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• Lead and coordinate the environmental and social impact studies of
  Rural Electrification Projects in accordance with the National and Donor
  Environmental/Social requirements and Safeguard Policies respectively.
  This may involve acquisition and supervision of Environmental Consultants who
  undertake the required environmental and social impact studies or may
  require the Principal Environmental Specialist to undertake and prepare
  Project Briefs for Rural Electrification Projects whose implementation
  time is critical.
• Coordinate and lead in implementation and management of the Clean
  Development Mechanism (CDM) project including liaising with the project
  stakeholders to ensure smooth running of the project.
• Coordinate the participation of environmental and social safeguards
  unit in Feasibility studies of packaged Rural Electrification Projects and
  undertake Environmental Screening and/scoping of the projects with a view
  of advising Management on the level of EIA to be undertaken.
• Coordinate and lead in the review of the Consultants Inception
  Reports, Project Brief Reports and/or Environmental Impact Study Reports
  on Environmental and Social impacts and provide guiding comments on
  technical adequacy of the contents of the reports (based on approved TORs
  and the National Environmental & Social requirements and applicable
  donor requirements) and advise Management on appropriate action. This task
  may in addition involve Review of payment certificates, consultancy fee
  notes and invoices and accordingly recommend appropriate action by
  Management.
• Coordinates and leads in developing Environmental Management and
  Monitoring Plan for each Rural Electrification project, and ensure the
  inclusion of the implementation arrangements and associated costs in the
  Biding / Procurement documents, for hiring of services of both the
  Construction Works Contractors and the Supervising Consultants.
• Coordinate and lead in monitoring of all Rural Electrification
  projects on Environmental and Social management aspects and accordingly
  compile reports for both internal and external use, and ensure compliance
  with the relevant Government of Uganda Environmental and Social
  Requirements and the Environmental and Social Safeguards of the respective
  funding/development partners.
• Liaising with relevant Government Agencies on Environmental and
  Social Management aspects of the Rural Electrification projects to ensure
  their smooth implementation.
• Participate in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of
  participatory Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs).
• And any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in physical science or
  Environmental Science Field from a reputable University.
• A Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Management from a
  recognized University are essential requirements.
• A qualification in energy efficiency, renewable energy and/or
  general energy management is an added advantage.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in
  environmental management from a reputable Organization, of which 5 years
  must be in the field of environmental and social impact assessment,
  auditing and monitoring.
• Demonstrable knowledge and ability to actively engage on a range of
  environmental issues in the energy sector including: Energy Sector
  Technologies, renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, low carbon,
  and application of climate change issues with specific focus on Clean
  Development Mechanism.
• Proven technical understanding of Key Environmental Management
  Tools, notably Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit,
  Environmental monitoring, and reporting in electricity distribution
  related projects.
• Understanding and knowledge of Environmental Laws, Regulations and
  Guidelines applicable to energy projects.
• Practical Knowledge and 5 years demonstrable experience in
  Environmental and Social Safeguard requirements of donor funded projects
  like the World Bank, African Development Bank, NORAD, JICA is a must.
• Demonstrable   knowledge and
  experience in developing and implementing carbon finance projects.
• Knowledge of Way leaves acquisition and the process of compilation
  of a Resettlement Action Plan.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in an
  inter-disciplinary team, having well developed interpersonal,
  communication, public relations and community mobilization skills.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, organizational skills and working
  knowledge of key Computer applications.

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