Job Requirement

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Science, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field is required.
• A combination of a Bachelor's degree in the above subjects, along with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
• Additional certifications or specialized training in HSSE management, risk assessment, incident investigation or related areas are desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of at least two (2) years of experience in Construction, infrastructure, or development projects is required.
• At least one (1) year demonstrated experience in implementing HSSE measures, conducting risk assessments, and developing HSSE plans and procedures is required.
• Experience in providing technical assistance and guidance on HSSE issues to project teams and stakeholders is an asset.

• Experience providing training on HSSE related topics is highly desirable;

• Experience developing and implementing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) is an advantage,• Knowledge of international HSSE standards, regulations, and best practices is preferred.

• Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainable practices is highly desirable.

• Experience in monitoring and reporting on HSSE performance (leading and lagging indicators) is an asset.

• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels, including government agencies, contractors, and local communities is desired.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate HSSE concepts and promote a culture of safety is preferred.

• Experience in personnel management, including training and capacity building initiatives, is desirable.

• Familiar with planning tools such as MS Projects (or similar) and web-based applications and Google-Suite products, especially google docs, sheets, slides and form and other relevant software tools is desirable.

• Strong problem-solving skills are an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required

• Fluency in spoken, written and reading local language (Amharic) is required

• Knowledge of other UN languages will be considered an asset.

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