MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To coordinate Environment Planning, Research, Innovations, Information Management and Public Participation for Sustainable Environment Management
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Spearhead the development and implementation of departmental Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports
2. Coordinate development and implementation of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystems, Species and Genetic Resources Management Plans and Strategies
Develop and coordinate implementation of Research and Innovations for sustainable environment management
4. Support development and implementation of National and District Environment Action Plans
5. Prepare and disseminate the National State of Environment Reports
6. Establish and maintain robust national Environment Information Management Systems
7. Develop and implement NEMA’s Environment Education and Public Awareness Strategy
Develop and implement an effective Lead Agency, Non State Actors and Academia Coordination Strategy
9. Monitor and Supervise Research, Innovations and Environment laboratory services (10). Mobilize resources for environment planning and coordination
10. Supervise and ensure performance management of all staff in the department
11. Monitor and ensure that the department staff comply with Policies, laws and best environment practices
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
1. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources Management or Natural Sciences
2. A Master’s Degree in the field of Environment and Natural Resources Management or Environment Economics or Natural Resource Economics
3. Post Graduate Training in Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing is A MUST
Experience
1. Must have atleast ten (10) years relevant professional working experience in Environment management three of which should have been at managerial level in a reputable organization
COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
1. Leadership, team building and supervision skills
2. Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills
4. Excellent analytical and presentation skills
5. Financial and human resource management skills (vi). Excellent report writing skills
6. Resource Mobilization skills
7. Marketing skills
8. Data management and modeling skills
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 31st January 2023 at 5:00PM.
Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts.
Only shortlisted candidates 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.