Oil Industry Jobs – Senior Environment Officer – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Job Title:       Senior
Environment Officer
Organization: Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
The Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of
the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013, and in line
with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The
PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and
production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and
storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum
operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws,
regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice
for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary:  The Senior Environment Officer reports to the
Manager Environment and is responsible for coordinating the monitoring and
regulation of Environment matters in the petroleum industry.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Contribute to the planning, budgeting and reporting role for the
    directorate
  • Participate in the drafting of PAU’s Health, Safety and Environment
    Policy;
  • Coordinate the review and documentation of advice on environment
    reports including project briefs, environment and social impact
    statements, environment audit reports and environment monitoring reports;
  • Review company operations to ensure that environmental safeguards
    are integrated therein;
  • Monitor and report on the compliance of licensees with all relevant
    environment legislation, standards, guidelines and international best
    practice;
  • Ensure the Environment database is updated regularly;
  • Ensure monthly environment reports are prepared and submitted;
  • Coordinate PAU’s participation and/proposition for review of the
    legislation related to environment;
  • Coordinate PAU’s participation in the formulation of quality control
    standards for the oil and gas sector;
  • Coordinate the monitoring of waste management in the oil and gas
    sector;
  • Monitor licensees to ensure they integrate Environment Management
    Systems in all their operations;
  • Coordinate field inspections and monitoring of operations;
  • Monitor the implementation of licensees Environmental Social
    Management, Monitoring Plans (ESMMPs) to ensure they are implemented in an
    effective manner.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior
    Environment Officer job placement must hold a Master’s degree in
    Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resource
    Management or any other related degree from an internationally recognized
    University / institution.
  • A bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Engineering, Physical Sciences or
    related disciplines from an internationally recognized University /
    institution.
  • At least five years of working experience in the oil and gas sector
    operations, with specific responsibility for Environment issues, 3 years
    of which should have been served at Supervisory level in a reputable
    Organization.
  • A qualification in the oil and gas sector from an internationally
    recognized institution;
  • Membership with nationally and internationally recognized
    professional bodies;
  • Good understanding of International best practices and standards
    e.g. IFC, IPIECA, Equator principles;
  • Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines; and
  • 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.
  • Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.
  • T rack record of training and mentoring others.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in the necessary computer packages.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking
on the link below.
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NOTE:
  • ONLY online applications will be considered.
  • Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the
    required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level
    and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
  • Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and
    background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment
    into the Authority.
  • Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
  • All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not
    more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based
    on satisfactory performance of the individual.
Deadline: 15th January 2019 by 11:59 pm.
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