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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

Full time @Office of the Prime Minister posted 1 week ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 21796
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister, is implementing the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II (DRDIP II) and Northern Uganda Social Action Fund IV (NUSAF IV) over a period of six (6) years.

Both projects are World Bank-funded and were launched in the 2025/2026 financial year as complementary pillars of Uganda’s social protection and inclusive development agenda.

Pursuant to Circular Standing Instruction No. 1 of 2026 from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, and another from the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury harmonizing the remuneration including terms and conditions of service for Project Implementation Units under Development Partner Support Projects, the Office of the Prime Minister has established a Joint Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for DRDIP II and NUSAF IV to coordinate and manage project implementation across the component areas.

The PIU, situated in Kampala with regional offices in Arua, Gulu, Mbarara, and Moroto, is responsible for providing technical, fiduciary, safeguards, and administrative support in accordance with Government of Uganda regulations and World Bank guidelines.

Core Functions of the PIU
  • Project planning and coordination
  • Procurement and contract management
  • Civil works management
  • Financial management
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Environmental and social safeguards compliance
  • Reporting

In order to ensure efficient and effective delivery of project objectives, the Office of the Prime Minister seeks to recruit qualified and competent Ugandan citizens to fill positions within the PIU for an initial contract duration of two (2) years.ow to Apply

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

Project
NUSAF IV (1) & DRDIP II (1)

Duty Station
Kampala

Vacancies
02

Reports To
Environmental Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure that various interventions implemented under DRDIP comply with environmental and social policies, laws and regulations governing both national/country and IDA standards (World Bank), and to ensure that the Environment and Social Safeguard Policies of the Government of Uganda and the World Bank are followed during implementation of activities.

KEY RESULT AREAS
  • Environmental safeguards screening, reporting and other tools and forms developed and reviewed.
  • Training manuals/material on E&S for district and sub-county staff produced and disseminated.
  • Training of district and sub-county staff and other relevant stakeholders undertaken.
  • Technical backstopping and compliance monitoring reports on E&S performance prepared.
  • Periodic reports prepared.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support the development, maintenance and operation of the Environment Safeguards compliance monitoring system.
  • Provide technical guidance to DRDIP teams and other stakeholders on ensuring environmental and social compliance measures are implemented and adhered to.
  • Support the collection, analysis and utilisation of environment safeguards information at national and district level.
  • Coordinate and support preparation of periodic project progress reports with adequate input on project performance on environment safeguards.
  • Undertake periodic training and capacity building of key DRDIP implementers at national and district levels on implementing environmental safeguards.
  • Ensure adequate Environment Safeguards records and documentation are kept, including photographs of works and sub-projects and documentation of stakeholder consultations and land affirmations.
  • Support the development of ToRs for environmental impact assessment studies and audits (including ToRs for specific DRDIP sub-projects).
  • Support and lead in the development of respective ESIA and Project Briefs as defined in the project ESMF.
  • Advise management on strategies for strengthening implementation of Environment Safeguards measures.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environment Management, Natural Resources Management, Forestry or a related field.
  • A Master’s Degree in a related discipline is an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
  • At least 6 years of relevant professional experience designing/implementing Environmental Safeguards programmes with government or externally funded projects, development partners, multilateral or international organisations.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • Professional training in Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Fundamentals.
  • Professional training in principles of environmental impact assessment.
  • Ability to make quick and good judgement.
  • High level of honesty, integrity and versatility.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver under pressure

Applications should be accompanied by:

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • Copies of certificates (academic and professional) and testimonials
  • A copy of identification documents
  • Proof of relevant work experience (MUST be attached)
  • At least three (3) competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer
Application Deadline
  • Closing Date: 12th June 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM
Submission Address

Applications should be signed and addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister
Plot 9–11, Apollo Kaggwa Road
P.O. Box 341, Kampala, Uganda

Submission Method
  • Hard copies should be hand-delivered to the Security Registry (Floor 6), Office of the Prime Minister Building.
  • The detailed advert and project information can be accessed on the OPM website:

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