Job Title: Natural Resource Management Specialist
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 provide technical support and use GIS and remote sensing technologies to spearhead component implementation and ensure sustainable use and conservation of natural resources in DRDIP II implementing districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the mapping of critical fragile ecosystems and degraded watersheds for restoration.
- Collect supporting data such as climatic and natural resources field survey data to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
- Provide natural resources quarterly monitoring data reports for all districts on trends in natural resources intervention and regeneration.
- Support District level staff in data collection, mapping, and preparation of digital maps at district scales using various GIS software.
- Develop spatial data at appropriate scales and standardise non-spatial data from various sources to formulate GIS products; set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.
- Produce maps and document best practices and lessons for dissemination in the areas of natural resource management, forestry, sustainable agriculture and environmental education.
- Prepare annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for the sustainable environment management component for consolidation and approval by management.
- Present GIS data into DRDIP and OPM web portal.
- Analyse data acquired from sensors, satellites, or ground-based platforms using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Manage, integrate, and analyse geospatial data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results; process various data sets to create required map-based information products.
- Organise and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation; develop an electronic database for remote sensing or related geospatial project information for drought monitoring at district and regional level.
- Work closely with Environment teams at PIST and Districts Natural Resources teams to support the mapping of critical fragile ecosystems and degraded watersheds for restoration.
- Undertake regular assessments on environmental and natural resources conditions in DRDIP refugee-hosting districts and measure the extent those conditions are affected by the presence of refugee camps.
- Undertake an assessment of the current domestic energy situation in refugee camps together with district local government technical teams and refugee department teams and identify effective interventions.
- Undertake regular monitoring and supervision visits to districts and communities to support implementation of DRDIP SEM component activities.
- Monitor the progress of implementation of project activities under the component to ensure adherence to implementation guidelines, targets, time schedules and sector standards.
- Refine implementing procedures and support preparation and delivery of training and capacity building inputs to districts and community facilitators.
- Participate in the preparation and review of project and component implementation guidelines, handbooks and manuals.
- Explore and promote approaches for equitable, productive and sustainable natural resource management outcomes in DRDIP implementing districts.
- Provide support to DRDIP districts and Implementing Partners in organising training activities to address key areas of natural resources and ecosystem mapping, climate change and domestic energy issues.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honours Degree in Natural Resource Management. Forestry, Environmental and Resources Management or a related discipline from a recognised University.
- A Master’s Degree in a related discipline is required.
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, of which at least 5 should have been at a Specialist/Managerial/Supervisory level with government or externally funded projects or any other development partner, multilateral organisation, or international organisation in the environment and natural resources management sector, including use of GPS, Geo-ODK. ArcGIS and other remote sensing tools.
- Proven experience in integrated landscapes, environment, fisheries, forestry, watershed management, community-based development, biodiversity and rural development.
- Familiarity with World Bank natural resources management processes, guidelines and procedures is highly desirable.
- Knowledgeable on use of GPS and Geo-ODK for field data collection.
- Experience in using ArcGIS and other remote sensing tools to support natural resources management, including use of drones, is required.
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: 96