Environment Health and Safety Manager at M-KOPA Solar

Job Functions

• You will ensure compliance with EHS laws, regulations, best practices, and internal procedures in Kenya and support other M-KOPA entities.
• You will develop and support the implementation and embedding of health and safety policies, processes, and procedures.
• You will champion EHS activities and standards and support M-KOPA to achieve high safety standards in Kenya and support other M-KOPA markets.
• You will manage EHS KPIs to track progress and advise M-KOPA management on emerging health and safety risks and develop and implement mitigating plans.
• You will support the management of EHS investor compliance obligations.
• You will coordinate M-KOPA's EHS management initiatives including risk assessments, training and sensitization programs, and employee-led health and safety committees among others.
• You will lead EHS audits and inspections developing corrective and preventative action plans as needed.
• You will conduct periodic reviews and audits (both internally and externally) and implement findings in a timely and effective manner.
• You will update the monthly and quarterly submission of EHS reports.

Experience Required

• You should have a university qualification in a relevant discipline including environmental health & Safety management, security management, risk management, or relevant professional qualifications.
• Have recognized EHS Certifications and in-depth knowledge of EHS law, regulations, guidelines, and international best practices.
• You should have at least three (3) years of experience as an EHS professional working in a warehouse an advantage.
• Have a strong track record of performing and overseeing EHS risk assessments, audits, action plans, and maintaining an EHS action and reporting system.
• Have strong written, verbal, communication, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Having a valid driving license is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Great compensation package
• Private health insurance (inpatient outpatient, maternity, eye care, and dental)
• Group Life Cover
• Hybrid working
• Airtime allowance
• WIFI payment up to 5 Mbps monthly
• 21 days per annum (excluding public holidays).