Principal Environment Officer – Engineering job at Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Vacancy title:
Principal Environment Officer – Engineering

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Science & Engineering ]

Jobs at:

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Deadline of this Job:
20 February 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Scale U2
Vacancies 1
Reference HRM 48/272/01
Minimum Age 28

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering from a recognized University /Institution. Applicants should be registered with the Engineers’ Registration Board (ERB).

Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Environment Officer in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization .

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Health, Safety and Environment for performing the following duties:-

1. Implementing Policies, Laws, Regulations, Programmes and Guidelines for Environmental Management in the Minerals, Petroleum and Energy programmes;
2. Designing, developing, testing and implementing technical solutions to reduce negative impact on the environment;
3. Obtaining and maintaining plans, permits and standard operating procedures;
4. Developing guidelines for the disposal of hazardous materials and waste management in the Minerals, Petroleum and Energy programmes;
5. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of environment policies inorder to ensure compliance with National Policies, Regulations, Strategies, Standards and Plans;
6. Providing technical advice to the Ministry and other stakeholders on environment related aspects;
7. Coordinating the inspections, technical audits, research and training so as to strengthen compliance to Environmental Laws, Policies and Regulations in the Ministry in collaboration with other lead Agencies;
8. Sensitizing and promoting environment awareness within the Ministry and among other relevant stakeholders;
9. Supervising, appraising and capacity building of the staff within the Section;
10. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service.
Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 20th February, 2023. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

NOTE:

In line with Statutory Instrument No. 29 of 2021 on mainstreaming the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Staff, the Common Cadre positions under Accounts Unit and Internal Audit have been reflected under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. At the time of issuing Instruments of Appointment, such Staff shall be reflected under the respective Common Cadre Parent Ministries in line with the existing Policies and Procedures.



1.Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

1. Apply ON-LINE.
2. Scan and submit relevant documents on-line.
3. Attach relevant documents namely; “O” and “A” Level Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates as well as Employment letters for posts where working experience is required.
4. Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

 


5. Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officers. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.



2. Application Process

1. Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
2. Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
3. If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
4. Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
5. View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”
6. Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post



3. Please Note: -
1. Only applications submitted on-line shall be considered.
2. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of “O” and “A” level, Degree and Post Graduate (where applicable) Transcripts and Certificates as well as letters of employment for positions where working experience is required plus National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
4. Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal reports / Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

 


5. Applicants who will not be contacted upon completion of the Selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
6. In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail  vacancies@psc.go.ug  



Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:
1. Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi-Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
2. Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research, and Project Management Skills.

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 20 February 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 30-01-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 30-01-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 25-01-2066
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