Environmental ,Social,Health and Safety Officer

Job Purpose:Tinaw Business S.C. is legally registered entity established in accordance with the Commercial Code of Ethiopia. Located in Guraghe Zone of the Central Ethiopian State the Company is currently engaged in the production and export of roses. The Company is committed to achieving higher standards by integrating Environmental Social Health and Safety (ESHS) considerations throughout its growth strategy with the objective of adhering to Good International Industrial Practices, and an adequate management system commensurate to its E&S risks.

Duties and Responsibilities: For the realization of the aforementioned job purposes, the major duties and responsibilities of the person assigned as Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) officer  are mentioned as follows:

 The Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Manager will implement the ESHS policies and procedures developed by the company to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. He/she will also be continuously be engaged to identify safety, health, and environmental risks gaps, and implement continues improvements.

This position requires a self-starter adept in directing ESHS activities; internal and external reporting of ESHS performance metrics; communication of national and local regulatory requirements. Further, he/she will be responsible for the company’s compliance to international certifications, ensuring closure of annual audits on timely basis and implement recommended corrective action plans. The successful candidate will develop and deliver training for subordinate ESHS related personnel, manage interfaces with the public and governmental authorities on ESHS related issues.

Essential Functions:

·       Implementing ESHS management systems, policies and procedures, including the implementation of ESHS action plans (where relevant);

·       Ensure company compliance to its ESHS policies and procedure;

·       Report on month, quarterly and annual bases on ESHS policies/procedures implementation progress;

·       Manage the company’s compliance to international certifications, ensuring closure of annual audits on timely basis and implement recommended corrective action plans

·       Assessing gaps against ESHS requirements and policies and identify opportunities for value addition;

·       Organize training ESHS for company employees;

·       Ensure that ESHS rights are embedded in company-wide legal documents (where appropriate);

·       Regularly monitor company’s compliance with ESHS requirements and policies, including the implementation of agreed action plans and relaying findings to senior management;

Minimum requirements:

·      Degree from an accredited institution in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or Environmental Management (or equivalent fields);

·      Knowledge of industry trends and applicable legislation/regulation of the country and the ability to travel to multiple sites, often at short notice;

·      Trainable on farm ESHS activities

·      Proficient in English.

Personal skills:

·      Strong communication skills, including report writing (use of PowerPoint and diagrams to present information in a concise format) and oral communication.

·      Highly motivated and results driven.

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·      Proven ability to mentor and grow the skills of company employees.

·      Demonstrated ability to independently manage and priorities a busy and diverse workload with a range of deliverable for a variety of stakeholders.

·      Enjoy working as part of a team, collaborating and coordinating where appropriate.

·      Good judgement and attention to details.

Technical skills:

Familiar with international ESHS guidelines and references (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, ILO Core Conventions);