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Senior Environment Officer-Green Economy job at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Environmental jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Environment Officer-Green Economy job at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
About the Organisation
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is a semi-autonomous institution, established in May 1995, as the principal agency in Uganda, charged with the responsibility of coordinating, monitoring, regulating and supervising environmental management in the country.
NEMA spearheads the development of environmental policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines; and guides Government on sound environment management in Uganda. In doing this, NEMA contributes to social-economic development and wise use of natural resources, focusing on providing support to Government’s main goal of ensuring sustainable development contributing to the National Vision, the National Development Plan (NDP), regional and global commitments including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The National Environment Management Authority (hereinafter called “NEMA”) was established under the National Environment Act, Cap.153 in May 1995 and continued under the National Environment Act No.5 of 2019 as the principal agency for environment management in Uganda charged with regulating, supervising and coordinating all activities relating to the environment.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Senior Environment Officer-Green Economy job at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Environment Officer-Green Economy
Organisation: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Environment Officer Compliance Assistance
To support development and implementation of Plans, Strategies and Initiatives to encourage proactive and innovative approaches to compliance with National Environment Policies, Legislations and Standards
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Support Principal Environment Officer Compliance Assistance
Develop and implement Work Plans and Budgets for proactive and innovative approaches to compliance
Develop and implement actions for promotion of cleaner green economy
Identify needs and design response strategies for green economic development
Coordinate and Monitor proactive and innovative approaches to environment compliance
Promote initiatives that promote green development
Coordinate research and innovation in green economy in various development programs of Government
Develop and implement a green development certification program for Uganda
Develop and implement a rewards system for best environment practices in the country
Effectively contribute to development and management of information system as part of the overall Environment Information Management System
Coordinate with other departments on all matters relevant to environment compliance
Support and promote applied research on best environment practices
Support public awareness and education about eco-innovative approaches to green economy
Supervise and appraise the staff
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources or Chemical or Environment Engineering or Chemistry from a recognized University or Institution
Master of Science Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources, Environment Science Technology or Chemical or Environment Engineering or Chemistry from a recognized University or Institution
Experience
At least three (3) years relevant working experience in Environment Management in a reputable organization.
Competences and skills:
Excellent scientific analytical skills
Knowledge and skills in instrumentation
Production processes Technical Audit skills
Knowledge of green development and cleaner production
Leadership, team building and supervision skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Good understanding of mitigation hierarchy
Financial and Human Resource management skills
Excellent scholarly writing, publication and presentation skills
Resource Mobilization skills
Risk Management skills
Command of excellent Information Communication Technology skills
How to Apply
All potential candidates should download an application form, Download Here, and 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
Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered.
Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts.
Deadline: 10th February 2025
