Principal Environment Officer – Soils and Land Use

Job Detail

Job ID 29323
Career Level Officer
Experience 3 Years
Gender Both
Industry Administration
Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Type Full time

Job Description

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the National
Environment Act, Cap.153 and continued under the National Environment Act No.5 of 2019 as the
Principal Agency for Environment Management in Uganda with mandate to Regulate, Monitor,
Supervise and Coordinate all activities relating to the environment in Uganda.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant
positions in the Authority.

JOB TITLE: Principal Environment Officer – Soils and Land Use

Department: Environment Planning and Coordination

Reports To: Commissioner, Environment Planning and Coordination

Salary Scale: NEMA E3

Supervises: None

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide specialized services in sustainable management of Soils and Land Use in Uganda.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Spearhead the development and implementation of Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports for the section.
Initiate and/or coordinate formulation of Policies, Strategies, Plans and Programs for sound and sustainable management of soil resources.
Review sectoral Policies and Plans to integrate sustainable soil and land use management.
Undertake and/or coordinate studies for sustainable soils and land use management.
Support review processes for Environment Assessment and Audits.
Provide specialized technical support in soils and land use management as may be required by various Government sectors and institutions, NGOs/CBOs, the Private Sector, Academia and individuals.
Receive, compile and prioritize needs for sustainable management of soils and develop strategies and/or programs to provide the required support.
Provide technical support for integration of soil conservation and Land use management into Local Government and Urban Authorities’ Environment Action Plans and Development Plans.
Advise Government on International and Regional programs, Agreements and Protocols on water and wetland management.
Monitor management of soils by Lead Agencies, Private Sector, Civil Society, Communities and other stakeholders.
Support compilation of the State of Environment Reports for Uganda.
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Soil Science or Land Use Management.
A Master’s Degree in any of the relevant fields above.

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least six (6) years’ relevant professional working experience in soil conservation or land use management, three of which should have been at senior level in a reputable organization.

COMPETENCES AND SKILLS

a) Excellent scholarly writing, publication and presentation skills.

b) Excellent scientific analytical skills.

c) Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

d) Knowledge and skills in Strategic Planning.

e) Knowledge and skills in Conservation Planning.

f) Leadership, team building and supervision skills.

g) Financial and Human Resource Management skills.

h) Resource Mobilization skills.

i) Risk Management skills.

j) High moral integrity.

k) Knowledge.

Potential candidates should download an application form from the NEMA website, fill the form and attach “O” and “A” level certificates, Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree Transcripts and Certificates, Professional certificates where applicable and Employment letters in one pdf file named: “Position-Name of Applicant”.

The one pdf file should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 24th November, 2026.

Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered.

Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts. Applicants who previously applied for re-advertised posts should not reapply. Only succesful candidates at any stage shall be contacted.

Any form of lobbying to Executive Director, Board or any other authority or individual will lead to automatic disqualification of the Applicant

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