Oil & Gas industry- Nft Consult Environmental & Biodiversity Field Officer Jobs in Uganda
Oil & Gas industry- Nft Consult Environmental & Biodiversity Field Officer Jobs in Uganda
Our client in the Oil & gas industry is looking to hire competent, self-driven candidates for the role of Environmental & Biodiversity Field Officer (EBFO) reporting to HSE Lead Officer.
Job Purpose
To implement environmental compliance scheduled at site level within the Company and across operations thus enforcing measures to address the risks and minimize/prevent any negative impacts on the Ugandan wildlife and environment.
To cooperate with partners, local authorities, local communities and relevant organizations in managing environmental compliance and implementing the Biodiversity Strategy and related Action Plan (BAP) across all company sites.
To validate recommendations, commitments and studies from EIA/Environmental Study/Legal Approvals etc. and ensure their coordination and implementation at site level.
To assist with delivery of training packages on various environmental and
biodiversity issues both internal and external.
To cooperate with other Company Departments located in the field developing new compliance strategies and implementing environmental and biodiversity compliance requirements.
To assist with the preparation and presentation of materials on environmental compliance and biodiversity management for stakeholder consultation meetings.
To participate in local awareness and education activities about Environmental and Biodiversity Management with Project teams on site, local authorities and local communities.
To assist in implementation of work programme for Company-wide ISO14001 Certification.
To participate in Inspections and Audits to ensure compliance with Environmental Aspects of Company Management Systems.
To collect site monitoring data required for all reporting requirements (including reports to regulators, reports to Group, reports to sites). To follow up on environmental incidents.
To assure the visibility of ongoing environmental and biodiversity compliance activities throughout the Company.
To assist in the preparation of responses to
enquiries and claims regarding company environmental and biodiversity protection and performance.
To maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSE standards.
To network with the other senior specialists both inside and outside the region in sharing best practices and lessons learned.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science related fields, with emphasis on wildlife management, Botany, Herpetology, Mammalogy, fish biology, and ornithology.
2-5 years’ experience in managing environmental compliance, wildlife management and implementation of biodiversity projects in an operational environment (preferably oil and gas or other similar industry).
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Ugandan Environmental Legislation and IFC Performance Standards.
Good understanding of ISO14001 EMS, preferably with experience of system auditing and implementation.
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations with a wide range of Stakeholders including local communities, industry, NGOs and other International Organizations.
Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Negotiation, conflict management skills.
Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Good report writing and analytical skills.
Fluency in English (written and spoken), and local languages preferable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Oil & Gas industry- Nft Consult Environmental & Biodiversity Field Officer Jobs in Uganda
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