Job Title: Environmental Advisor
Organisation: True North Consult Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
True North Consult Ltd is a boutique HR Consultancy Firm that offers bespoke HR solutions to selected clients in various sectors and industries across East Africa, with operational offices in Kampala, Nairobi and Kigali.
Job Summary: An Environmental Advisor is required to mobilize on a rotational assignment based in the field i.e., Lot 1, 2 or 3.
The Environmental Advisor will report directly to the Environmental Supervisor. He/she will be responsible in assisting the Lead to ensure that the pipeline, AGIs, EITS and other facilities are constructed in compliance with the approved ESIA, ESAP, BAP and ESMPs, as well as the relevant national and international legislation and standards, and EACOP policies/procedures.
Given that environmental monitoring of major construction projects including oil and gas pipeline is a developing field in Uganda and Tanzania, it is expected that the Environmental Supervisor will be stationed in the field providing support, training, and capacity building to the site-based environmental teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Environmental Advisor will report to the Environmental Supervisor and will have the following responsibilities:
- Coordinate contractors’ activities to assure compliance to Company commitments and good international practice.
- Participate in identifying and assessing environmental initiatives and programs
- Oversee environmental monitoring programs associated with cultural heritage, marine ecology, water, waste, noise, air
- Undertaking inspections, audits and environmental monitoring. Reporting, interpretation of results and action of findings
- Providing advice to construction teams on environmental management requirements to deliver outstanding environmental outcomes
- Develop, implement and maintain CEMP and associated sub-plans
- Permitting and approvals. Developing strong relationships with councils, regulators and other community stakeholders
- Assist the Supervisor in attending in project Go/No-go HSE / R3 reviews for project mobilization.
- Support reviewing/commenting on Contractor Control Plans (CCP), Contractor Implementation Plan and Procedures (CIPP), and method statements to ensure that requirements of ESIA, BAP, ESAP and other related documents are considered and addressed.
- To provide on the job training and coaching to site environment teams, liaising either directly or indirectly with training providers to ensure training is provided and performance monitoring of such.
- Support construction teams through on-site support during major river crossing activities or other construction activities of a sensitive nature.
- Support field Environment teams in identifying initial erosion control requirements.
- Assist the Supervisor in implementing a regular site auditing program, including development of audit protocol and schedule, implementation of audit, writing audit reports and following up closure of actions resulting from audits.
- Assist the Supervisor in participating in the company audit and self-assessment program for environmental compliance.
- Assist field teams implementing an Environment training program for staff on site.
- Assist the Supervisor in developing and implementing the main Environmental Coordination Plan and Environmental Inspection Matrix.
- Assist the Supervisor in maintaining databases and record storage for Environmental systems reports and compliance audits.
- Ensure that project environmental reporting and all ESIA matters comply with IFC requirements and Equator Principles IV.
- Verifying CONTRACTOR have all valid permits and regulatory compliance and requirement approvals.
- Participate in HSE environmental Inspections, Reviews, and Assessments.
- Support the investigation of external environmental complaints, verify, and prepare reports based on the findings.
- Participate in Environmental Incident Investigations or Incident Review processes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree environmental science and management Environmental Engineering or any related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ environmental supervision experience in the construction industry, preferably pipeline- related, is essential.
- Good experience and knowledge of international ESIAs to IFC environmental and social performance standards.
- Knowledge of construction environmental management controls.
- Compliance enforcement.
- Ability to understand and explain all project environmental requirements to contractors.
- Physical ability to work in the field and conduct inspections.
- Concise report writing daily.
Required Competencies
- Competency within industry applications such as Assure, OMIE, Aconex, PowerBI, P6, SharePoint, Adobe, MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) including the ability to articulate Environmental concerns and solutions with teams consisting of individuals with various technical and educational backgrounds.
- Physical ability to work in the field and conduct inspection in difficult terrain.
- Autonomous, self-motivated, and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to change or shifting priorities.
- Effective communication and interaction with construction crews in the field and management teams.
- Knowledge of project HSE strategy and commitments regarding site based environmental management.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the interpretation of Environmental plans, policies, and regulations.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements such as environmental compliance regulations, safety regulations, and local permit requirements.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA); data-driven decisions, Environment risk analysis and analytical reporting.
- Concise report writing daily.
- Staff management experience (knowledge transfer, mentoring and motivation techniques).
- A strong communication, networking, collaboration, and well-developed team- working skills, especially in multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams.
How to Apply:
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to [email protected] with subject line Environmental Advisor by 14th October 2025.
All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY
Deadline: 14th October 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60