Job Title: Head of Environmental

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Social Governance (ESG)  

Location: Bagamoyo

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ESG risk assessments at all operations in collaboration with relevant staff, develop a risk register, monitor implementation of mitigation, report to management.
• Develop and implement Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for the company including policies and procedures (environmental, social, CSI, stakeholder engagement).
• Review and help align/update procedures and systems for the company.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of the above by way of an Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP), track progress, update with the actions and report to management.
• Develop and implement a system to monitor and coordinate ESG data collection and aggregate data from each operation/affiliate companies. Data focuses on both negative and positive impacts.
• Keep a legal register - keep the company informed of ongoing changes in legislation and new or outstanding requirements for their operations. Ensure all permits and licenses are up to date.
• Support the company in negotiations with regulators about permits and licenses.
• Provide training in international environmental, social and H&S performance standards.
• Lead internal environmental and social audits.
• Coordinate positive environmental, labour, socio-economic benefits including a CSI plan linked to company operations and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and implementation of this plan.
• Annual budgeting for above activities in collaboration with colleagues.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.

Critical Success Factors

• A clear understanding of professional, statutory and legal requirements that govern Environmental Social Governance operations.
• Documented procedures and policies that guide on the day to day running of the department.
• Clear understanding and implementation of Environmental Social Action Plan (ESAP).

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required for this Role

Skills:

• Communication and interpersonal skills.  Innovative thinker.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good understanding of in-country legislations and international environmental and social standards and guidelines.

Job Experience:

• 9 plus years’ experience in a senior position in Environmental, Social Governance issues.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science.

HOW TO APPLY:

Frostan Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open to all. Qualified candidates should submit a CV and relevant certificates. Only candidates with the required experience will be contacted. Submissions to be sent to: Email: hr@frostan.co.tz: Closing date: 17 October 2021.