Principal Environment Officer- Soils and Land use at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) , Uganda, Kampala
Job Description
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 Policies, Strategies, Plans and Programs for sound and sustainable management of soil resources
3. Review sectoral P1Jlicies and Plans to integrate sustainable soil and land use management
4. Undertake and/or coordinate studies for sustainable soils and land use management
5. Support review processes for Environment Assessment and Audits
6. Provide specialized technical support in soils and land use management as may be required by various Government sectors and institutions, NGOs/CBOs, the Private Sector, Academia and individuals
7. Receive, compile and prioritize needs for sustainable management of soils and develop
strategies and/or programs to provide the required support
8. Provide technical support for integration of soil conservation and Land use 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 water and wetland management
10. Monitor management of soils 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 SPEClFICJl.TIONS
QUALIFICA TIONS:
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Soil Science or Land Use Management
A Master’s Degree in any of the relevant field above.
Experience:
Must have at least six (6) years’ relevant professional working experience in soil conservation
or land use 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 a~d Human Resource Management skills
h) Resource Mobilization skills
i) Risk Management skills
j) High moral integrity
k) Knowledge Management skills
