Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure compliance with existing EHS laws, regulations, best practices, and internal procedures in Kenya and support other OKL entities.
• Develop and support the implementation and embedding of health and safety policies, processes, and procedures in client sites.
• Champion EHS activities and standards and support OKL to achieve high safety standards in client sites.
• Manage EHS KPIs to track progress and advise OKL management on emerging health and safety risks and develop and implement mitigating plans.
• Coordinate OKL’s EHS management initiatives including risk assessments, training and sensitization programs, and client-led health and safety committees among others.
• 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.
• Update the monthly and quarterly submission of EHS reports.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline including Environmental Health and safety management, security management, risk management, or relevant professional qualifications.
• Have recognized NEBOSH Certifications and in-depth knowledge of EHS law, regulations, guidelines, and international best practices.
• You should have at least five (5) years of experience as an EHS professional
• Have a strong track record of performing and overseeing EHS risk assessments, audits, action plans, and maintaining an EHS action and reporting system.
• Additional training in first aid and firefighting is preferable.
• Have strong written, verbal, communication, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel.