MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To support effective management of Environment and Social Assessment programme of the Authority
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to development and implementation of Work Plans and Budgets
2. Undertake Environment and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and
Strategic Environment Assessments (SEAS)
3. Advise the supervisor on procedures, guidelines and protocols on conduct and review of (ESIAs)
4. Support Lead Agency participation in the review of ESIAs
5. Support capacity building activities for ESIA at all levels in Uganda
6. Support the development of National Policy Guidelines for ESIAs and SEAS
7. Effectively contribute to development and management of an ESIA and SEA information system as part of the overall Environment Information Management System
8. Support and promote applied research on best environment practices
9. Supervise and appraise staff under him or her
10. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
An Honors Bachelors of Science Degree in the relevant field of Social Sciences
A Master’s of Science Degree in Social Sciences or Environment and Natural
Resources
EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least three (3) years relevant professional working experience in social impact assessments in a reputable organization
COMPETENCES AND SKILLS:
(a) Leadership, team building and supervision skills
(b)Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
(c) Conservation planning knowledge
(d)Good understanding of mitigation hierarchy
(e) Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills
(f) Excellent analytical and presentation skills
(g) Financial and human resource management skills
(h) Excellent report writing skills
(i) Resource Mobilization skills
(j) Risk management skills
(k) Command of excellent Information Communication Technology skills
Details of the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the above positions are available on the NEMA website www.nema.go.ug Potential candidates should download an application form from the
NEMA website, fill the form and attach “O” and “A” level certificates, Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree Transcripts and Certificates, Professional certificates where applicable and Employment letters in one pdf file named: “Position-Name of Applicant”.
The one pdf file should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 26th June 2023. Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered. Only succesful candidates at any stage shall be contacted.
Any form of lobbying to Executive Director, Board or any other authority or individual will lead to automatic disqualification of the Applicant.
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