- Bark cloth (lubugo) makerBeats the inner bark of the mutuba fig tree into cloth used for ceremonies and crafts; recognised as UNESCO intangible heritage in Buganda.Some training
- Bead artist / jewellery makerMakes necklaces and other items from paper, glass and clay beads for tourists and fashion shops.Some training
- Member of ParliamentMembers of parliament represent their political party's interests in parliaments. They perform legislative duties, developing and proposing new laws, and commun...A lot of training
- Wholesale merchant in fruit and vegetablesWholesale merchants in fruit and vegetables investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large qua...A lot of training
- Traditional bonesetterTraditional practitioner who treats fractures and other musculoskeletal complaints without biomedical training. A 2025 study at Mbarara Regional Hospital explor...A fair amount of training
- Traditional healer / herbalistTreats illness and spiritual problems with herbs and rituals, widely consulted in rural and urban Uganda; practitioners are regulated by the National Council fo...A fair amount of training
- Aircraft maintenance technicianAircraft maintenance technicians perform preventive maintenance to aircrafts, aircraft components, engines and assemblies, such as airframes and hydraulic and p...A fair amount of training
- Business centre / photocopy operatorProvides printing, photocopying, scanning, typing and lamination services from small shops near offices and campuses.A fair amount of training
- Special educational needs teacher secondary schoolSpecial educational needs teachers at secondary schools provide specially-designed instruction to students on with a variety of disabilities on a secondary scho...A lot of training
- Market dues / local revenue collectorCollects local revenue such as market dues and parking fees for a district or urban council. The 2024 Ministry of Public Service job descriptions for local gove...A fair amount of training
- Scrap metal and plastic collector (waste picker)Collects, sorts and sells scrap metal, plastic bottles and paper from streets and dumpsites to recyclers; Kiteezi landfill supported many pickers before its 202...Little or no training
- Taxi park caller / loader (tout)Stands at taxi stages calling out routes to fill minibuses and helping passengers with bags, and is paid small amounts per vehicle filled.Little or no training
- Construction general supervisorConstruction general supervisors keep track of the proceedings of all stages in the building process. They coordinate the different teams, assign tasks, and res...A fair amount of training
- Nature conservation officerNature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding a...A fair amount of training
- Coffee buyer / trader (kayabe)Buys fresh cherry or dried coffee from farmers for resale to processors; "kayabe" is the local term for the small informal buyers.A fair amount of training
- Crypto trader / digital asset traderTrades cryptocurrencies on exchanges or peer-to-peer; the sector is largely unregulated in Uganda.A fair amount of training
- Forex trader (online)Trades currencies online through offshore brokers. The Observer reports that more young Ugandans trade forex than buy CMA-approved shares, bonds or unit trusts,...A fair amount of training
- Hospital pharmacistHospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to...Many years of training
- Matooke (banana bunch) traderBuys matooke bunches from farmers or rural collectors and sells them in town markets, usually moving the bunches by lorry or pickup. Matooke is a staple of cent...A fair amount of training
- Produce / commodity broker (middleman)Connects farmers to buyers and earns a commission or margin on produce such as coffee, grain, matooke and livestock.A fair amount of training
- Talent manager / event promoterManages artists, books shows and promotes concerts and club nights.A fair amount of training
- Village savings and loan association (VSLA) agentTrains and supports village savings groups; group members save and lend to each other. Savings groups are a major source of informal credit.A fair amount of training
- Dental technicianDental technicians manufacture dental custom-made devices like bridges, crowns, dentures and appliances under the supervision of dental practitioners following...A fair amount of training
