Ocan Michael Christophar

Core Functions of Senior Environment Officer

1.    Implementing environmental management laws, regulations, strategies and action plans to achieve compliance at all levels.
2.    Conducting appraisals of all development plans and technical proposals for both government and private developers in regards to Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).
3.    Public sensitization on environmental policies, laws and conservation programmes on the environment.
4.    Advising the council and local environmental committees on environmental policy and ensuring conformity with the sustainability goals.
5.    Collecting, analyzing and reporting environmental data through monitoring, measurements, and testing samples to mitigate air, water, noise and soil pollution.
6.    Coordinating cross-functional teams to implement green projects, including climate change, energy efficiency programs and biodiversity conservation efforts.
7.    Plan, implement and monitor programs & projects for ensuring a clean city and improving the ambience through sustainable management of solid waste and parks.
8.    Management and audit of all major projects to ensure compliance with all environmental, climate change and health and safety provisions.
9.    Preparing work plans and budgeting for environment management programmes.
10.    Preparing and submitting quarterly reports on the status of environment in Gulu City