Job Details (PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENT OFFICER)


THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

 

 

ADDENDUM TO PSC INTERNAL ADVERT NO.1/2025 (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF)

 

1.0   The Secretary, Public Service Commission would like to inform all staff of the former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and Uganda Road Fund (URF) that PSC Internal Advert No. 1/2025 (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF) which was published in the New Vision Newspaper of Monday 6th January 2025 with a closing date of 10th January 2025 has been reviewed arising out of additional submissions and consultations with the key stakeholders, namely:

 

a)        Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet

b)        Ministry of Works and Transport

c)        Ministry of Public Service

d)        Management of former UNRA, URF and other key stakeholders.

 

1.1   A number of changes have therefore been effected in PSC Internal Advert No. 1/2025 (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF). The changes include,

 

a)        review and re-alignment of functional areas, Structure and Staff Establishment, Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

b)        withdraw of some positions, and

c)        inclusion of new positions previously not included in the Advert.

 

1.2   In view of the above, the following are the revised guidelines regarding this ADDENDUM arising from the changes mentioned above;

 

a)     A detailed list of all vacant posts being advertised for filling as Annex 1 which appears at the beginning of the advert.

 

b)     All applicants who had already submitted applications for positions  that have been affected by the changes mentioned above, are required to apply afresh for a maximum of two (2) positions of their choice in line with the guidelines and the posts listed in Annex 1

 

 

1.3   For avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that the changes mentioned above only affected technical positions but did not affect the common cadre positions. Officers who had applied for common cadre positions are therefore hereby informed that they do not need to re-apply because their applications are still valid and shall be considered. Positions in this category are listed in Annex 11.

 

a)     The former staff of UNRA and URF are hereby advised to carefully scrutinize the Addendum, the detailed summary of the affected positions as indicated in Annex 1 and also uploaded on the PSC website, https://vacancies.psc.go.ug before re-applying for other posts.

 

b)     All staff of former UNRA and URF who had responded to PSC Internal Advert No. 1/ 2025 (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF), specifically those who had applied for technical positions stated in the Addendum are required to apply afresh.

 

c)     An Addendum to PSC Internal Advert No. 1/2025 [RAPEX Advert 4/2025] (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF) is hereby released. 

 

 

1.4   The deadline for submission of applications in respect to the Addendum is Monday 24th February, 2025 before midnight.

 

1.5 Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan and submit on-line relevant documents namely; (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates; Bachelor’s Degrees and Post Graduate academic qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; Professional qualifications documents; copies of letters of appointment; confirmation and promotion).

c)        Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)        An applicant is allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts; clearly indicating the words “first choice”, and “second choice” against the designation of the post applied for. The order of choices and preference shall be considered in case one is successful for more than one position.

 

 

1.6  Application Process

 

i)     Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

ii)   Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile, starting with the bio data moving downwards

iii)  If you already have an account; simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)  Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)   View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’

vi)  Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

1.7  Please Note: -

 

a)   Only on-line applications will be considered.

b)   Only applicants duly appointed by the Boards of the affected Agencies and were on the June 2024 payroll will be considered

c)    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

d)   Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ level; Bachelor’s Degrees and Post Graduate academic qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; letters of employment; National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

e)   Short listed applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years 2021/2022; 2022/2023; 2023/2024 are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews; where applicable.

f)     The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic and appointment documents in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda and he/she shall be removed from the Public Service.

g)   In case of any inquiry, contact the Secretary, Public Service Commission on Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]

 

1.8    The Public Service Commission remains highly committed to serve its clients with dedication, commitment, transparency and integrity in line with its Cardinal Principles and Client Charter.

 

 

1.9    Any inconveniences caused as a result of the changes leading to issuance of this Addendum are highly regrettable.


Ministry/Department
Ministry Of Works And Transport
Post
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENT OFFICER
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY AND UGANDA ROAD FUND SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL.5
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environment Management; or Environmental Science; or Environmental Engineering; or Environmental Health Science; or Botany and Zoology; or Conservation Biology; or Forestry; or Geography; or Geographic Science; or Geology; Ecology plus a Masters Degree in Environment Management; or Environmental Science; or Environmental Engineering; or Environmental Health Science; or Botany and Zoology; or Conservation Biology; or Forestry; or Geography; or Geographic Science; or Geology; or Ecology from a recognized University or Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of a Senior Environment Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Environment and Social Safeguards for performing the following duties:-

 

- Implementing Policies, Laws, Regulations, Programmes and Guidelines for Environmental management in the works and transport programmes; 

- Developing, updating and managing the environment management system for proper information management;

- Developing and assessing the implementation of Climate Change precautions in Ministry’s activities;

- Developing environmental plans, strategies and tools;

- Identifying priority areas in environment and developing plans and programmes to address them;

- Monitoring the implementation of environment policies to ensure compliance with National Policies, Regulations, Strategies, Standards and Plans;

- Mobilizing community stakeholders to participate in environment activities;

- Sensitizing and promoting environment awareness within the Ministry and among stakeholders;

- Supervising, appraising and capacity building of the staff within the Section;

- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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