Purpose of the Job
Support the environmental audits and monitoring function of the Authority.

Key duties and responsibilities
Support the Senior Environment Inspector (Oil and Gas) to:
• review environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and audit reports;
carry out post ESIA inspections and audits to ensure implementation of mitigation measures and protection of threatened sites;
• in liaison with Environment Inspector (Laboratory), quality assure the integrity of environmental monitoring equipment;
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation and verify the accuracy of environmental impact predictions;
• provide compliance assistance to the regulated communities where required;
maintain a database on environmental profiles of activities, projects and facilities;
• develop training programmes for stakeholders on environment management;
• support research on oil and gas activities; and,
• perform any other duties assigned.

Person specifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Environmental and/or Natural Resource Management, Natural Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

Experience:
Should have at least a minimum of 3 (three) years’ work experience; 2 of which should be in environment audits and monitoring in a reputable organization.

Duty station: Successful candidate may in the interest of NEMA be required to serve in any part of Uganda.

Key competences and skills
• Demonstrable thorough understanding of Environmental Laws of Uganda;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good morals and high level of integrity;
• High level of confidentiality;