Health and Safety Engineer

• Our client supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian & development projects around the world. Their mission is to help people build better lives & countries achieve sustainable development.

• Their areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management & human resources.

Purpose & scope of assignment:

• The Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Officer will report directly to the Project Manager & ensure full coordination with the Site Engineer, Safeguard Officer & other project team members.

• In general, the main duties of the HSSE Officer include ensuring compliance with occupational health & safety, social & environmental laws, procedures, guidelines, specifications & to provide advice on measures needed to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations in construction sites. The HSSE Officer needs to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards & foster a culture of attention to health, safety, social & environment management in all work sites under the project throughout the project life cycle.

• The HSSE Officer shall focus primarily on prevention of accidents & is expected to be detail oriented & ready to act in emergencies.

More specifically, the HSSE Officer will be responsible for the following substantive tasks:

• Ensure compliance with local & international safety regulations.

• Develop & implement safety training programs for all workers.

• Advise & instruct project staff, contractors, consultants & other stakeholders on various safety, health, social & environmental related matters related to project implementation.

• Support the Civil Engineer in raising awareness on health & safety issues among project staff, consultants, contractors & other stakeholders within in client in general, working closely with all related sections.

• Support risk assessment & enforce preventative measures on HSSE.

• Support, organize & conduct HSSE training for contractors, consultants & other stakeholders.

• Organize & deliver HSSE training sessions for contractors & site personnel.

• Review & ensure the adequacy of emergency response plans related to contractor activities.

• Conduct drills & simulations to test emergency preparedness.

• Oversee installations, maintenance processes & disposal of substances, plant & equipment etc. to ensure they are done in conformity with applicable laws & industry best practice.

• Support the investigation of incidents (including near misses) to determine the cause & to propose improvements to processes in the future.

• Prepare reports on incidents (including near misses) & support the compilation of statistical information to present to upper management on HSSE matters.

• Ensure a safe workplace environment is maintained at all times without risk to health & safety of everyone including contractors’ workers, other stakeholders & the general public.

• Ensure the contractor meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety & welfare at work, including statutory training & reporting.

• Coordinate with contractors to ensure they meet HSSE requirements.

• Facilitate communication between management, workers & contractors regarding HSSE issues.

• Keep records of safety training, incidents & inspections.

• Promote a culture of safety & environmental awareness among all site personnel.

• Ensure that safety inspections, risk assessments, working procedures are managed, contractors & employees are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health & safety issues.

• Ensure full & accurate health & safety training records are documented.

• Establish a full process for documented HSSE inspections, forms, audits & checks.

• Conduct a structured program of health & safety training (including a well developed induction program) for project staff, contractors, consultants & other stakeholders.

• Provide administrative coordination & process coordination for the HSSE committee, manage & devise the agenda for, chair & formulate & distribute minutes for the health & safety.

• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation & communicate relevant changes to the stakeholders.

• Provide regular reports to the Project Manager on relevant health & safety activities.

• Participate in regular site meetings to report on relevant health & safety matters & to provide necessary advice.

The Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Officer will report directly to the Project Manager

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• A bachelor's degree preferably in health and safety management, natural science, engineering, or relevant fields. 

• Additional qualification in Health and Safety/Environmental studies or other social safeguards such as gender equality, child protection, disability inclusiveness will be an advantage.

Experience:

• At least 3 years with a bachelor’s degree or 1 year with a Master’s degree of demonstrable experience in managing health and safety on construction sites is required.

• Familiar to the google suit.

Language:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Contract type :

• This contract is subjected to daily payments depending on the number of working days per month as specified and agreed with the project manager / CLIENT safeguard officer.
  
  

Integrity and inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Leading self and others: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.

Partnering: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Results orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Agility: Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Solution focused: Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Effective communication: Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

This role has no team management responsibility.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.