HSSE – Environmental Management (Retainer)

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

• Completion of secondary school certificate is required

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