Ministry of Water and Environment Environmental Specialist Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job details:

The Government of Uganda (GoU) has
received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Water
Management and Development Project. The Project is being implemented by the
Ministry of Water and Environment and National Water & Sewerage Corporation
(NWSC). The Project entails two main components, one on Integrated Water
Resources Development and the other on Water Supply Development to urban
centres with a supporting third component implemented by Water and Environment
Sector and Liaison Department (WESLD)

involving project management and
coordination. The individual consultant is being sought to support overall
project implementation in the Directorate of Water Development (DWD),
Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM), Directorate of Environmental
Affairs (DEA), NWSC and WESLD. The Ministry of Water and Environment therefore
wishes to recruit individual consultant/personnel to provide technical support
for the project for duration of two years (renewable subject to satisfactory
performance) in the area(s) below:

Position: Environmental Specialist

Administrative Reporting: Director,
Environment Affairs

Function Reporting To: Commissioner Water
& Environment Sector Liaison Department/Protest Coordinator (WMDP)

Duration: Two years

Job Purpose

The objective of this role is to ensure
that the implementation of sub

projects /activities is in conformity with
the country environmental policies, law and World Bank (WB) safeguards policies.
Special attention shall be paid to risks that can occur when any facility
breaks down, offensive odours among others and mitigation measures during
construction. The Environmental Specialist will work with the Directorate of
Environment Affairs (Ministry of Water & Environment) staff to support all
the 3 components of the Water Management a Development Project (WMDP) team in
the planning and implementation of environment and social safeguards under the
project.

Key Results Areas

Review
of documents and propose Environment Management Plans (EMPs) and
Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) before any WMDP field project activity
begins.
Monitor
and report on the overall compliance of project investments with
environmental safeguards in accordance with the principles, procedures and
processes laid down in the environmental safeguards frame work
Identify
and mitigate risks throughout the WMDP project implementation.
Coordinate
and supervise the conduct of any component/sub

components project specific
Environment & Social impact Assessments (ESIAs), including preparation
of Terms of Reference tor such studies
Comment
on preparation of site specific environmental management
Monitor
plans, and support the supervision of EMP implementation
Follow
up supervision mission comments and recommendations regarding
environmental safeguards and undertake correction or recommended measures
as necessary
Visit
the Program sites as and when necessary to undertake field inspections and/or
critical evaluation of actions needed to assure the safety of WMDP project
field activities

Requirements

MSc
in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering and Environmental
Policy or related fields with strong Water and Sanitation background.
Extensive
knowledge of in social and environmental monitoring and protection.

Certificate from NEMA

Minimum
5-7 years of related work experience in areas of conducting a
comprehensive Environmental and Social impact Assessment and analysis
Experience
in World Bank funded projects of similar scope is preferred.
Experience
in water and sanitation projects designing and Implementation
Knowledge
of World Bank Environmental safeguards policies
Good
communication and interpersonal skills
Strong
managerial, supervision and leadership skills.
Ability
to make timely and quality judgments and decisions.
Must
have understanding of international code of conduct
Computer
Literacy in Microsoft applications.

Please note:

Attach copies of all academic documents

We regret that only short listed
candidates shall be contacted.

The consultant will be
selected in accordance to the procedures set out in the World Bank guidelines:
Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credit &
Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011, based on individual
Consultant method

Job application procedure

Interested candidates are invited to
submit their expression on interest and CV with a day phone contact, address
and e-mall address to:

The Permanent Secretary

Attn: Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit

Ministry of Water and Environment

Plot 22/28 Port Bell Road, Luzira

Closing date: 11th October, 2010 at 5:00pm
at the Ministry Registry

courier, hand delivery or
e-mall hr@kampalahospital.com.

Deadline: October 14, 2016