Environment Inspector (Mining)

What you’ll be stepping into
The Environment Inspector (Mining) will assist in the effective management of environmental and social impacts associated with mining and geothermal development in Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and implementation of work plans and budgets.
Assist in monitoring and coordinating Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs) in the mining and geothermal industries.
Assist in coordinating compliance monitoring and inspections of mining and geothermal activities.
Advise the Authority on procedures, guidelines, and protocols for conducting and reviewing ESIAs in the mining and geothermal industries.
Assist in coordinating lead agency participation in reviewing ESIAs related to mining and geothermal activities.
Assist in coordinating capacity-building activities for ESIAs in the mining and geothermal industries.
Assist in coordinating the development of national policy guidelines for ESIAs and SEAs in the relevant areas.
Contribute to the development and management of an ESIA and SEA information system as part of the overall Environmental Information Management System.
Coordinate with other staff on matters relating to environmental and social assessments.
Assist in promoting applied research on environmental best practices.
Assist in promoting public awareness and education on ESIA requirements in mining and geothermal development.
Assist in coordinating licensing regimes for waste streams in the mining and geothermal industries.
Assist in coordinating health, safety, quality, and environmental aspects of facilities in the mining and geothermal industries.
Perform any other official duties assigned by the supervisor.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must possess an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field, including:

Environment and Natural Resources
Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences
Geology
Chemistry
Required Competencies and Skills
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

Leadership, team-building, and supervision skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of conservation planning.
A good understanding of the mitigation hierarchy.
Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills.
Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
Financial and human resource management skills.
Excellent report-writing skills.
Resource mobilisation skills.
Risk management skills.
Excellent Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.

Note:  Interested applicants should consult the official NEMA recruitment announcement for further information.