Environment/Ecological Compliance Officer Jobs – Q-Sourcing Servtec
Job Title: Environment/Ecological Compliance Officer
Organisation: Q-Sourcing Servtec
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
Job Summary: On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Environment/Ecological Compliance Officer to work in Uganda. The job holder will be based in the field on a rotational basis. Post holder responsible for site specific environmental compliance monitoring and reporting and assistance with implementation of company H3SE MS throughout project execution including enabling infrastructure works, the main construction campaigns, third party activities (including waste management, water management, construction materials management etc) for both Tilenga and Tilenga Feeder pipeline. Particular focus shall be on areas of sensitivity including MFNP, Ramsar Site, Lake Albert shoreline, activities within Wetlands, near forests and protected areas.
The Job Holder will assist the Company in implementing the activities in accordance with ESMPs, International Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities:
- Undertake environmental compliance activities as per H3SE MS, project procedures and site-specific compliance requirements as appropriate and in collaboration with EBFOs, Environment & Biodiversity Team, RSES, site construction teams, contractors and sub-contractors
- Ensure pre, during and post construction activities and appropriate monitoring are being undertaken in accordance with relevant documentation i.e. relevant Environment & Social Management Plans, Supporting Management Plans and contractor specific procedures
- Identify non-compliances and provide feedback via formal process on any negative impacts and communicate these to EBFS and Kampala office.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to contractor teams on site throughout performance of the work to ensure effective management of impacts
- Provide feedback regarding adaptive management to project teams and that of project contractors
- Be up to date with local perceptions of Total’s environment performance and anticipate risks.
- Coordinate third party inspection activity at site level
- Undertake period inspection, internal audits, and monitoring of on-site and off-site activities related to project, support findings closure
- Roll out site based environmental training and coordinate emergency response exercises
- Ensure that site documentation related to compliance activities are maintained and up to date
- Ensure collection of site data required for all reporting requirements (including reports to regulators, reports to Group, reports to sites, etc.)
- Participate in incident investigations ensuring effective action identification, follow up and close out
- Ensure that environmental reporting obligations are implemented at site level and ensure close coordination of reporting with Environment and Biodiversity Team based in Kampala
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific, environmental or ecological based discipline
- Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in managing environmental compliance activities for construction projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of Ugandan Environmental Legislation, ESIA requirements, knowledge of the application of IFC Performance Standards is desired
- Good understanding of HSE MS with focus on ISO14001.
How to Apply:
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged apply online at the link below.
Note:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Q-Sourcing Servtec is an equal opportunity employer. any solicitation will lead to disqualification.
Deadline: 4th September 2021 by 5:00pm
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