JOB DETAILS:

1. Mandatory requirements for Applicants: -

1. a)Apply ON-LINE.
2. b)Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents

(‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).

1. c)Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;

2. Application Process:

1. a)Visit the website  https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
2. b)Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).
3. c)If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.
4. d)Click on Jobs, then Advertised Jobs in the menu.  Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.
5. e)Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.
6. f)View the job details and click apply.
7. g)Review your application and submit.
8. h)You can only apply for two (02) posts clearly indicating the words “first choice” or “second choice” against the post applied for. Applying for more than two (02) posts will lead to automatic disqualification.

3. Emphasis: -

1. a)Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.
2. b)Only Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews will be contacted.
3. c)Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (O and A level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid National Identification Card.
4. d)Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE advert;
5. e)Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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

1. g)In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug

4. Applicants should, among others, have the following Values:

Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism, Teamwork and Serving Public Interest

Ministry/DepartmentMinistry of Lands, Housing & Urban DevelopmentPostENVIRONMENT OFFICERScaleU4Terms of EmploymentVacancies1ReferenceHRM 147/286/01Minimum Age21Maximum AgeMinimum QualificationApplicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environment Science; or Environment and Natural Resource management; or Geography; or Botany and Zoology from a recognized University/ InstitutionWorking ExperienceDuties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Physical Planner for performing the following duties:-

-     Conducting and reporting on Environment Impact Assessment and Audits for Local Governments during the physical planning process;

-     Providing technical support and guidance in mainstreaming environment and climate change aspects into sector plans, programs and activities;

-     Participating in monitoring of Ministry and Local Government activities and programs to ensure compliance with relevant policies, laws and regulations relating to environmental and climate change issues;

-     Liaising with different departments in the Ministry and other agencies on environmental and climate change issues;

-     Participating in the provision of technical support and capacity building programmes for local governments and other stakeholders;

-     Inspecting implementation of physical plans to ensure adherence to sustainable environmental standards and practices;

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