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Position Title:Project Environmental Specialist
Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Safeguards Manager
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Organizational Profile:
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of
Parliament; The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became
operational on 1st July 2008.The mandate of UNRA is to develop and maintain the
national roads network, advise Government on general roads policy and
contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others. Uganda National
Roads Authority has received funding from the World Bank to undertake road
development for the Albertine Region, North Eastern Road Network Maintenance
Project and also to strengthen the Directorate of Internal Audit.
Job Summary:
The Project Environmental Specialist will be responsible for coordinating
and leading in the technical supervision, compliance monitoring, and reporting
implementation of environmental and social aspects of roads maintenance works
and major projects in line with environmental requirements of the Government of
Uganda and in conformance with the Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies
of Development Partners funding specific projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Take part in feasibility studies
of packaged Projects and undertake Environmental Screening and/scoping with a
view of advising Management on the level of EIA to be undertaken.
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Ensures that environmental
management issues are addressed in the project.
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Identifies environmental legal
and regulatory issues relevant to the project roads and bridge works.
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Serve as a key liaison between
UNRA, Communities and NEMA on environmental matters related to the project
activities.
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Represents the Authority in
different fora to discuss environmental and social issues related to the
project(s).
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Actively participates in site
meetings to provide environmental inputs regarding the project and its
ancillary activities.
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Prepares ToRs for ESIA and
Environmental Audits (EA) for the project including project ancillary
activities.
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Reviews ESIA (EIA and RAP) and
EAs related to the project, and ensures development of relevant Environmental
and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for the project and its ancillary
activities.
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Regularly reviews contractors’
proposal and plans for temporary works, camps site, quarries, murram pits,
diversion roads and water ways, asphalt plants etc for the project and makes
recommendations relating to their implementation.
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Actively monitors works
implementation for the project including ancillary activities in order to
assess level of compliance with ElAs, RAPs and best environmental practices
(BEP) as contained in the ESMPs.
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Prepares regular and ad hoc
reports in relation for the project.
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Performs such other related
duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The applicant should hold a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management,
Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Botany & Zoology, or related field.
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Capacity building training in
environmental aspects of infrastructure development or a Master’s degree in the
relevant discipline will be an added advantage
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Eight or more years’ working experience in
environmental management aspects in reputable organization with at least 3
years experience working worked in the field of environmental and social impact
assessment, audit and / or monitoring.
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Working knowledge and experience
of Key Environmental Management Tools, such as Environmental Impact Assessment,
Environmental Audit, and Environmental monitoring, among others
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Good knowledge and understanding
of Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines such as the National
Environment Act Cap. 153, National Tree Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003,
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 1998, The National Environment
(Audit) Regulations, 2006, among others a nd other laws and regulations applicable
to road infrastructure projects
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Practical Knowledge of
Environmental and Social Safeguard requirements in donor funded projects like
the World Bank, African Development Bank, NORAD, JICA and other funding/ donor
partners is an essential requirement.
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Working knowledge of right of way
acquisition and the process of compilation of a Resettlement Action Plan. Land
Act, Cap 227; Occupational Health and Safety Act),
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Possess excellent interpersonal
skills, communication,, writing and analytical skills.
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The jobholder must have the
ability to work independently, long hours, and in rural settings with a
multidisciplinary team.
Mode of application:
All candidates should send their applications accompanied by:
A capability statement detailing
the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and illustrated
personal experience;
Copies of testimonials (the
applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted testimonials);
A photocopy of the title page and
abstract of the academic research dissertation in respect to the position of
Project Social Scientist and Project Environmentalist.
Detailed curriculum vitae duly
signed by the applicant on each and every page and showing previous positions
held;
Current salary;
Three referees; and
Postal addresses and day
telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Executive Director
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
