The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is a semi-autonomous institution, established in May 1995, as the principal agency in Uganda, charged with the responsibility of coordinating, monitoring, regulating and supervising environmental management in the country.
NEMA spearheads the development of environmental policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines; and guides Government on sound environment management in Uganda. In doing this, NEMA contributes to social-economic development and wise use of natural resources, focusing on providing support to Government’s main goal of ensuring sustainable development contributing to the National Vision, the National Development Plan (NDP), regional and global commitments including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Core Values
• Client focus
• Integrity and transparency
• Professional motivation and commitment
• Innovation and creativity
• Open, cross-functional and all participatory decision making and problem solving
• Partnerships and collaboration
• Passion for sustainable environment.
Mandate
• The National Environment Management Act, No 5 of 2019 stipulates the mandate of NEMA as the principal agency in Uganda responsible for the management of the environment by coordinating, monitoring and supervising all activities in teh field of environment.
EXPERIENCE
• At least three (3) years relevant working experience in Environment Management in a reputable organization.
COMPETENCES AND SKILLS:
• Excellent scientific analytical skills
• Knowledge and skills in instrumentation
• Production processes Technical Audit skills
• Knowledge of green development and cleaner production
• Leadership, team building and supervision skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of mitigation hierarchy
• Financial and Human Resource management skills
• Excellent scholarly writing, publication and presentation skills
• Resource Mobilization skills
• Risk Management skills
• Command of excellent Information Communication Technology skills
Potential candidates should download an Application Form from the NEMA website www.nema.go.ug, 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, all in one pdf file named: “Position-Name of Applicant”.
The one pdf file should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 30th November 2023.
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. Only successful 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.