Vacancy title:
Principal Environment Protection Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Environment]

Jobs at:
National Environment Management Authority(NEMA)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 14 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To coordinate and enforcement of environmental policies, laws, and programs for effective environment management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare and execute enforcement plans, for environment protection.
2. Coordinate effective deployment of law enforcement personnel to conduct surveillance and other enforcement activities.
3. Enforce compliance with environmental legislation for sustainable environment protection.
4. Recommend and coordinate capacity building programs for Environment Protection Force personnel.
5. Conduct regular monitoring of ecosystems and resources to prevent and mitigate environmental degradation.
6. Collaborate with Lead Agencies, Local Communities, Security Agencies and other stakeholders to promote environmental awareness and participation in conservation activities.
7. Identify and assess environmental risks, develop strategies for risk mitigation, and manage incidents.
8. Contribute to the development of long-term environmental protection strategies and plans.
9. Supervise and manage performance of Environment Protection Officers.
10. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS
Honor's Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field of Law, Psychology, Criminology or Environment and Natural Resources or Social Science or Natural Sciences or Business Administration or Development Studies from a recognized University or Institution.

A Master's Degree in the relevant field of Law, Psychology, Criminology or Environment and Natural Resources or Social Science or Natural Sciences or Development Studies or Business Administration from a recognized University or Institution.

Must have undergone military training enforcement related Certificate of Good Conduct issued by Interpol.

EXPERIENCE
At least six (6) years working experience in law enforcement activities from a reputable organization two (2) of which should have been at Senior Officer level.

COMPETENCES AND SKILLS

1. Leadership, team building and supervision skills.
2. Knowledge and skills in Information Communication Technology.
3. Ability to build relations and networks.
4. Strong analytical, operational and managerial skills.
5. Knowledge and skills in intelligence and investigation.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Good interpersonal, analytical skills and coordination skills.
8. Good Time management.
9. Ethical conduct, integrity and confidentiality.
10. Accountability.
11. Good writing and reporting skills.
12. Planning, organizing and coordinating various assignments.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

The one pdf file should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 14th August, 2025.

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.

Click this link to download the application form.

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