Environmental Coordinator

Environmental studies

• Liaise with applicable stakeholders to define and develop the scope of work for environmental studies to support permitting activities for operations in Namibia
• Ensure selection of competent consultants for the execution of EIA, EBS, etc. in line with company standard and any applicable country regulations
• Follow up with relevant regulatory bodies for approval of environmental screening or activities as may be applicable
• Project manage the environmental assessment process and its deliverables Coordinate and facilitate field work as office-based company representative and ensure timely completion
• Ensure that environmental studies are carried out in line with statutory guidelines and company specifications
• Track progress of studies and assessments and prepare periodic reports for management
• Ensure that any changes to environmental permitting regulations are tracked and reported to HSE Manager

Environmental & social management plans

• Act as project manager for the development of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP’s)
• Ensure that the ESMP’s are developed in compliance with company specifications and applicable national regulations
• Provide advice to operational entities on the requirements of ESMP’s and assist where required in ensuring that operational contractors are aware of and trained in the requirements
• Coordinate preparation of ESMP close-out and ensure quality and timely submission to authorities

Environmental reporting

• Develop and supervise waste management workflows ensuring that environmental and best practice standards including company specifications and local regulations are met
• Set up environmental performance reporting protocols with operational entities and sites and ensure that accurate environmental performance reporting is received
• Carry out timely environmental performance reporting to both internal and external stakeholders

Environmental coordination

• Assist in or lead HSE audits where required
• Provide expertise in local and international environmental and permitting regulations
• Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues, whether legislative or best practice.
• Train staff at all levels in environmental issues and responsibilities.
• Implement and track the Sustainable goals of the entity
• Track the budget related to above activities
• Serve as a member of the crisis or emergency management team to advise on environmental related issues.
• Develop and implement the company biodiversity action plan
• Any other duties as may be delegated

Other:

• Full respect of confidentiality in all matters
• HSE: actively participate in trainings, respect and apply internal policies and report all anomalies

Accountabilities

• Ensure a high level of reliability and quality on the performed activities
• Ensure environmental studies are performed in compliance with company requirements and local regulation

• Degree in Environmental Science or related subject, Master’s degree a plus
• 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 gained in environmental studies and ESIA
• In depth knowledge of environmental and permitting regulations
• In depth technical knowledge and experience in application of good international industry practice
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Excellent active listening and presentation skills
• High interest in energy sector and environmental fields

Closing Date: 18 March 2025