To support the PCU in ensuring that various interventions implemented under USEEP comply with environmental policies, laws and regulations governing both Uganda and IDA. The incumbent will mainly be determining to what extent the Environmental Safeguard Policies of Government of Uganda and the World Bank are being followed during implementation of such activities as: construction of schools, capacity building initiatives, level of compliance with regard to the provisions in the National Environment Act No. 4 of 2019 etc

Qualifications, Experience and Competences
Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or a related field from a recognized University/Institution
Postgraduate qualifications and experience in Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Audit (EIA/EA) and monitoring are added advantages
Membership in related professional association(s) will be of added advantage
An honors degree in either Social Sciences or Agriculture or Forestry or Environmental studies

Experience
• At least Ten (10) years in areas of conducting a comprehensive Environment and Social Impact Assessments and Analyses;
• Has significant practical experience with the World Bank safeguard policies and/or IFC Performance Standards evidenced from similar work carried out in the past works.
Registration with NEMA as Environmental Practitioner or an equivalent body for 3-5 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience of having worked in refugee settings is an added advantage.

Competencies
• Working knowledge of Uganda’s legal and regulatory framework, as well as World Bank’s Operational Policies on environmental safeguards,
• Demonstrable knowledge of supporting a comprehensive and balanced approach to environmental safeguards management is required including scoping screening, research, risk assessment, planning project development and implementation, monitoring and reporting,
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and any environmental social analytical packages, and
• Understands; environmental risk analysis and management, occupation health and safety management, environmental, occupational health and safety laws, regulations and requirements of Uganda;
• Identifies safeguard compliance issues and proposes strategies for assuring compliance.
• Provides sound advice on the design and implementation of mitigation strategies in areas of risk;
• Understands how environmental safeguards fits into project cycle;
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide guidance to project implementing teams
• Ability to make timely and quality judgement and decisions