Environment Officer-Soroti city service commission
Ministry of Local Government (Uganda)
Ubicación de trabajo
Kampala
Estado de Empleo
Tiempo completo
Detalles de la oferta de trabajo
ABOUT THE COMPANY
As part of its long-term policy to ensure political and social harmony, enhance economic growth and alleviate poverty, Government of Uganda embarked on a far reaching program of decentralization reform. The reform initiative, as introduced in 1993 was an outcome of a review of the erstwhile resistance council system and related statutory instruments, borne out of the desire to make local governments effective centers of decision making and public service delivery.
JOB SUMMARY
Job PurposeTo support implementation of environmental conservation programmes in the City Divisiona) Academic QualificationsAn Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either environmental science, Botany; Zoology; Forestry; or Environmental Management from a recognized University/Institutionb) Job ExperienceNone
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sensitizing the public on environmental conservation policies, laws and regulationsDeveloping and recommending solutions to eliminate pollution and environmental hazardsSupporting community initiatives for the renewal and sustainable exploitation of the natural environmentMonitoring and supervising activities relating to the environment within the DivisionImplementing spill prevention programs and hazardous waste regulationsEnforcing implementation of the National and Division environmental action plansIdentifying opportunities and constraints to optimal use of wetland resourcesCompiling reports on environment degradation activities and practicesDeveloping ways to control and reduce environmental impacts.Advising management on most effective ways of waste treatment and disposal procedures to avoid environmental contaminations.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Performance monitoring and evaluation, Forest surveying, Operative management, Research planning, Agriculture and natural resources
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
