12 Environment and Social Safeguards Officer Job Opportunities – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)

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Organization: Ministry
of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
The Government of
Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries has
received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Regional
Pastoral Livelihood Resilience Project (RPLRP), and intends to apply part of
the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for Construction of Livestock
Watering Infrastructure & Construction of Livestock Marketing and
Production infrastructure in Abim, Amudat, Amuria, Bukedea, Kaabong, Katakwi,
Kotido, Kumi, Kween, Moroto, Napak and Nakapiripirit.
Job Summary:  The Environment and Social Safeguards Officer
will support the implementation of social and environmental safeguards of the
RPLRP at District levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Check compliance with environmental,
    social, gender and labor legislation as provided in the project briefs and
    Certificate, and, World Bank safeguards policies;
  • Monitor implementation of environmental
    and social mitigation measures of projects in the regions;
  • Assist local governments to build
    capacity for environment and social risk management;
  • Liaise with the District Project
    Coordinator, District Environment Officer, District Community Development
    Officer or Focal Point on Grievances and Complaints Handling to respond to
    all Environment and Social management matters/concerns raised by the
    public within the District;
  • Serve as stakeholder’s liaison between
    the project affected parties and MAAIF (RPLRP) and build a strong constructive
    and responsive relationship for the successful implementation a of
    socially and environmentally acceptable project interventions; and,
  • Perform any other relevant duties as may
    be instructed by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s
    degree in Environmental and/or Natural Resource Management, Natural or
    Physical Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Sciences or
    Developmental Studies from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum of two years of work
    experience in both social and environmental issues regarding development
    projects involving communities.
  • Analytical skills
  • Reporting skills
  • Communication skills
  • Good morals and high level of integrity;
    and
  • High levels of confidentiality.



How to Apply:
All candidates
should fill Public Service Commission (PSC) Form 3 (2008)  download here,  in triplicate and attach
certified copies of academic certificates and testimonials, and appointment
letters as evidence of working experience and two referees, one of whom must be
a current or previous employer and most recent passport photographs.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent
Secretary,
Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries,
P.O. Box 102
Entebbe, Kampala and delivered to the Open Registry
Deadline: 3rd December 2018
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