The EHS Officer is responsible for driving the implementation, monitoring and auditing of all health,
Safety and Environmental specific Acts and SHE management systems in place.
Provide support to the implementing, monitoring and auditing of all health and safety specific Acts and
SHE management systems in place. This will include activities such as daily SHE Incident investigation
reports, inspections, Audits, daily SHE induction training etc.
• Ensures compliance with current legislation and management of performance against
environmental health and safety standards-IFC and ISO.
• A key role in the development and promotion of a positive and proactive health and
safety culture on site.
• The EHS Officer will work on a shift basis, monitoring operations and providing support
during assigned shifts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to the implementation, monitoring and auditing of the ISO 14001 & 45001 SHE
management systems in place. This will include activities such as daily SHE Incident investigation
reports, Audits, daily SHE induction training, SHE Systems activities, invoice follow up, conducting
SHE monthly meetings, PPE requisition and management, contractors in the site monitoring and
conducting SHE training.
• The daily, weekly and monthly documentation of SHE reports (Investigation reports, audit reports,
SHE programs, reports (conducting these of being part of such functions), used in the company,
• Develop and deliver fire safety training programs for employees during shifts, ensuring all
personnel are equipped with knowledge of fire prevention, emergency procedures, and proper use
of firefighting equipment.
• SHE inspection program
• Conducting risk assessments
• Internal contractors’ audits
• contractors’ minimum requirements updates and SHE File Approval
• SHE contractors file approval
• SHE training budget control.
• Conducting SHE incident investigations and follow up on recommended actions

• Implementation, monitoring and auditing the SHE system
• Follow up on SHE meeting outstanding findings
• Assisting with SHE budgets control.
• Auditing SHE systems and records as part of the audit team
• Documenting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Updating SHE statistics when required to
• Follow up on of legal appointments for all staff
• Conducting Induction training daily
• Waste activities monitoring
• Updating SHE induction material as requested
• Spill kits inspections and
• Spill response assimilation
• Fire Fighting Equipment Inspection /Aiudit
• Identifying SHE aspects and impacts on site
• EHS Policy communication
• Conduct Systems Internal Audits, i.e. ISO 14001 & 45001
• Emergency response co-ordination
• Contractors’ inspections daily
• Conducting all internal SHE training
• Follow up on outdated MSDS
• Awareness Trainings

Job Requirements

COMPETENCIES: -
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001 standards
• Must have good communication skills, including presentation skills, listening, writing and oral
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Ability to meet targets, report on incidents and keep records of all HSE related activities
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of forging and developing effective relationships
• Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity
• Proactiveness and self-driven
• High level of written and oral communication
• Good analytical and trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to work well in team environment
• Ability to work well in multi-national and multi-cultural environment
• Shift work, including evenings, nights, and weekends as required.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental
  Engineering and a related field or equivalent EHS Certificates
• MS Office user, Excel and Power point
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ) preferred.

Experience:
• Must have demonstrated SHE Experience ( Min 2+ years) in SHE Environments in any supply
/manufacturing responsibilities in FMCG industries. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
experience are highly recommended

How To Apply

Application instruction

Please title your application with the subject line: -"EHS Officer"

Candidates meeting the above-required qualifications are invited to send their CVs through careers@samanu.com or elias.kasaye@samanu.com

Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged and will be given preferential consideration, as we deeply value diversity..

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.

Application deadline: June 18, 2025