About US:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the National Environment Act Cap. 153 to coordinate, monitor, enforce and supervise all activities in the field of environment for purposes of ensuring sustainable development in Uganda
Job Summary: The Natural Resources Management Specialist (Soils & Land Use) will be responsible for the integration of environmental concerns in all national planning through coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Regularly review and develop national strategies for sound sustainable management of land / soils;
· Develop and ensure implementation of effective land / soils monitoring systems;
· Review sectoral policies and plans to ensure integration of sustainable land/ soil management considerations into policies, plans and programs in collaboration with relevant agencies;
· Organize studies aimed at ensuring sound sustainable land and soil management;
· Offer technical support in land use/ soils management as may be required by different Government sectors, Institutions and individuals.
· Receive, compile and prioritize required support for sound land and soil management and develop strategies and /or programs for the required support to relevant sectors, institutions and individuals;
· Offer technical support to ensure the integration of sound land and soil management considerations into the district environment action plan and development plans;
· Organize internal meetings to inform and update other staff with in NEMA on strategies for sound land and soil management;
· Receive and review the lead agencies technical reports and assess progress and requirements in sound land and soil management;
· Work closely with the relevant lead agencies, institutions and individuals to promote sound land/soil management practices;
· Guide the government on international and regional programs and agreements and protocols on land and soil management;
· Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Environmental Science; Natural Resources management; Agriculture; Agriculture Engineering and/or Geography. Possession of a Master’s Degree in soil science or any of the above is a must.
· At least eight years’ experience in field or research particularly in soil science and land use management is prerequisite.
· Additional training in Environmental Monitoring or inspection discipline will also be an added advantage.
· Comprehensive working knowledge and experience in ecosystem functions and change, environmental performance standards and climate change as an environmental change phenomenon and science with its mitigation and adaptation.
· Capacity to work with minimum supervision
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· High ethics, integrity and confidentiality
· Excellent reporting skills
· Possess the ability to work under pressure and to make accurate and informed decisions.
· Excellent analytical and coordinating skills
· Ability to work independently and with strong organizational and planning skills.
· High level of confidentiality
· Honesty,
· Courtesy,
· On time response to instructions.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications in their own handwriting and deliver them by hand OR through post and enclose copies of certificates/testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating three professional referees addressed to:-
The Executive Director
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
NEMA House, Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road
P.O. Box 22255
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 19th June, 2015 by 5.00 pm