Senior Environment Assessment Officer

• Contribute to the development and execution of departmental work plans and budgets.

• Conduct and review Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs).

• Advise the supervisor on procedures, standards, and best practices for conducting and reviewing ESIAs.

• Facilitate the participation of lead agencies and stakeholders in the ESIA review process.

• Support and implement capacity-building initiatives related to environmental and social assessments across Uganda.

• Assist in the development of national policies, guidelines, and frameworks for ESIAs and SEAs.

• Contribute to the establishment and management of an ESIA and SEA database as part of the national Environmental Information Management System.

• Promote and support applied research on environmental best practices.

• Supervise, mentor, and appraise the performance of junior officers.

• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) in Environmental and Natural Resources Management, Natural Sciences, or Environmental Engineering from a recognized institution.

• Master’s Degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Management or Environmental Engineering from a recognized institution.

Professional Training

• Training in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is required.

• Training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in environmental and social assessments, preferably in a reputable organization.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Leadership, team building, and staff supervision

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities

• In-depth knowledge of conservation planning and mitigation hierarchy

• Excellent analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills

• Strong scholarly writing and publication capabilities

• Financial and human resource management skills

• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT)

• Skills in resource mobilization, risk management, and enforcement investigations

• Knowledge of paramilitary or command and control operations is an added advantage

• Marketing and public relations skills are beneficial