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• Ensuring that each sub-project and activities under the project is
  subjected to the Project ESMF process and procedures.
• Prepare guidelines, tools and notes for use in the project based on
  relevant environmental policies, acts and regulations/ directives  of the Government of Uganda  and relevant safeguard policies of GCF,
  GEF and the ESMF;
• Support environmental screening of subprojects and activities, and
  help to prepare subproject or activity specific Environmental Management
  Plans (EMPs).
• Organize environmental orientation & awareness, and training
• Help commissioning and managing Initial Environmental Examination
  (IEE), if necessary and other assessment such as hazardous & e-waste
  management. Prepare environmental information materials and help the
  client in disseminating the information to the relevant stakeholders.
• Review sub-project and activity plan, design, cost, and bid
  documents to ensure environmental factors and mitigations are
  incorporated, and sub-project documents and environmental documents are in
  harmony. Larger investments such as installation weather stations shall be
  reviewed from early on (starting from concept stage);
• Monitor during implementation of subprojects and activities, and
  provide feedback to the PMU;
• Coordinate with relevant agencies for obtaining permission;
• Communicate with vendors, contractors, and subcontractors for
  necessary environmental compliance
• Evaluate environmental risks associated with floods, landslides,
  erosion, bank cutting and shifting channel as a result of project
  activities;
• Monitor potential collaboration with specific key stakeholders, such
  as Ministry of Agriculture and Forest Support Services Department.
• Organize local-level interaction programs on environmental screening
  and environmental awareness as well as Organize national level
  consultations with major stakeholders and academia, if necessary;
• Identify necessary environmental requirement to clear site for
  meteorological and hydrological stations
• Assess appropriate technologies suitable for construction activities
  at field sites considering low carbon foot print.
• Produce reports in a manner understood by non-technical people for
  effective dissemination purpose.
• Support production of relevant summary documents in local languages
  for dissemination in local levels; and Undertake other duties as per the
  requirements of the project or as directed as assigned.

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP Environment and Social
  Safeguards Officer job placement should hold a Master’s Degree or
  equivalent in Environmental Sciences; Natural Resource Management and
  Environmental Engineering or any related field.
• Five years of relevant experience at the national or international
  level in providing management advisory services
• Hands-on experience in
  design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing
  inter-relationships among international organization and national
  governments.
• Previous experience in the usage of computers and office software
  packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in MS Office 

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical
  standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
  sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• In-depth knowledge on development issues
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development
  in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly
  acquired skills
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and
  reporting
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
• Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and
  affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively
  to feedback
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive,
  constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Prince2 training and certification, RMG

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