Job Title: District Natural Resource officer (Re advertised) (1)
Job Description
Ref: DSC/ZB/15/156/01/2013,
Scale: U1E,
Age: 30 years and above,
Reports to: Chief Administrative officer.
Main purpose: To coordinate, mange the sustainable exploitation and conservation of natural resources in the District
Duty and Responsibility:
• Enforcing the implementation of national policies , rules, regulations and council byelaws on sustainable exploitation of natural resources
• Managing the provision of extension services on natural resources
• Appraising work plans and technical proposals in regard to environment impact assessment
• Preparing and submitting work plans and budgets for natural resource subsectors
• Tendering technical advice to the District council and other stakeholders
• Managing issues of land Tenure ownership and lease holding in the District
• Appraising and ascertaining compliance to land use regulations and the District infrastructures designs. Initiating and advising council natural resources byelaws and ordinances
• Supervising and appraising the performance of departmental staff
• Preparing and presenting departmental performance reports to the District council and other stakeholders
Person specification:
• An Honors Bachelor of science degree in either Forestry, Wetlands management, Environmental studies, land management or any relevant science degree plus a postgraduate qualification in management studies from recognized Institution
• At least 9 years working experience, 3 of which at a principal level in Natural resource management or Environment
How to Apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Zombo District Local Government and the urban councils. Applicants should indicate the authority where they want to work and should address /forward their application to
The Secretary
District Service commission-Zombo
The application forms are obtainable from the Public service commission office, situated on 2nd Floor, Farmers house, Kampala, the Ministry of Local Government headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Applications should bear the title and reference number for the post
Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and Testimonials and three recent certified passport size photographs Those already in Government service should route their application through Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid unnecessary delays. Serving officers may submit an advance copy of the application directly to the secretary District Service commission Zombo to enable the Commission carry out the short listing. Those who had earlier on applied, need not to reapply.
Deadline: 24th April 2013
