Description
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED
Master of Science degree (in Natural or Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Engineering) with at least 15 years environmental management experience in the construction and extractive industries, preferably oil and gas, onshore pipeline & related facility scopes are essential.
Previous environmental experience in the construction industry is essential, for large scale projects for international clients.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) including the ability to articulate Environmental concerns and solutions with teams consisting of individuals with various technical and educational backgrounds.
Good environmental field experience and knowledge of TOTAL standards, applicable international performance standards (IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles IV, World Bank EHS guidelines and other related best practice including Uganda and Tanzania regulatory requirements (where applicable).
Good track record of working experience with lender financed projects e.g., WB, IFC, EBRD, ADB, AFD, KfW, AfDB, EIB, Standard Bank, Standard Chartered etc. Detailed knowledge and understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 31000.
Knowledge of Uganda and Tanzania regulations desirable.
Experience working in African countries especially East Africa is desirable but not compulsory.
Experience in analysing environmental data to report accurate KPI’s and potential non-compliance status back to the project management team.
ACTIVITIES:
Provide overall leadership and guidance to the Project Environmental team.
Environmental management of the entire project to ensure the project is executed in accordance with Project Environmental Standards including Uganda and Tanzania regulatory requirements (where applicable), TOTAL standards, applicable international performance standards (IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles IV, World Bank EHS guidelines and other related best practice e.g., GIIP.
Interface with the Project Management Team to ensure that the Project’s Environmental requirements & commitments are well understood, and that necessary resources, process and mechanisms are available to enable compliance.
Act as lead interface between Company and Contractors team members regarding environmental management, compliance, audits, monitoring and associated activities, providing environmental regulatory advice as required.
Participate & provide input to the development of Contractor Control Plans (CCP), Contractor Implementation Plans and Procedures (CIPP), oversee contractor implementation of ESIA, ESMP, ESAP, BAP commitments and other related project documents.
Work with Contractors to ensure environmental plans, procedures and method statements are suitable, and monitor implementation to ensure compliance.
Provide environmental advice and solutions related to aspects such as environmental permitting/licensing, waste management, air quality, noise, hazardous materials management, soil management, erosion and sediment control, water quality, waste, and rehabilitation etc.
Oversee the implementation of the Project Environment Verification and Assurance Program and develop additional tools (if necessary) to support the implementation of such.
Build and maintain strong and solid working relationship & engage with management representatives and, construction team.
Participate in project Go/No-Go, and Environment reviews for project mobilization.
Review and approve of Contractor’s submitted project environmental documents, such as Method Statements, EMP, SOP’s and WMS etc.
Ensure any environmental design mitigations are captured in CONTRACTORS EMP and related procedures.
Actively participate in the company audit and self-assessment program for environmental compliance.
Attend regular scheduled project meetings as required and verify Environmental metrics and KPI’s table.
Support internal, government (NEMA and PAU for Uganda, and NEMC for Tanzania), private/third party, and lender Audits as necessary.
Owner of environmental data collected from the field. Establish and manage robust environmental data management systems.