Health Safety and Environmental Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety Compliance and Implementation
• Develop and implement company-wide health, safety, environment and social initiatives to ensure compliance with local and national regulations.
• Regularly review and audit health, safety, environment and social procedures to align with current laws and best practices.
• Training and Development
• Design, schedule, and conduct health, safety, environment and social training sessions across the company, tailored to meet legal requirements and address specific company needs.
• Initiate and manage health, safety, environment and social awareness programs to enhance employees’ understanding and adherence to international best practices.
• Policy Oversight, Enforcement, and Compliance
• Continuously update health, safety, environment and social policies to align with current legal and industry requirements.
• Ensure the company-wide adoption of health, safety, environment and social policies by effectively collaborating with department heads to integrate these standards into everyday business operations.
• Develop and maintain enforcement protocols for health, safety, environment and social compliance within the company, including clear procedures for addressing and escalating violations and instituting disciplinary measures as necessary.
• Advisory and Support Functions
• Serve as the primary contact for all health, safety, environment and social-related inquiries and provide expert advice and solutions to management and staff.
• Lead incident investigations and analyses, recommending preventive measures and strategies to avoid future occurrences.
• Community and Environmental Safety
• Conduct community outreach programs focused on public health, safety, and environmental protection education regarding electricity, water and ferry use.
• Collaborate with local communities to identify health, safety, environmental and social concerns and develop community-specific and responsive enhancement programs.
• Regulatory and Ethical Standards
• Ensure all company practices comply with health, safety, environmental and social-oriented regulations to enhance operational safety and avoid legal penalties.
• Promote an ethical approach to health, safety, environment and society beyond mere compliance with laws to protect the well-being of employees, customers and the community.
• Engage with government bodies, regulatory authorities, and industry groups to discuss and align on health, safety, environment and social standards.
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Social Compliance Audits
• Conduct regular internal and external audits to assess health, safety, environment and social standards compliance.to identify areas where the company may be at risk of non-compliance.
• Compile detailed reports from audit findings and present them to the management and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of corrective action plans based on audit findings, and monitor the progress of these plans to ensure they effectively address the identified issues.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all health, safety, environment and social audits, compliance documentation, and related communications.
• Other Duties
• Ensure that all health, safety, environment and social-related activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Establish controls to prevent unethical conduct within the health, safety, environment and social processes and programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies/engineering.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Certified Fire Safety and Emergency Response Training.
• Details of experience
• Six (6) years of experience in a similar role and two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in applying IFC Performance Standards Projects.

Knowledge, skills and competences

• Strong attention to detail and commitment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Multitasking
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Confidentiality and discretion.