30 October 2015

Principal Environmental Education Coordinator – Kampala – National Environment Management Authority



About US:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the National Environment Act Cap. 153 to coordinate, monitor, enforce and supervise all activities in the field of environment for purposes of ensuring sustainable development in Uganda


Job Summary: The Principal Environmental Education Coordinator will offer technical support and guidance to government institutions on the processes and best practices necessary for the integration of environment and sustainable development in academic and non-academic programmes;


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of developing and reviewing in collaboration with the Ministry responsible for education, guidelines and programs for formal environment education at all levels;
· In charge of monitoring the integration of Environment and sustainable development issues and updating the data bank on environmental education activities in the entire education system;
· Offering technical guidance and direction to the Ministry of Education in the planning, coordinating and monitoring of environmental education and sustainable development activities in the country;
· Providing technical assistance to the National Curriculum Development Centre in environmental education curriculum design;
· In charge of developing a National Strategy for Environmental Education;
· Identifying areas of environmental concern and ensuring that they are sufficiently integrated in formal education curricula, environmental programmes of NGOs and Institutions;
· Work closely with higher institutions in developing regular and in-service environmental training to cater for the priority needs of the country;
· Initiating linkages among institutions in environmental education development; and
· Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Education, Environmental Management and Development Studies from a recognized Degree awarding Institution.
· Possession of an advanced degree in any of the following: Environmental Education, Education for Sustainable Development Studies is a MUST.
· Specialized training in Environmental Education would be desirable.
· A minimum of five years of professional experience in environmental education including: Teaching, Programme/ Curriculum Development, Research, Monitoring, Planning and Management.
· Significant experience in community training, people centered educational and environment management processes and the workings of higher and Tertiary Institutions would be an added advantage.
· Ability to work under minimal supervision
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· High ethics, integrity and confidentiality
· Excellent reporting skills
· Ability to work under pressure and to make accurate and informed decisions.
· Excellent analytical and coordinating skills
· Ability to work independently and with strong organizational and planning skills.
· High degree of confidentiality
· Honest and courteous approach
· Ability to respond to requests and instructions on time


How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications in their own handwriting and deliver them by hand OR through post and enclose copies of certificates/testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating three professional referees addressed to:-
The Executive Director
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
NEMA House, Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road
P.O. Box 22255
Kampala. Uganda


Deadline: 15th October, 2015 by 5.00 pm





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