Environment Inspector (Mining ) at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) , Uganda, Kampala

February 16, 2026
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Application ends: March 17, 2026
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Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to development and implementation of Work Plans and Budgets
L. Assist in the monitoring and coordination Environment and Social Impact Assessments
(ESIAs) and Strategic Environment As<:segments (SE.As) in Mining and  industry
3. Assist in coordination of compliance monitoring and inspections of Mining and Geothermal activities
4. Advise the Authority on procedures, guidelines and protocols on conduct and review of ESIAs) in the Mining and Geothermal industry
5. Assist in the coordination of Lead Agency participation in the review of ESIAs related to Mining and Geothermal
6. Assist in the coordination of capacity building activities for ESIA in Mining and Geothermal industry
7. Assist in the coordination of the development of National Policy Guidelines for ESIAs and SEAs in the areas of focus
8. Effectively contribute to development and management of an ESIAs and SEAs information system as part of the overall Environment Information Management System
9. Coordinate with other staff on all matters relevant to Environment and Social Assessments
10. Assist in promoting applied research on best environment practices
11. Assist in promoting public awareness and education about ESIAs requirements in Mining Geothermal development
12. Assist in the coordination of the licensing regimes for waste streams in the Mining and Geothermal industries
13. Assist in the coordination health, safety, quality and environment aspects of facilities in the i’-‘lining and Geothermal industry

14. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
An Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in any relevant field of Environment and Natural
Resources; Physical or Natural Sciences or Geology and Chemistry
Competences and skills:
a) Leadership, team building and supervision skilis
b) Strong inte,personal, communication and negotiation skills
c) Conservation planning knowledge
d) Good understanding of mitigation hierarchy
e) Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills
f) Excellent analytical and presentation skills
g) Financial and human resource management skills
h) Excellent report writing ski!ls
i) Resource Mobilization skills
j) Risk management skills
f…) Command of excellent Information Communication Technology skills