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  • Posted: Dec 6, 2016
    Deadline: Dec 16, 2016
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    Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is a consortium that was established to manage the parastatal railways of Kenya and Uganda. The consortium won the bid for private management of the century-old Uganda Railway in 2005. The Kenya-Uganda railway had been run by the East African Railways and Harbours Corporation 1948 - 1977. In 2014, RVR moved 1,334 million net tonne ...
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    Environmental and Social (E&S) Advisor

    Main Purpose of the Job:
    To ensure compliance with:
    • National legislation,
    • Kenya concession environmental and social management obligations,
    • Permits and License conditions,
    • IFC Performance Standards and other Safeguard Policies
    • To implement the company’s Environment Management Plan (EMP).
    • To implement RVR’s Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS)

    General Responsibilities

    • Liaise with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).
    • Conduct internal environmental awareness training.
    • Conduct environmental induction for new staff, visitors and contractors.
    • Carry out internal compliance audits to the IEMS, EMP and other management systems.
    • Review environmental monitoring reports and update corrective action registers.

    Key Duties

    Waste Management

    • Update and maintain hazardous and non-hazardous waste records.
    • Update facility specific waste management plans.
    • Audit third party waste management facilities.
    • Supervise third party NEMA licensed waste handlers.
    Accidental Spills
    • Update and maintain an environmental emergency preparedness and response plan.
    • Conduct self-assessment audit for Tier 1 oil spill readiness.
    • Coordinate emergency response drills with stakeholders.
    • Conduct practical HAZMAT training to emergency response teams.
    • Assess spill sites and recommend appropriate cleanup methods.
    Biodiversity Management
    • Maintain an updated ecological database for the active network.
    • Advise management on any significant biodiversity issues.
    Material Management (non-renewable)
    • Compile and review operations and vegetation management chemicals (e.g. lubricants, spirits and herbicides) consumption and reclamation inventory.
    • Maintain an updated MSDS register.
    • Recommend optimization opportunities for non-renewable materials consumption.
    • Support the procurement process with review of new products.
    Environmental Management System (EMS) Certification Process
    • Maintain and update documentation and records.
    • Coordinate ISO 14001 surveillance / certification audit.
    • Follow-up with closure of non-conformities.
    • Participate in management review meetings.
    Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS) Manual
    • Formulate IEMS Committees in all registered Workplaces.
    • Offer technical support to the IEMS committees.
    • Maintain and update the IEMS Manual.
    Energy Management System
    • Maintain and update energy resource related data.
    • Compile daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
    • Develop facility specific energy management plans.
    Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Audits (EAs)
    • Carry out internal EAs annually.
    • Participate in the undertaking of EIAs.
    Academic / Professional Qualifications / Certifications
    • Minimum Degree in Environmental Studies from recognized institutions.
    • A Master’s degree in Environmental studies will be an added advantage.
    • MUST Be a Certified Environmental Impact Assessor and a Certified Environmental Lead Auditor by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
    • Hold an ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Certification by an ISO Accredited Institution.
    Knowledge, Experience and Skills
    • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in an environmental advisory role in a production setup.
    • ISO 14001 working knowledge.
    • Participated in an Environmental Impact Assessment and / or Environmental Audit as either a team member or contributing specialist.
    • Data Analytical skills.
    • Computer Literacy.
    • Demonstrated ability to work under minimum supervision.

    Method of Application

    • Suitably qualified applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs including a day time contact phone number and email addresses citing the relevant job title on the subject line to:- recruitment@rvr.co.ke
    • Note: The deadline for submitting application is before by close of business on 16th December, 2016
    • NB: In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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