Principal Environment Officer- Soils and Land use

NEMA, the lead agency for environmental regulation in Uganda, is looking for a Principal Environment Officer for Soils and Land Use, based in Kampala. The role provides specialised services for the sustainable management of soils and land use across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and implementation of section work plans, budgets and reports.
• Coordinate the formulation of policies, strategies, plans and programmes for sustainable soil management.
• Review sector policies and plans so that they reflect sustainable soil and land use management.
• Undertake or coordinate studies, and support reviews of environmental assessments and audits.
• Give technical support to government bodies, NGOs, the private sector, academia and local governments, including their environment action and development plans.
• Monitor how soils are managed by lead agencies and other stakeholders, and support the State of Environment Reports.

Requirements

• An honours bachelor of science degree in environment and natural resources management, agriculture, soil science or land use management.
• A master’s degree in one of the relevant fields.
• At least six years of relevant experience in soil conservation or land use management, three of them at senior level.
• Strong scientific analysis, writing, communication, planning, leadership and resource mobilisation skills, and high integrity.

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s official page: https://www.nema.go.ug/en/.