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• Develop
  Terms of Reference (TORs) for Environmental Assessments, including
  but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs),
  Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Environmental Audits,
  etc.
• Supervise
  and undertake technical review of Environmental and Social Impact
  Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental Audits and development of Environmental
  and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) by Consultants, and Contractors, and
  follow-up on acquisition of any relevant Statutory Approvals.
• Offer
  technical guidance on implementation of project mitigation
  measures, undertake environmental monitoring and supervision of project
  works, including development of monitoring checklists, compilation of
  periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) progress reports, to ensure
  compliance with relevant environmental requirements.
• Review
  the Planning and procurement procedures to ensure that; (i) the
  Environmental requirements are properly reflected and costed in contract
  documents, (ii) environmental safeguards milestones are included in the
  contractor’s certificates for payment, and (iii) conditions of approval
  on the NEMA certificate and other statutory approvals are well considered,
  implemented and accordingly advise Management.
• Carry
  out regular environmental safeguards capacity development of Consultants,
  and Contractors during project implementation, including conduct of
  project awareness, communication and sensitization activities.
• Work
  closely with the Task Team, participate in the set up and
  operationalization of project Grievance Redress Mechanism.
• Serve
  as a link between UETCL, Consultants, Contractors, Communities and
  respective local governments on environmental matters.
• Review
  and provide advice on contractors’ TORs, proposals and plans for temporary
  works, camps site, equipment storage yards, quarries, marram borrow
  pits, temporary access roads etc.
• Initiate,
  implement and monitor ecosystem (forests, wetlands) restoration activities
  as may be triggered by the electricity transmission project, including
  development of biological offsets where necessary.
• Work
  closely with relevant authorities, government agencies and ministries to
  ensure adequate implementation of all requirements in line with donor and
  Ugandan environmental safeguard policies and laws.
• Where
  necessary, ensure that relevant Permits are obtained prior to
  project implementation, including but not limited to Wetlands Use Permit,
  Forest Permits, Registration of Work-Place (for Camps), Heavy Equipment
  Certification, Waste Handling Permits, etc.
• Formulating
  training plans and providing training aid on environment issues
  during implementation of the project and associated works to the PMU,
  Contractors and other relevant project stakeholders;
• Communicating
  changes in the proposed activities through the revision program;
• Coordinating
  the implementation of the SEAP process between the Contractors and
  the relevant agencies.
• In
  charge of coordinating and participating in community engagement and
  feedback activities aimed at disseminating and sharing lessons learned
  from the implementation of the project.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time.

• The ideal applicant for the UETCL
  Environmental Specialist job placement should hold a University Degree in Environmental
  and Natural Resources Sciences or a related field from a recognized University.
• Possession
  of a Master’s Degree in Environmental and Natural Resources
  Sciences or a related field from a recognized University will be added
  advantage.
• Postgraduate
  qualifications and experience in Environmental Impact
  Assessment/Environmental Audit (EIA/EA) and monitoring are added
  advantage.
• Professional
  registration with NEMA as Environmental Practitioner or an equivalent body
  will be an added advantage.
• At
  least three years of hands-on experience with the World Bank safeguard
  policies and should have applied the policies in similar projects
  recently
• Must
  have significant practical experience with the World Bank safeguard
  policies and/or IFC Performance Standards evidenced from similar work
  carried out in the past.
• Comprehensive
  knowledge of Uganda’s Environmental Requirements (Policies, Laws,
  Regulations and Guidelines).
• Must
  have in-depth knowledge of Industrial & SHE regulations.
• Computer
  literacy in Ms Projects or similar project scheduling and monitoring tool.
• Possess
  a valid National Driving Permit.
• Must
  have Analytical skills, Interpersonal skills, Supervisory skills, Report
  writing skills.
• Ability to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to
  work long hours outside the normal hours.
• A
  person of high integrity, must be highly motivated, innovative and a
  committed team player.
• Willingness
  to travel extensively and be away from duty station for extended periods.

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