development, and production, as well as the refining, gas conversion, transportation, and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes, and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda now invites applications from qualified Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications, and with the right personal attributes to occupy the following positions in the Authority’s established structure.

1. Petroleum Engineer- Production (1 post)
2. Petroleum Officer- Gas Processing (1 post)
3. National Content Officer- Contracts (1 post)

HOW TO APPLY:

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda will ONLY consider online applications submitted through its website.

Interested persons who fully meet the required job specifications and have the right personal attributes for the above position are invited to visit the PAU website (www.pau.go.ug), follow the link to “OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-VACANCIES,” and access the detailed job description to submit applications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

All applications must reach the Authority’s website, www.pau.go.ug, by 11th October 2026 at 11:59 pm (EAT).

NOTE:

1. ONLY online applications via the website will be considered. Applications submitted by e-mail will not be accepted.
2. Applicants are required to scan and attach proof of previous work experience, and CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only, e.g., Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level, and O-level certificates and profesional qualifications where applicable.
3. For the avoidance of doubt, the academic and profesional qualification documents which should be certified shall be the basic qualifications as stated in the job advertisement.
4. Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted, and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
5. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
6. All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months, and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
7. Please forward any enquiries regarding this advert to recruitment@pau.go.ug or call telephone number