NEMA Principal Environment Officer - Biodiversity and Rangelands Jobs in Uganda

NEMA Principal Environment Officer - Biodiversity and Rangelands Jobs in Uganda

Main Purpose of the Job
To provide specialised services in the management of Biodiversity in Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Spearhead the development and implementation of Work Plans, Budgets
and prepare timely reports for the section
2. Initiate and or coordinate formulation of national policies, strategies,
plans and programs for sound and sustainable management of biodiversity
resources
3. Review sectoral policies and plans and ensure integration of sustainable
biodiversity management
4. Undertake and/or coordinate studies for sustainable biodiversity
management
5. Support review processes for Environment Assessment and Audits
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6. Provide specialized technical support in biodiversity management as may
be required by different Government sectors and institutions, NGOs/CBOs,
the Private Sector, Academia and individuals;
7. Receive, compile and prioritize needs for sound management of
biodiversity and develop strategies and/or programs for providing the
required support to the relevant sectors, institutions, and individuals;
8. Provide technical support for integration of sustainable biodiversity
management into Local Government and Urban Authorities Environment
Action Plans and Development Plans;
9. Advise Government on International and Regional programs, agreements
and protocols on biodiversity management
10. Monitor management of biodiversity by Lead Agencies, Private Sector,
Civil Society, Communities and other stakeholders
11. Support compilation of the State of Environment Reports for Uganda
12. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Person Specifications

Qualification:
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural
Resources Management
A Master of Science Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural
Resources Management

Experience:
Must have at least six (6) years’ relevant professional working experience in
Environment and Natural Resources Management three of which should have
been at senior level in a reputable organization.

Competences and Skills:
a) Excellent Scholarly writing, publication and presentation skills
b) Excellent scientific analytical skills
c) Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
d) Knowledge and skills in Strategic Planning
e) Knowledge and skills in Conservation Planning
f) Leadership, team building and supervision skills
g) Financial and Human Resource Management skills
h) Resource Mobilization skills
i) Risk Management skills
j) High moral integrity
k) Knowledge Management skills

How to Apply

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