Job Title: Environmental Officer (2 Positions)
Organisation: Office of the Prime Minister
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) of Uganda is the central government ministry responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and implementing government policies, programs, and projects across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Job Summary: To ensure that various interventions implemented under DRDIP comply with environmental and social policies, laws and regulations governing both national/country and IDA standards (World Bank), and to ensure that the Environment and Social Safeguard Policies of the Government of Uganda and the World Bank are followed during implementation of activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development, maintenance and operation of the Environment Safeguards compliance monitoring system.
- Provide technical guidance to DRDIP teams and other stakeholders on ensuring aspects of Environment Social compliance measures are implemented and adhered to.
- Support the collection, analysis and utilisation of environment safeguards information at national and district level.
- Coordinate and support preparation of periodic project progress reports with adequate input on project performance on environment safeguards.
- Undertake periodic training and capacity building of key DRDIP implementers at national and district levels on implementing environmental safeguards.
- Ensure adequate Environment Safeguards records and documentation are kept, including photographs of works and sub-projects and adequate documentation of stakeholder consultations and land affirmations.
- Support the development of ToRs for environmental impact assessment studies and audits (including ToRs for specific DRDIP sub-projects.
- Support and lead in the development of respective ESIAs and Project Briefs as defined in the project ESMF.
- Advise management on strategies for strengthening implementation of Environment Safeguards measures.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environment Management, Natural Resources Management, Forestry or a related field.
- A Master’s Degree in a related discipline is an added advantage.
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience designing/implementing Environmental Safeguards programmes with government or externally funded projects, development partners, multilateral or international organisations.
- Professional training in Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Fundamentals. 0 Professional training in principles of environmental impact assessment.
- Ability to make quick and good judgement.
- High level of honesty, integrity and versatility.
- Should be able to work with minimum supervision and deliver under pressure.
How to Apply:
Applications should be accompanied by:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of certificates (academic and professional) and testimonials.
A copy of identification documents.
Proof of relevant work experience (MUST be attached).
At least three (3) competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer. The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026 at 5:00 PM.
All applications should be signed and addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister Plot 9-11, Apollo Kaggwa Road P.O. Box 341, Kampala, UGANDA Hard copies should be hand-delivered to the Security Registry (Floor 6), Office of the Prime Minister Building.
Deadline: 12th June 2026
Deadline: 12th June 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72