Job Title: Environmental Officer
Organisation: Ministry of Works and Transport
Project: Uganda Standard Gauge Railway Project Management Unit (SGR–PMU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) is implementing the Standard Gauge Railway Project to enhance safe, reliable and efficient rail transport. MoWT signed an EPC/T contract for the Malaba-Kampala SGR Project with M/S Yapı Merkezi, to undertake construction. The SGR Project Management Unit (SGR-PMU) is responsible for Contract and Project Management and is now recruiting key staff to complement the existing team and deliver the Project.
Job Summary: To support the implementation, supervision, and monitoring of environmental safeguards for the SGR Project in accordance with national regulations, institutional policies, and international environmental standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct site audits, inspections, and training for contractors to ensure compliance with environmental management requirements.
- Identify and report changes or updates in environmental legislation and ensure their integration into project operations.
- Support the Senior Environmental Officer in investigating and documenting environmental incidents and recommending corrective measures.
- Provide on-site environmental advice and mentorship to project staff and contractors to minimize risks and resolve environmental issues.
- Contribute environmental input to design, procurement, and tender review processes to ensure alignment with environmental best practices.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance with environmental policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support to the engineering and survey teams in integrating environmental safeguards into field operations.
- Prepare and update Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), checklists, and site-specific environmental action plans.
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Botany and Zoology, Geography, Forestry, or a related discipline.
Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in environmental supervision, monitoring, and reporting on large infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience in applying environmental safeguards and management systems on construction or transport projects is an added advantage.
Competencies
- Proficiency in environmental data collection and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and results-oriented approach.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with environmental management software and MS Office applications.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should fill the attached application Form, Download Here as part of the application and submit their applications with detailed CVs, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, and contact details of at least three referees to:
The Project Coordinator,
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project,
Ministry of Works and Transport,
P.O. Box 7174, Kampala, Uganda.
Nakawa Business Park
4th Floor Block D
Deadline: 17th November 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60