Principal Environment Officer

About the Position

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional career growth within Uganda's Public Service Commission. We invite suitably qualified serving Public Officers in Ministries and Local Governments, duly appointed and confirmed by the Appointing National and Local Service Commissions, to apply for this vacant post.

Key Responsibilities

The Principal Environment Officer reports to the Assistant Commissioner – Environment Support Services and will be responsible for:

• 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 (NEMA and NFA), NGOs, and the private sector
• Supporting the supervision and mobilization of support and resources for environment management
• Coordinating, inspecting, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of various actors in environment management for compliance with policies, legislations, standards, strategies, and plans
• Providing technical advice to Local Governments and other stakeholders
• Coordinating and supervising national projects on environmental management
• Supporting liaison with Regional and International Environmental Agencies
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Ugandan citizen
• Honours Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related environmental field from a recognized university or institution
• Master's Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized university or institution

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-time
• Location: Kampala, Uganda
• Salary: Competitive (in UGX per month)