The Ugandan Jobline

• Take
  part in feasibility studies of packaged Projects and undertake
  Environmental Screening and/scoping with a view of advising Management on
  the level of EIA to be undertaken.
• Ensures
  that environmental management issues are addressed in the project.
• Identifies
  environmental legal and regulatory issues relevant to the project roads
  and bridge works.
• Serve
  as a key liaison between UNRA, Communities and NEMA on environmental
  matters related to the project activities.
• Represents
  the Authority in different fora to discuss environmental and social issues
  related to the project(s).
• Actively
  participates in site meetings to provide environmental inputs regarding
  the project and its ancillary activities.
• Prepares
  ToRs for ESIA and Environmental Audits (EA) for the project including
  project ancillary activities.
• Reviews
  ESIA (EIA and RAP) and EAs related to the project, and ensures development
  of relevant Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for the
  project and its ancillary activities.
• Regularly
  reviews contractors’ proposal and plans for temporary works, camps site,
  quarries, murram pits, diversion roads and water ways, asphalt plants etc
  for the project and makes recommendations relating to their
  implementation.
• Actively
  monitors works implementation for the project including ancillary
  activities in order to assess level of compliance with ElAs, RAPs and best
  environmental practices (BEP) as contained in the ESMPs.
• Prepares
  regular and ad hoc reports in relation for the project.
• Performs
  such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• The
  applicant should hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental
  Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Forestry,
  Botany & Zoology, or related field.
• Capacity
  building training in environmental aspects of infrastructure development
  or a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage
• Eight
  or more years’ working experience in environmental management aspects in
  reputable organization with at least 3 years experience working worked in
  the field of environmental and social impact assessment, audit and / or
  monitoring.
• Working
  knowledge and experience of Key Environmental Management Tools, such as
  Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit, and Environmental
  monitoring, among others
• Good
  knowledge and understanding of Environmental Laws, Regulations and
  Guidelines such as the National Environment Act Cap. 153, National Tree
  Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003, Environmental Impact Assessment
  Regulations, 1998, The National Environment (Audit) Regulations, 2006,
  among others a nd other laws and regulations applicable to road
  infrastructure projects
• Practical
  Knowledge of Environmental and Social Safeguard requirements in donor
  funded projects like the World Bank, African Development Bank, NORAD, JICA
  and other funding/ donor partners is an essential requirement.
• Working
  knowledge of right of way acquisition and the process of compilation of a
  Resettlement Action Plan. Land Act, Cap 227; Occupational Health and
  Safety Act),
• Possess
  excellent interpersonal skills, communication,, writing and analytical
  skills.
• The
  jobholder must have the ability to work independently, long hours, and in
  rural settings with a multidisciplinary team.

• A
  capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications,
  adequacy for the post and illustrated personal experience;
• Copies
  of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted
  testimonials);
• A
  photocopy of the title page and abstract of the academic research
  dissertation in respect to the position of Project Social Scientist and
  Project Environmentalist.
• Detailed
  curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and
  showing previous positions held;
• Current
  salary;
• Three
  referees; and
• Postal
  addresses and day telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:

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