Environment Health and Safety Manager at M-Kopa Solar

Job Description

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M-KOPA’s mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone. OUR GROWTH SO FAR… M-KOPA has connected more than , homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over new homes being added every day.

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.

Requirements

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 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). Annual leave is accrued at the standard rate of 1.75 days per month