Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Environmental Safeguards Specialist

Job Purpose:
To support the PCU in ensuring that various interventions implemented under USEEP comply with environmental policies, laws and regulations governing both Uganda and IDA. The incumbent will mainly be determining to what extent the Environmental Safeguard Policies of Government of Uganda and the World Bank are being followed during implementation of such activities as: construction of schools, capacity building initiatives, level of compliance with regard to the provisions in the National Environment Act No. 4 of 2019 etc

Qualifications, Experience and Competences
Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or a related field from a recognized University/Institution
Postgraduate qualifications and experience in Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Audit (EIA/EA) and monitoring are added advantages
Membership in related professional association(s) will be of added advantage
An honors degree in either Social Sciences or Agriculture or Forestry or Environmental studies

Experience
• At least Ten (10) years in areas of conducting a comprehensive Environment and Social Impact Assessments and Analyses;
• Has significant practical experience with the World Bank safeguard policies and/or IFC Performance Standards evidenced from similar work carried out in the past works.
• Registration with NEMA as Environmental Practitioner or an equivalent body for 3-5 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience of having worked in refugee settings is an added advantage.

Competencies
• Working knowledge of Uganda's legal and regulatory framework, as well as World Bank's Operational Policies on environmental safeguards,
• Demonstrable knowledge of supporting a comprehensive and balanced approach to environmental safeguards management is required including scoping screening, research, risk assessment, planning project development and implementation, monitoring and reporting,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and any environmental social analytical packages, and
• Understands; environmental risk analysis and management, occupation health and safety management, environmental, occupational health and safety laws, regulations and requirements of Uganda;
• Identifies safeguard compliance issues and proposes strategies for assuring compliance.
• Provides sound advice on the design and implementation of mitigation strategies in areas of risk;
• Understands how environmental safeguards fits into project cycle;
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide guidance to project implementing teams
• Ability to make timely and quality judgement and decisions


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified Individuals should submit sealed applications accompanied with certified copies of their academic documents and detailed Resume giving full details of the applicants' education, qualifications, experience, three referees with their full address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate's full address, telephone number and e-mail to the address below;

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education and Sports; and delivered to
Ministry Registry,
Plot 9/11 King George VI Way,
Embassy House,
4 Floor, Room I,


Not later than 5:00pm on 22 August, 2022 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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