Job Title:Â Â Â Senior Laboratory Analyst Â
Organisation:Â National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Duty Station:Â Â Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Research and Innovations Officer
About US:
The National Environment Management Authority (hereinafter called “NEMA”) was established under the National Environment Act, Cap.153 in May 1995 and continued under the National Environment Act No.5 of 2019 as the principal agency for environment management in Uganda charged with regulating, supervising and coordinating all activities relating to the environment.
Job Summary: Â Â To spearhead Environment Management Laboratory program
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Work Plans, Budgets and timely reporting
- Develop and manage a robust environment monitoring and compliance Laboratory Service
- Spearhead Laboratory registration and accreditation program in line with the National Environment Act
- Develop and manage environment Laboratory Services Strategy and Programs
- Support development and promotion of sustainable environment Science, Technology and Innovations
- Support development and implementation of National Environment Action Plan
- Support development and implementation of Local Governments and Urban Authorities Environment Action Plans
- Support Environment Monitoring, Audit and Prosecution functions
- Support environment research and innovations
- Support compilation of the State of Environment Reports for Uganda
- Develop bankable proposals for sustainable resource mobilization and collaboration efforts
- Coordinate with other divisions/departments to mainstream Environment Laboratory Service
- Supervise and appraise the staff under him/her
- Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources Management or Natural Sciences Laboratory Technology
- A Master’s Degree in the relevant field of Environment and Natural Resources management or Natural Sciences Laboratory Technology
Experience:
- Must have at least three (3) years relevant professional working experience in Environment Laboratory services in a reputable organization.
Competences and skills:
- Excellent Scholarly writing, publication and presentation skills
- Excellent scientific analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Knowledge and skills in Strategic Planning
- Knowledge and skills in Conservation Planning
- Leadership, team building and supervision skills
- Financial and Human Resource Management skills
- Resource Mobilization skills
- Risk Management skills
- High moral integrity
- Knowledge Management skills
How to Apply:
All potential candidates should download an application form, Download Here, and fill the form and attach “O” and “A” level certificates, Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree Transcripts and Certificates, Professional certificates where applicable and Employment letters in one pdf file named: “Position-Name of Applicant”.
The one pdf file should be submitted to ed
nema.go.ug
Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered.
Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts.
Deadline: 10th February 2025
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