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HSSE - Environmental Management (Retainer)

Chipinge | Chimanimani

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Chipinge | Chimanimani
  • Grade: Administrative support - LICA-6, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Environment
    • Security and Safety
    • Documentation and Information Management
    • Natural Resource Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Health, Safety and Environment
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5329/27850
Department/office AFR, KEMCO, Zimbabwe
Duty station Chipinge/Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-6
Duration Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Application period 04-Apr-2024 to 18-Apr-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Analytical and Technical support;

  • Assist the Lead Engineers in the roll out of the Environmental and Social Management Framework in consultation with the Project Management Unit (PIU).

  • Be the focal point for all Health and Safety matters and assist the Lead Engineers in developing the HS plan.

  • Help the Lead Engineers coordinate the environmental and social screening processes of site-specific activities conducted by the UNOPS C.I. and PCIREP Chipinge and Chimanimani Office.

  • Monitoring and reporting of site-specific ESMPs for activities conducted by the UNOPS field Offices.

  • Assist in coordination of the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Environmental and Social Management Tools including Labor Management Procedures (LMP), Gender Based Violence Action Plan, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Prevention Action Plan and Child Protection Action Plan.

  • Carry out a series of spot checks to ensure mitigation measures are properly implemented in line with the guideline.

  • In collaboration with the Reporting and M&E Associate, compile weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports on Environmental and Social as per outline in the ESMP or may be required by the Project Manager.

  • Handle additional assignments as directed by the Project Manager.

Representation, Operations, Management and Implementation;

  • Identify challenges, opportunities, priorities and needs for the implementation of the site specific ESMPs.

  • Assist the PM and Engineers in reviewing and assessing products/services provided by consultants and experts counterparts.

  • Advice on administrative measures and actions required for ensuring the compliance with requirements set in the site specific ESMPs.

  • Prepare reports to be submitted to the PIU and other stakeholders.

Capacity Building;

  • Provide technical support to the UNOPS C.I. and PCIREP field Offices and field engineers.

  • Carry out training and capacity building on Health and Safety matters, environmental and social management tools and plans, for staff, contractors and community Workers.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • Completion of secondary school certificate is required

  • First University Degree in Environmental and Social Studies or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required

Experience
  • A Minimum of 6 years experience is defined as experience in Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Health & Safety Management is required

  • Experience in Environmental law is required

  • Experience working with national governments is required

  • Knowledge of Zimbabwe government Environmental assessment process and procedure is essential

  • Experience in infrastructure and interacting with civil society organisations is an asset

  • Experience /knowledge of web-based applications and Google Suite products, especially google forms,sheets, docs and slides is an asset.

Language Requirements

  • Full working knowledge of English is required. 
  • Knowledge of a second UN or regional working language is an asset.
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