- Essential duties and accountabilities:
- Oversee the implementation of environmental and community objectives and targets set for the company and ensure everyone is aware of them.
- Ensure those employees and others working on behalf of the company at all levels and functions are aware of the E&C performance expectations and the consequences of not meeting them.
- Work as a team with all departments to assist them to achieve their E&C performance expectations.
- Ensure assigned actions related to E&C obligations are completed in a timely manner.
- Consult with all departments and government agencies (local and national level) on E&C compliance.
- Supervise the performance of direct reports in terms of results and carrying out their assigned responsibilities.
- Report all E&C hazards, near misses and incidents in accordance with site requirements.
- Train direct reports on proper E&C incident and grievance investigations and carry out action plans as required.
- Conduct and guide the CLO in stakeholder engagement according to the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and the Grievance Mechanism.
- Build good community and stakeholder relations to maintain a social licence to operate.
- Routinely review E&C performance within all work areas.
- Maintain E&C policies and legal obligations so they are up-to-date and applicable.
- Maintain and assist in the production and review of E&C management documentation, such as policies, procedures, manuals, management plans, etc.
- Ensure Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) are conducted on time especially with new projects or significant operations modifications);
- Advise
- Manage resettlement and compensation activities on site in line with best performance standards and maintain the required up to date database.
- Keep and maintain up to date records, information, and data for E&C activities.
- Develop rehabilitation and closure plans with costs as required.
- Plan and carry out reclamation activities as required.
- Co-ordinate and facilitate general E&C awareness sessions (e.g. induction) and specific training courses for all employees, contractors and suppliers as required.
- Commission, manage and/or support external service providers where necessary.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on E&C, as required.
- Assist with the implementation of E&C sustainable practices throughout the site.
- Complete monitoring and database maintenance as per license conditions and reporting requirements.
- Promote a favourable public image of the company through community outreach programs.
- Incorporate E&C management as part of site reviews and inspections.
- Incorporate E&C performance into compensation and advancement decisions; and
- Any other duties as directed by your leaders.
- Qualifications, Competencies and Skills:
- Postgraduate Degree or equivalent qualification in Social and/or Environmental Management.
- Degree in Environmental Management, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, sustainability studies and related fields
- Professional Registration with Professional Bodies where applicable.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental and social management, monitoring, data analysis, senior supervisory role, community relationships, report writing
- Experience in developing and conducting E&C training for employees, contractors, and service providers.
- A strong personal commitment to implement policies and procedures, with the ability to foster strong health, E&C awareness culture among personnel.
- Ability to mentor and work with people from a wide range of nationalities and cultures and the willingness to share skills and knowledge with others.
- Excellent planning, organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and the self-discipline to achieve tasks on time.
- Valid Driver’s Licence (Category B).
- Good competency in Kinyarwanda, French and English
