Environmental Sanitation Specialist Job Vacancy in Uganda at Ministry of Water and Environment

About this jobApplications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following posts now available in the Water and Sanitation Development Facility Component (WSDF) of the Ministry of Water and Environment. The WSDF component has regional branches in South Western Uganda (Mbarara), Northern Uganda (Lira), Eastern Uganda (Mbale) and Central Uganda (Wakiso). Appointments will be on a two-year contract term subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance. Candidates may be posted to any of the Regional offices and will be required to frequently carry-out field trips in the area of coverage.

Project Background:
The Water and Sanitation Development Facility (WSDF) is a funding mechanism of the Ministry of Water and Environment for water and sanitation investments at community level. The activities implemented under the Water-and Sanitation Development Facility Programme include water supply infrastructure development (new investment, rehabilitation, and major extensions), a comprehensive software and sanitation promotion programme in small towns and rural growth centres.

ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION SPECIALIST (01 Vacancy)
Reports to: Regional Branch Manager

Duties and Responsibilities;
• Evaluate the environmental sanitation situation in the target RGCs at the time of application identify the necessary interventions to improve the situation and carry out follow up surveys.
• Participate in preparation of ToRs and RFPs to guide designers and implementers on environmental sanitation activities required.
• Review the EIA and EMP developed by the Design Engineer and make recommendations on mitigation measures for the facilities during construction and operation of the facilities.
• Together with key stakeholders, develop Sanitation related MSE tools.
• Review achievement of sanitation goals.
• Develop and coordinate all sanitation supervision schedules for the WSDF Regional Branch.
• Support the ST/RGC in designing, implementing and safeguarding catchment protection measures, waste water disposal measures and mitigation plans during implementation.
• Prepare evaluation reports highlighting progress in the implementation of sanitation activities and recommending areas requiring redress.
• Carryout any other duties assigned by the Regional Branch Manager.

Job requirement
Minimum Qualifications:
• Should have a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health Science/ Public Health related field from a recognized University/Institution.
• Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in Environmental Health/Water related field is a must.
• Experience: At least five years experience in a related Field.

How to apply
Applications and Curriculum Vitae together with certified copies of academic and professional qualifications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, P. O. Box 20026, Kampala and should reach his office not later than 29th April 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.