Environment Officer job at Ministry of Water and Environment
About the Organization
The Ministry of Water and Environment, is a cabinet-level government ministry of Uganda. It is responsible for the "sound management and sustainable utilisation of water and environment resources for the betterment of the population of Uganda". The ministry is headed by Minister Sam Cheptoris.
Job Description
Supporting the coordination, inspection, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of various actors in environment management for compliance in the implementation of policies, legislations, standards, strategies and plans.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting the initiation, formulation and review of national policies, legislations and strategies on the environment.
Supporting the development and setting of national standards for the environment sector.
Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of the performance of Local Governments Parastatal Organizations (i.e. NEMA and NFA), NGOs and the private sector.
Supporting the supervision and mobilization of support and resources for environment management.
Supporting the coordination, inspection, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of various actors in environment management for compliance in the implementation of policies, legislations, standards, strategies and plans.
Providing technical advice to Local Governments and other stakeholders.
Coordinating and supervising national projects on environmental management.
Supporting the liaison with Regional and International Environmental Agencies
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
An honors Bachelor's Degree in environmental Engineering environmental sciences or any other Water Sciences.
Competencies
Technical Competencies
Managerial and planning skills
Strategic Thinking
Presentation and Report Writing
Excellent Research and analytical skills
Behavioral Competencies
Ethics and integrity
Good oral and communication skills.
Customer Care and public relations skills.
Demonstrate high levels of Professionalism;
Team leader and player
Innovation and self-initiative
Time Management
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter not later than Wednesday 31st July, 2024 or sent by email to ps@mwe.go.ug