Graduate Trainee – Environment Scientist

Environmental Assessment & Compliance

•       Assist in the preparation and review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).

•       Conduct environmental baseline surveys, field data collection, and site assessments.

•       Monitor project compliance with national environmental regulations, standards, and project-specific mitigation measures.

•       Support environmental auditing activities for ongoing and completed projects.

•       Liaise with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and other regulatory bodies as required.

Reporting & Documentation

•       Prepare technical reports, field notes, monitoring logs, and correspondence.

•       Maintain accurate environmental databases and document management systems.

•         Contribute to the preparation of client deliverables and presentations.

Stakeholder Engagement

•       Participate in public consultations, community engagement, and stakeholder meetings.

•       Support awareness-raising activities on environmental protection and compliance.

•         Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications

•       A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Conservation Biology or a closely related field from a recognized institution.

•       Must have graduated no earlier than 2024.

Work Experience

•       This is a graduate-entry position; no prior work experience is required.

•         Hands-on field experience gained during academic training, internships, or voluntary work in an environmental context is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

•       Working knowledge of Ugandan environmental legislation, NEMA guidelines, and EIA processes.

•       Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with any GIS tool(s) is an added advantage.

•       Strong analytical and report-writing skills in English.

•       Ability to work in the field, including in rural and remote locations.

•         High level of integrity, diligence, and attention to detail.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents combined into a single PDF attachment via email:

•         A cover/application letter addressed to the Deputy Managing Director — Finance & Administration.

•         A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating at least three (3) academic/professional referees with their names, designations, daytime telephone contacts, and email addresses.

•         Copies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts.

NB:

•         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

•         Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

•         Handwritten, scanned and hard copy submissions will be dismissed immediately.

•         JBN Consults & Planners Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

•         Applicants must be eligible to work in Uganda.

•         All applications must reach us by the deadline indicated above. Late applications will not be considered.