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Environmental Officer

Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
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Ministry of Works and Transport
To support the implementation, supervision, and monitoring of environmental safeguards for the SGR Project in accordance with national regulations, institutional policies, and international environmental standards.

Category: Engineering Total Positions: Location: Kampala,Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 8 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and training for contractors to ensure compliance with environmental management requirements. • Identify and report changes or updates in environmental legislation and ensure their integration into project operations. • Support the Senior Environmental Officer in investigating and documenting environmental incidents and recommending corrective measures. • Provide on-site environmental advice and mentorship to project staff and contractors to minimize risks and resolve environmental issues. • Contribute environmental input to design, procurement, and tender review processes to ensure alignment with environmental best practices. • Monitor and evaluate compliance with environmental policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. • Provide technical support to the engineering and survey teams in integrating environmental safeguards into field operations. • Prepare and update Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), checklists, and site-specific environmental action plans. • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Botany and Zoology, Geography, Forestry, or a related discipline. • Experience • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in environmental supervision, monitoring, and reporting on large infrastructure projects. • Demonstrated experience in applying environmental safeguards and management systems on construction or transport projects is an added advantage. • Competencies • Proficiency in environmental data collection and reporting tools. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • High ethical standards, integrity, and results-oriented approach. • Computer literacy and familiarity with environmental management software and MS Office
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should fill the attached “Application for Employment Form” as part of the application and submit their applications with detailed CVs, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, and contact details of at least three referees to: The Project Coordinator, Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project, Ministry of Works and Transport, P.O. Box 7174, Kampala, Uganda.
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