Office Of The Executive Director
The Executive Director (ED) is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of NEMA.
The ED is responsible for; the day-to-day administration and operations of the Authority, which are accomplished through strategic planning, resource mobilization, and effective fund and property management. His duties include ensuring accountability, supporting the Board and Policy Committee on Environment, and maintaining the Authority’s overall effectiveness in achieving its mandate and vision. Additionally, he fosters stakeholder partnerships at national, regional, and international levels for effective environmental management. He promotes corporate governance and oversees efficient management across all departments.
The Office of the Executive Director consists of two divisions – Legal and Corporate Affairs, and Strategic Planning and Partnerships – and five units: Procurement, Monitoring and Evaluation, Corporate Communications, Crime Intelligence, and Internal Audit and Risk Management. These divisions and units report directly to the Executive Director, providing essential support across all departments to ensure the achievement of targets and effective implementation of the Authority’s mandate. The office has a total staff of 27 employees.
In the fiscal year 2023/24, the Office of the Executive Director achieved significant milestones that enhanced its operational effectiveness and service delivery. The Institution’s annual budget appropriation increased from UGX18.94 billion in 2022/2023 to UGX42.29 billion in 2023/2024, allowing for expanded resources and capabilities.
The establishment and operationalization of the Environmental Protection Force (EPF) marked a major advancement in enforcing environmental regulations. New policies and guidelines were launched to strengthen environmental governance. These include: Management of Hazardous Chemicals and Products Containing Hazardous Chemicals, Regulations, Air Quality Standards, Regulations and EPF Regulations.
As part of the restructuring efforts, NEMA successfully recruited at least half of the new staff structure, with 217 members on board by June 2024, enhancing the organization’s capacity to serve Ugandans more effectively. The office also focused on automation of the operations through the implementation of electronic document management (e-doc) and the ELMIS.
Additionally, significant progress was made in wetland restoration efforts, demonstrating a commitment to environmental rehabilitation. The Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) collection increased by 9.9% from UGX12.85 billion in FY2022/2023 to UGX14.26 billion in FY2023/2024. These achievements collectively underscore the Office of the Executive Director’s dedication to improving environmental management and operational efficiency.
