Environment, forestry and Agriculture Jobs at MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT (MEMD)

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Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following:-
i. Supervise and monitor the development of the Terms of Reference (TORs) for
Environmental Assessments, including but not limited to Environmental and
Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management
Plans (ESMPs), Environmental Audits for EASP.
ii. Supervise and undertake technical review of Environmental and Social Impact
Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental Audits and development of
Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) by Consultants, and
Contractors, and follow-up on timely acquisition of any relevant Statutory
Approvals.
iii. Provide guidance on; a) implementation of project mitigation measures, b)
environmental monitoring and supervision of project works, c) development of
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) monitoring checklists and monitoring
indicators, d) compilation of periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual)
progress reports, to ensure compliance with relevant environmental
requirements and ensure their appropriate implementation in refugee
settlements in liaison with refugee stakeholders (OPM, UNCHR and INGOs).
iv. Monitor regular environmental safeguards capacity development of
Consultants, and Contractors during project implementation, including conduct
of project awareness, communication and sensitization activities;
v. Monitor the implementation of ecosystem (forests, wetlands) restoration
activities as may be triggered by the project, including development of
biological offsets where necessary, in collaboration with the National Forestry
Authority, Ministry of Water and Environment and the respective Local
Governments.
vi. Conduct inspections to ascertain that relevant Permits are obtained as and
when required during project implementation, including but not limited to
Wetlands Use Permits, Forest Permits, Registration of Work-Place (for
Camps), Heavy Equipment Certification, Waste Handling Permits, etc;
vii. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager (PM) provided
these duties contribute to achieving the development objectives of the EASP
project.

1.4 Person Specifications
a) Qualifications

i. Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental (Engineering/Management/Sciences)/
Natural Resources Management/ Conservation Biology from a recognized
University/Institution.
ii. Master’s Degree in Environmental (Engineering/Management/Sciences)/
Natural Resources Management/ Public Administration from a recognized
University/Institution.
iii. Registration with NEMA as a Certified Environmental Practitioner.
b) Experience
i. At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in Environment
Management, four (4) of which must have been at a senior level in
government or a reputable organisation.
ii. At least four (4) years of relevant experience in the implementation of large
scale projects in regard to Environment related work financed by
Multilateral/Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank,
ADB, AFD, KfW, China Exim Bank or equivalent.
iii. Demonstrated knowledge with the institutional and legislative framework for
Environmental Management in Uganda, including policies, laws,
regulations, and guidelines.
iv. Demonstrated experience and skills in undertaking environmental and
social assessments, including screening, scoping, risk assessment,
developing plans and supporting action plan implementation, monitoring
and reporting.

c) Competencies
i. Technical
a. Communication skills
b. Negotiation and mediation
c. Problem solving and decision making
d. Planning, organizing and coordinating
e. Knowledge on environmental management
f. Analytical skills and Strategic thinking
g. Information and communication technology
ii. Behavioral
a. Assertiveness and Self confidence
b. Ethics and Integrity
c. Self-control and stress management
d. Flexibility
e. Concern for quality and standards
1.5 Duration of the Assignment
The Environmental Specialist shall undertake the assignment on a full-time, EASP
project-exclusive basis for a period of three (3) years renewable subject to
satisfactory performance.
1.6 Reporting Obligations
The Environmental Specialist will report to the EASP Project Manager/PIU.


Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
3 Scope of work
The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following: -
i. Support the upgrade and integration the existing GIS and statistical
databases in liaison with Sectoral Planning and Policy Analysis Department
(SPPAD) to improve data management, data analysis, reporting,
monitoring, and evaluation in the MEMD;
ii. Support the Energy Sector GIS Working Group to further standardize GIS
mapping and promote data sharing and collaboration in the Energy sector;
iii. Undertake GIS mapping and maintain a database of Electricity Connections
under EASP and other Electricity Connections interventions in collaboration
with the Implementing Agencies and refugee partners (OPM, UNHCR and
INGOs) in refugee hosting districts.
iv. Propose procedures for the workings of the GIS sector working group
comprising MEMD agencies to ensure a formalized institutional
collaboration amongst the agencies led by MEMD in pursuit of its sector
planning mandate
v. Collect and validate GIS data on all EASP sub projects and other
interventions as undertaken by MEMD, UECCC, MoES, MoWE, MoH and
or electricity SPs;
vi. Carry out GIS analysis and statistical data analysis for various energy
projects and ensure a comprehensive sector GIS database for key
electrification projects and schemes in line with the national electrification
strategy and plans.
vii. Ensure that the MEMD GIS Unit is always abreast with the changes in the
GIS technology to ensure ongoing compatibility and serviceability of GIS
tools and applications
viii. Recommend a sound system of control procedures and activities to ensure
that the GIS data integrity across the energy sub sector including all
agencies and SPs always remains impeccable.
ix. Develop and maintain a sound system of data recovery to ensure
operational and strategic business continuity of the MEMD’s and Agencies’
GIS Data Assets
x. Publish online and paper-based map products;
xi. Assess methods of integrating GIS with other existing databases and tools
e.g. SE4ALL Database, the Power Sector Information Centre (PSIC);
xii. Build capacity of MEMD staff in GIS mapping and statistical data collection,
data management, and data analysis;
xiii. Contribute to the development of a data sharing policy for the Energy Sector
for consideration by Top Management
xiv. Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports;
xv. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordination
Manager (PCM) provided these duties contribute to achieving the
development objectives of the EASP project.

1.4 Person Specifications
a) Qualifications

i. Bachelor’s Degree in GIS/ Geography/ Geoscience/ Computer Science/
Software Engineering/ Information Technology/ Geomatics/ Surveying/
Environment/ Urban Planning/ Statistics/ Mathematics or Engineering from
a recognized University;
ii. Masters Degree in GIS Technology Applications or equivalent from a
recognized University or training institution.
b) Experience
i. At least eight (8) years of relevant GIS technology applications (ESRI
products such as ArcGIS or equivalent or Open Source Products), of which
four (4) years in energy sector projects;
ii. Demonstrated knowledge of Statistics, Spreadsheet Software (Excel) and
Statistical Software (e.g. SPSS, R); digital data collection, entry and
maintenance;
iii. Demonstrated experience with a range of relevant technologies:
client/server hardware and software; OGC mapping standards, SQL Query
Language etc;

c) Competencies
i. Technical
a. Communication skills
b. Problem solving and decision making
c. Planning, organizing and coordinating
d. Practical knowledge in GIS applications and management
e. Analytical skills and Strategic thinking
f. Information and communication technology
ii. Behavioral
a. Ethics and Integrity
b. Assertiveness and Self confidence
c. Self-control and stress management
d. Flexibility
e. Concern for quality and standards
1.5 Duration of the Assignment
The assignment shall be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to
satisfactory performance.
1.6 Reporting Obligations
The GIS Specialist shall report to the EASP Project Coordination Manager/PCU.

1.7 Duty Station
The GIS Specialist shall be based in Kampala and stationed at the MEMD with
occasional travel to the project implementation sites / areas for monitoring or as and
when need arises


Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
Scope of Work
The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following:-
i. Supervise and monitor the development of the Terms of Reference (TORs) for
Environmental Assessments, including but not limited to Environmental and
Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management
Plans (ESMPs), Environmental Audits for EASP.
ii. Supervise and undertake technical review of Environmental and Social Impact
Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental Audits and development of
Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) by Consultants, and
Contractors, and follow-up on acquisition of any relevant Statutory Approvals.
iii. Provide guidance on; a) implementation of project mitigation measures, b)
environmental monitoring and supervision of project works, c) development of
monitoring checklists, d) compilation of periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly,
annual) progress reports, to ensure compliance with relevant environmental
requirements.
iv. Coordinate and monitor regular environmental safeguards capacity
development of Consultants, and Contractors during project implementation,
including conduct of project awareness, communication and sensitization
activities;
v. Support UECCC in ensuring that the project is executed in accordance with the
Project’s Environment and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and other World
Bank’s safeguards requirements.
vi. Liaise with environment colleagues and safeguard experts in OPM, UNHCR
and INGOs working within refugee settlements to ensure appropriate
monitoring and mitigation of refugee specific safeguard issues in refugee
hosting districts.
vii. Coordinate the different PIUs of EASP including their Consultants and
Contractors on environmental matters relating to the project. (This includes
UECCC, Consultants and contractors under MoH, MoES and MoWE)
viii. Monitor the implementation of ecosystem (forests, wetlands) restoration
activities as may be triggered by the project, including development of
biological offsets where necessary, in collaboration with the National Forestry
Authority, Ministry of Water and Environment and the respective Local
Governments.
ix. Conduct inspections to ascertain that relevant Permits are obtained as and
when required during project implementation, including but not limited to
Wetlands Use Permits, Forest Permits, Registration of Work-Place (for
Camps), Heavy Equipment Certification, Waste Handling Permits, etc;
x. Coordinate the various stakeholders across the implementing institutions for
planning, self-assesment and feedback in regard to environment safeguard
activities.
xi. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordination Manager
(PCM) provided these duties contribute to achieving the development
objectives of the EASP project.

1.4 Person Specifications
a) Qualifications

i. Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental (Engineering/Management/Sciences)/
Natural Resources Management/ Conservation Biology from a recognized
University/Institution.
ii. Master’s Degree in Environmental (Engineering/Management/Sciences)/
Natural Resources Management/ Public Administration from a recognized
University/Institution.
iii. Registration with NEMA as a Certified Environmental Practitioner will be an
added advantage.
b) Experience
i. At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in Environment
Safeguards Management, four (4) of which must have been at a senior level
in government or a reputable organisation.
ii. At least four (4) years of relevant experience in the implementation large
scale projects in regard to Environment Safeguards related work financed
by Multilateral/Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank,
ADB, AFD, KfW, China Exim Bank or equivalent.
iii. Demonstrated knowledge with the institutional and legislative framework for
Environmental Management in Uganda, including policies, laws,
regulations, and guidelines.
iv. Demonstrated experience and skills in undertaking environmental and
social assessments including screening, scoping, risk assessment,
developing plans and supporting action plan implementation, monitoring
and reporting.

c) Competencies
i. Technical
a. Communication skills
b. Negotiation and mediation
c. Problem solving and decision making
d. Planning, organizing and coordinating
e. Knowledge management
f. Analytical skills and Strategic thinking
g. Knowledge of Environmental and Social Frameworks in
infrastructure projects
h. Information and communication technology
i. Stakeholder and community engagement
ii. Behavioral
a. Assertiveness and Self confidence
b. Ethics and Integrity
c. Self-control and stress management
d. Flexibility
e. Concern for quality and standards













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