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• Actively participate in the review and
  advise on environment reports including project briefs, environment and
  social impact statements, biodiversity reports, environment audit reports
  and environment monitoring reports.
• Ensure that all licensees have
  biodiversity action plans integrated into their operations so as to
  achieve Net Loss/Net Gain to biodiversity in areas they operate.
• Undertake analysis of different parameters
  from a biological environment point of view including study of flora and
  fauna of terrestrial and aquatic biota of all oil and gas activities in operational
  areas.
• Actively propose and participate in the
  reviews of the legislation related to environment for mainstreaming
  biodiversity conservation considerations in the oil and gas sector.
• Actively participate in the development
  and update PAU’s Environment Policy.
• Participate in the monitoring of licensees
  to ensure compliance with all relevant environment legislation, standards,
  guidelines and international best practice.
• Regularly update the environment database
  for record keeping and monitoring purposes.
• Actively participate in the preparation of
  monthly environment reports.
• Ensure that licensees integrate
  biodiversity initiatives in their Environment Management Systems in all
  their operations.
• Work closely with relevant environmental
  Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ensure harmonized work.
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned from time to time.

• The applicant for the Petroleum Authority
  of Uganda (PAU) Environment Officer (Biodiversity) job placement must hold
  an honours Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry or
  related discipline from an internationally recognized University /
  Institution.
• At least three years’ working experience
  in the Oil and Gas sector operations, with specific responsibility for Environment
  issues.
• Previous experience in biodiversity
  monitoring, mapping and offsets.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team
  of an organization/business unit/project with diverse professionals.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Botany,
  Zoology, Forestry, Ecology, Conservation, Biological Sciences or any other
  related degree from an internationally recognized University /
  Institution.
• A qualification in the oil and gas sector
  from an internationally recognized Institution.
• Internationally recognized professional
  qualifications or membership with an internationally recognized
  professional body.
• Good understanding of international best
  practices and standards e.g. IFC and Equator principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
  and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the
  Ugandan environmental legislation, guidelines and standards.
• Innovative and with a proven high level of
  integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in a
  team.
• Proven track record of outstanding
  performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills.
• Proficiency in the relevant computer
  packages including Microsoft Office.

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