Senior Environment Officer – Green Economy

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the Principal Environment Officer Compliance Assistance in their duties.
2. Develop and implement work plans and budgets for proactive and innovative approaches to environment compliance.
3. Develop and implement actions to promote a cleaner, green economy.
4. Identify needs and design response strategies to foster green economic development.
5. Coordinate and monitor proactive and innovative approaches to environmental compliance.
6. Promote initiatives that support green development and sustainability.
7. Coordinate research and innovation in green economy practices in various government development programs.
8. Develop and implement a green development certification program for Uganda.
9. Create and implement a rewards system to recognize the best environmental practices in the country.
10. Contribute to the development and management of an environment information system as part of the overall Environmental Information Management System.
11. Work closely with other departments on all matters related to environmental compliance.
12. Support and promote applied research on the best environmental practices.
13. Raise public awareness and educate communities on eco-innovative approaches to green economy development.
14. Supervise and appraise the performance of the Environment Officer – Green Economy.
15. Perform any other official duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specifications

Qualifications

• An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Management, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry from a recognized University or Institution.
• A Master of Science Degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science and Technology, or related fields.

Experience

• At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in Environmental Management in a reputable organization.

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent scientific analytical skills.
• Knowledge and skills in instrumentation.
• Technical audit skills for production processes.
• Strong understanding of green development and cleaner production practices.
• Leadership, team-building, and supervision skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of the mitigation hierarchy.
• Financial and human resource management skills.
• Excellent scholarly writing, publication, and presentation skills.
• Resource mobilization skills.
• Risk management skills.
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

How to Apply

Potential candidates should download the application form from the NEMA website, fill it out, and attach the following documents in one PDF file named: “Position-Name of Applicant”:

• “O” and “A” level certificates
• Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree Transcripts and Certificates
• Professional certificates (where applicable)
• Employment letters (where applicable)

Submit the completed PDF application file to: ed@nema.go.ug by 10th February, 2025.

Important Notes:

• Applications must be in one PDF file; separate documents will not be considered.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Applicants can apply for not more than two posts.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Any form of lobbying to the Executive Director, Board, or any other authority will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 10th February, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.