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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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).
Job Title
Senior Lead Agency Coordinator job at National Environment Management Authority
National Environment Management Authority
Job Description
To support management of the Legal Corporate function
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Spearhead the development and implementation of the section Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports
Providing legal support and advisory service to the Executive Director in execution of the statutory corporate functions of the office
Support taking of minutes of the Board and Policy Committee on Environment
Follow up implementation of Board and Policy Committee on Environment decisions
Provide legal support to legislative drafting processes
Provide legal support to Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements, Treaties and Conventions negotiations and implementation
Support awareness creation and capacity building on environmental law
Provide Legal Advisory services to the Authority
Supervise and appraise staff
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications and Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS
An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University; Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice A Master’s Degree in Law
Be enrolled as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
Possess a valid practicing certificate, except if working in a Government institution
EXPERIENCE:
Should have at least a minimum of three (3) years post qualification relevant professional working experience in legal practice in a reputable institution.
KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS
Leadership, team building and supervision skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills
Excellent analytical and presentation skills
Financial and human resource management skills
Excellent report writing skills
Resource Mobilization skills
Risk management skills
Excellent Information Communication Technology skills
Excellent command of the English language
How to Apply
Potential candidates should download an Application Form from the NEMA website www.nema.go.ug, 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, all in one pdf file named: "Position-Name of Applicant".
The one pdf file should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 30th November 2023.
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. Only successful 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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