Organization: National
Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Principal
Environment Inspector
Environment Inspector
Job Ref:
NEMA/ADV/EXT/33/2017
NEMA/ADV/EXT/33/2017
About US:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established
under the National Environment Act Cap. 153 to promote and ensure sound
environmental management practices for sustainable development in Uganda.
under the National Environment Act Cap. 153 to promote and ensure sound
environmental management practices for sustainable development in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Senior
Environment Inspector (Audits & Monitoring) will provide support in
environmental audits and monitoring function of the Authority.
Environment Inspector (Audits & Monitoring) will provide support in
environmental audits and monitoring function of the Authority.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Carry out post ESIA inspections to ensure
implementation of mitigation measures; - Quality assure the integrity of
environmental monitoring equipment; - Ensure compliance with environmental
legislation and verify the accuracy of environmental impact predictions; - Provide compliance assistance to the
regulated communities where required; - Initiate the development of environmental
standards in priority areas of concern including coordination with lead
agencies and institutions in development of environmental standards; - Develop environmental audit protocols,
guidelines and regulations in consultations with the legal Department; - Verify or confirm compliance with
environment regulations; - Work closely with the Legal Department in
developing environmental audit guidelines and regulations; - Conduct inspection of sites threatened by
degradation; - Update and maintain a register (database)
on audit practitioners and audits done; - Keenly review audit and ESIA reports;
- Develop training programmes and coordinate
training in environmental standards and audits for MDAs and private
sector; - Perform any other duties assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the NEMA Senior
Environment Inspector (Audits & Monitoring) job placement should hold
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following: Environmental and/or Natural Resource Management, Natural Science, Environmental
Engineering, Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or
Chemical Engineering. - Possession
of a Master’s degree in any of the above. - A minimum of five (5) years work
experience; 2 of which should be in audits and monitoring. - Extensive knowledge and understanding of Environmental Laws
of Uganda; - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills; - Good
morals and high level of integrity; - High
level of confidentiality;
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their hand
written applications together with copies of certificates/ testimonials and
detailed curriculum vitae indicating three professional referees addressed to:-
written applications together with copies of certificates/ testimonials and
detailed curriculum vitae indicating three professional referees addressed to:-
The Executive Director,
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA),
NEMA House, Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road,
P.O. Box 22255, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 18th
September 2017
September 2017
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