Senior Information Systems Officer – NEMA Uganda
JOB TITLE: Senior Information Systems Officer
DEPARTMENT: Environment Planning and Coordination
REPORTS TO: Asst. Commissioner, Environment Information Systems
SALARY SCALE: NEMA E4
SUPERVISES: Information Systems Officer
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To support management of a robust Environment Information Management System at NEMA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development and implementation of Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports for the division
- Initiate development of environment information management systems
- Support acquisition and maintenance of environment information management systems
- Support establishment and maintenance of an efficient and secure Environment Information System
- Effectively secure data and information systems
- Oversee NEMA software programming and applications development for information acquisition and dissemination.
- Support management of Environment Information Systems within the Institution
- Support the compilation of the State of Environment Reports for Uganda
- Support and promote applied research and innovations
- Supervise and appraise staff under him/her
- Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
- An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Information Systems or Geographical Information Systems development and management
- A Master’s Degree in Environment and Natural Resources Management or Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing or related field. Professional certification in information systems development and management
Experience:
Must have at least three years’ relevant professional working experience in Environment Information Systems development and management in a reputable organization.
COMPETENCES AND SKILLS:
- Excellent scientific analytical skills
- Knowledge and skills in Strategic Planning
- Knowledge and skills in Conservation Planning
- Leadership, team building and supervision skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Good understanding of mitigation hierarchy
- Financial and Human Resource management skills
- Excellent scholarly writing, publication, and presentation skills
- Resource Mobilization skills
- Risk Management skills
- High moral integrity
- Knowledge Management skills
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant positions in the Authority.
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Potential candidates should download an application form from the NEMA website, fill the form and attach “O” and “A” level certificates, Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree Transcripts and Certificates, Professional certificates where applicable and Employment letters in one pdf file named: “Position-Name of Applicant”.
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The one pdf file should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 24th November, 2026.
- Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered.
- Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts.
- Applicants who previously applied for re-advertised posts should not reapply.
- Only successful candidates at any stage shall be contacted.
- Any form of lobbying to Executive Director, Board or any other authority or individual will lead to automatic disqualification of the Applicant.
GOOD LUCK!
