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• Mainstream environmental and social development concerns in licensing operations during identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision stages of all the Electricity projects invested in or proposed.
• Ensure compliance of licensees and/ or licensed electricity projects with National environmental and social requirements.
• Develop policies, procedures and guidelines for environment management in electricity regulation.
• Examine and monitor electricity projects & investments for environmental soundness.
• Supervise the implementation of environment mitigation measures of new projects.
• Review, analyze and report on environmental impact assessments and Resettlement action plans of new applications.
• Review and analyze quarterly environmental and social performance reports from licensees and advise Management accordingly.
• Evaluate Environmental Audit Reports from Licensees and advise Management accordingly.
• Work closely with stakeholders in monitoring environmental management of projects/entities licensed by ERA.
• Evaluate feasibility study reports or technical proposals of new applicants and make recommendations for improvement where necessary, with regard to Environmental matters.
• Contribute to the development of amendments to Policy, Legislation and Regulations.
• Act as a key liaison role between ERA with NEMA and other Institutional stakeholders in the environment related areas.
• Perform any other duties as may be delegated from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the Environmental Specialist vacancy should possess a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management or Biological Sciences.
• Hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or Natural Resource Management or Biological Sciences.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in a credible organization at a senior level.
• Training in environmental management tools such as EIA procedures, Environmental auditing, International best practices procedures including IFC and World Bank standards will be desirable.
• Highly proficient in research methodology.
• Possess extensive knowledge and understanding of the Electricity Supply Industry in Uganda.
• Proficiency in professional computer packages is a must.
• Must have good analytical and report writing skills.
• Must be trustworthy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates.
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant.
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three Referees.
• Applications should be delivered preferably by recorded delivery Addressed to:

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