Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 03 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main Purpose Of The Job
• To spearhead Environment Management Laboratory program

Duties And Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement Work Plans, Budgets and timely reporting
2. Develop and manage a robust environment monitoring and Compliance Laboratory Service
3. Spearhead Laboratory registration and accreditation program inline with The National Environment Act
4. Develop and manage environment Laboratory Services Strategy and Programs
5. Support development and promote sustainable environment Science, Technology and Innovations
6. Support development and implementation of National Environment Action Plan
7. Support development and implementation of Local Governments and Urban Authorities Environment Action Plans
8. Support Environment Monitoring, Audit and Prosecution functions
9. Support environment research and innovations
10. Support compilation of the State of Environment Reports for Uganda
11. Develop bankable proposals for sustainable resource mobilization And collaboration efforts
12. Coordinate with other divisions/departments to mainstream Environment Laboratory Service
13. Supervise and appraise the staff under him/her
14. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Person Specifications
Qualifications:
• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources Management or Natural Sciences Laboratory Technology A Master’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources Management or Natural Sciences Laboratory Technology

Experience:
• Must have at least three (3) years relevant professional working experience in Environment Laboratory services in a reputable organization.

Competences And Skills:
A) Excellent Scholarly writing, publication and presentation skills
B) Excellent scientific analytical skills
C) Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
D) Knowledge and skills in Strategic Planning
E) Knowledge and skills in Conservation Planning
F) Leadership, team building and supervision skills
G) Financial and Human Resource Management skills
H) Resource Mobilization skills
I) Risk Management skills
J) High moral integrity
K) Knowledge Management skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Potential candidates should download an application form from the NEMA website, fill the form and attach “0” 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 5th July 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 succesful 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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