Graduate Trainee – Environment Scientist

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

Submit to:

Subject Line: “Graduate Trainee – Environment Scientist [Application]”

Physical Address: JBN Consults & Planners Ltd, Plot 8189 Kira-Mulawa, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: Friday, 1st May 2026

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.