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Job Title: Project Environmental Specialist
Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:
Safeguards Manager
Safeguards Manager
About US:
The Uganda National Roads
Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament; The Uganda National
Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on 1st July 2008.The
mandate of UNRA is to develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government
on general roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns,
among others. Uganda National Roads Authority has received funding from the
World Bank to undertake road development for the Albertine Region, North
Eastern Road Network Maintenance Project and also to strengthen the Directorate
of Internal Audit.
Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament; The Uganda National
Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on 1st July 2008.The
mandate of UNRA is to develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government
on general roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns,
among others. Uganda National Roads Authority has received funding from the
World Bank to undertake road development for the Albertine Region, North
Eastern Road Network Maintenance Project and also to strengthen the Directorate
of Internal Audit.
Job Summary: The Project Environmental Specialist will
be responsible for coordinating and leading in the technical supervision,
compliance monitoring, and reporting implementation of environmental and social
aspects of roads maintenance works and major projects in line with
environmental requirements of the Government of Uganda and in conformance with
the Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies of Development Partners funding
specific projects.
be responsible for coordinating and leading in the technical supervision,
compliance monitoring, and reporting implementation of environmental and social
aspects of roads maintenance works and major projects in line with
environmental requirements of the Government of Uganda and in conformance with
the Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies of Development Partners funding
specific projects.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Take
part in feasibility studies of packaged Projects and undertake
Environmental Screening and/scoping with a view of advising Management on
the level of EIA to be undertaken. - Ensures
that environmental management issues are addressed in the project. - Identifies
environmental legal and regulatory issues relevant to the project roads
and bridge works. - Serve
as a key liaison between UNRA, Communities and NEMA on environmental
matters related to the project activities. - Represents
the Authority in different fora to discuss environmental and social issues
related to the project(s). - Actively
participates in site meetings to provide environmental inputs regarding
the project and its ancillary activities. - Prepares
ToRs for ESIA and Environmental Audits (EA) for the project including
project ancillary activities. - Reviews
ESIA (EIA and RAP) and EAs related to the project, and ensures development
of relevant Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for the
project and its ancillary activities. - Regularly
reviews contractors’ proposal and plans for temporary works, camps site,
quarries, murram pits, diversion roads and water ways, asphalt plants etc
for the project and makes recommendations relating to their
implementation. - Actively
monitors works implementation for the project including ancillary
activities in order to assess level of compliance with ElAs, RAPs and best
environmental practices (BEP) as contained in the ESMPs. - Prepares
regular and ad hoc reports in relation for the project. - Performs
such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
applicant should hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental
Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Forestry,
Botany & Zoology, or related field. - Capacity
building training in environmental aspects of infrastructure development
or a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage - Eight
or more years’ working experience in environmental management aspects in
reputable organization with at least 3 years experience working worked in
the field of environmental and social impact assessment, audit and / or
monitoring. - Working
knowledge and experience of Key Environmental Management Tools, such as
Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit, and Environmental
monitoring, among others - Good
knowledge and understanding of Environmental Laws, Regulations and
Guidelines such as the National Environment Act Cap. 153, National Tree
Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003, Environmental Impact Assessment
Regulations, 1998, The National Environment (Audit) Regulations, 2006,
among others a nd other laws and regulations applicable to road
infrastructure projects - Practical
Knowledge of Environmental and Social Safeguard requirements in donor
funded projects like the World Bank, African Development Bank, NORAD, JICA
and other funding/ donor partners is an essential requirement. - Working
knowledge of right of way acquisition and the process of compilation of a
Resettlement Action Plan. Land Act, Cap 227; Occupational Health and
Safety Act), - Possess
excellent interpersonal skills, communication,, writing and analytical
skills. - The
jobholder must have the ability to work independently, long hours, and in
rural settings with a multidisciplinary team.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send
their applications accompanied by:
their applications accompanied by:
- A
capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications,
adequacy for the post and illustrated personal experience; - Copies
of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted
testimonials); - A
photocopy of the title page and abstract of the academic research
dissertation in respect to the position of Project Social Scientist and
Project Environmentalist. - Detailed
curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and
showing previous positions held; - Current
salary; - Three
referees; and - Postal
addresses and day telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Executive Director
Uganda National Roads
Authority (UNRA)
Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road,
Nakasero
Nakasero
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 10th
April 2015 by 17:00 Hours.
April 2015 by 17:00 Hours.
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