NEMA Principal Environment Officer - Water and Wetlands Resources Jobs in Uganda

NEMA Principal Environment Officer - Water and Wetlands Resources Jobs in Uganda



Main Purpose of the Job
  • To provide specialised services in management of water and wetland ecosystems
    in Uganda

    Duties and Responsibilities
  • Spearhead the development and implementation of Work Plans, Budgets
    and prepare timely reports for the section
  • Initiate and or coordinate formulation of Policies, Strategies, Plans and
    Programs for sound and sustainable management of water and wetland
    resources
  • Review sectoral Policies and Plans to integrate sustainable water and
    wetland management
  • Undertake and/or coordinate studies for sustainable water and wetland
    management
  • Support review processes for Environment Assessment and Audits
  • Provide specialized technical support in water and wetland management
    as may be required by various Government sectors and institutions,
    NGOs/CBOs, the Private Sector, Academia and individuals
  • Receive, compile and prioritize needs for sound management of water
    and wetland and develop strategies and/or programs to provide the
    required support
  • Provide technical support for integration of sustainable water and wetland
    management into Local Government and Urban Authorities’ Environment
    Action Plans and Development Plans;
  • Advise Government on International and Regional programs, Agreements
    and Protocols on water and wetland management
  • Monitor management of water and wetland by Lead Agencies, Private
    Sector, Civil Society, Communities and other stakeholders
  • Support compilation of the State of Environment Reports for Uganda
  • Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

    [Person
    Specifications

    Qualifications:
  • An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural
    Resources Management or Natural Sciences or Water Resources Management
  • A Master’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources
    Management or Natural Sciences or Water Resources Management

    Experience:
  • Must have at least six years’ relevant professional working experience in Water or
    Wetland Resources Management three of which should have been at senior level
    in a reputable organization.

    Competences and Skills:
  • Excellent Scholarly writing, publication and presentation skills
  • Excellent scientific analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge and skills in Strategic Planning
  • Knowledge and skills in Conservation Planning
  • Leadership, team building and supervision skills
  • Financial and Human Resource Management skills
  • Resource Mobilization skills
  • Risk Management skills
  • High moral integrity
  • Knowledge Management skills

    How to Apply

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