Scale U1E
Vacancies 1
Reference HRM 48/272/01
Minimum Age 30

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Environment Management; or Environmental Science; or Environmental Engineering; or Conservation Biology plus a Masters Degree in Environment; or Social Sciences; or Public Administration; or Management from a recognized University /Institution. OR An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Development Studies; or Counselling and Guidance plus a Masters Degree in any of the above fields as well as a Post Graduate qualification in an environment related field from a recognized University /Institution. OR An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Development Studies; or Counselling and Guidance plus a Masters Degree in Environment field from a recognized University /Institution.

Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Officer in Environment; or Social Safeguards; or Health and Safety in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-
1. Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of Policies, Laws, Regulations, Programmes and Guidelines for Environment, Health, Safety and Social safeguards in the Ministry;
2. Providing technical and policy guidance to the Ministry in the management of environment, social safeguards, health and safety issues;
3. Coordinating the development, update and management of environment, social safeguards, health and safety systems;
4. Planning and coordinating the development of environment and social assessment plans, strategies and tools;
5. Initiating the development and implementation of Health, Safety, Social Safeguards; Environment Standards and Procedures in the Minerals, Petroleum and Energy programmes;
6. Developing work plans, budgets, managing and accounting for resources allocated to the Division;
7. Providing input into the initiation and review of the National Policies, Regulations, Standards, Strategies, Guidelines and Plans regarding environment, social safeguards, health and safety;
8. Supervising, appraising and capacity building of the staff within the Division.
9. Preparing environmental, social safeguard, health and safety reports in the Minerals, Petroleum and Energy programmes;
10. Coordinating investigations to identify the root cause of an incident or other unsafe conditions on a work site;
11. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service.
Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 20th February, 2023. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

NOTE:
In line with Statutory Instrument No. 29 of 2021 on mainstreaming the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Staff, the Common Cadre positions under Accounts Unit and Internal Audit have been reflected under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. At the time of issuing Instruments of Appointment, such Staff shall be reflected under the respective Common Cadre Parent Ministries in line with the existing Policies and Procedures.

1.Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: –
1. Apply ON-LINE.
2. Scan and submit relevant documents on-line.
3. Attach relevant documents namely; “O” and “A” Level Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates as well as Employment letters for posts where working experience is required.
4. Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

 
Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officers. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

2. Application Process

1. Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
2. Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
3. If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
4. Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
5. View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”
6. Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post

3. Please Note: –
1. Only applications submitted on-line shall be considered.
2. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of “O” and “A” level, Degree and Post Graduate (where applicable) Transcripts and Certificates as well as letters of employment for positions where working experience is required plus National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
4. Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal reports / Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

 
Applicants who will not be contacted upon completion of the Selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
6. In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]

Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:
1. Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi-Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
2. Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research, and Project Management Skills.