Environmental Specialist Job Opportunities at ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ( ERA ),Jobs in Uganda,
To mainstream environmental and social development concerns in licensing operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision stages of all the Electricity projects invested in or proposed. To ensure compliance of licensees and/ or licensed electricity projects with environmental and social requirements in accordance with National and International Environmental Standards.Key Duties and Responsibilities:· Mainstream environmental and social development concerns in licensing operations during identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision stages of all the Electricity projects invested in or proposed. · Ensure compliance of licensees and/ or licensed electricity projects with National environmental and social requirements.· Develop policies, procedures and guidelines for environment management in electricity regulation.· Examine and monitor electricity projects & investments for environmental soundness.· Supervise the implementation of environment mitigation measures of new projects.· Review, analyze and report on environmental impact assessments and Resettlement action plans of new applications.· Review and analyze quarterly environmental and social performance reports from licensees and advise Management accordingly.· Evaluate Environmental Audit Reports from Licensees and advise Management accordingly.· Liaise with stakeholders in monitoring environmental management of projects/entities licensed by ERA.· Evaluate feasibility study reports or technical proposals of new applicants and make recommendations for improvement where necessary, with regard to Environmental matters.· Contribute to the development of amendments to Policy, Legislation and Regulations. · Play a liaison role for ERA with NEMA and other Institutional stakeholders in the environment related areas.· Perform any other duties as may be delegated from time to time.Qualifications, Experience and Age Limit:· Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management or Biological Sciences. · An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or Natural Resource Management or Biological Sciences. · Five (5) years relevant experience in a credible organization at a senior level. · Training in environmental management tools such as EIA procedures, Environmental auditing, International best practices procedures including IFC and World Bank standards will be desirable.· Should be proficient in research methodology.· Should not be aged above 50 years.· nowledgeable about the Electricity Supply Industry in Uganda.· Proficiency in professional computer packages is a must.· Must have good analytical and report writing skills. · Must be trustworthy.· Must have good inter-personal skills.Applicants should submit their application letters and enclosed copies of: Detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates. Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant.Applications should be delivered preferably by recorded delivery Addressed to:THE DIRECTOR FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITYP. O. BOX 10332, KAMPALA – UGANDAClosing Date: Friday, 04 April 2014 N. B. Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or Staff of ERA Secretariat shall not be accepted as referees. Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer.
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