Environmental Officer

The Environmental Officer will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of Project ESMS, Environmental Contract conditions, EMPr and EA compliance. The Environmental Officer will ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, lender requirements and best practices. This role requires a deep understanding of environmental and social issues, as well as excellent communication and analytical skills. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining key relationships with EPCs, ECO and Authorities through construction and operation phases of Projects.

**Requirements**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Implement the Project Specific Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and project specific Environmental & Social Action Plan (ESAP), across projects 100% owned by PGE in construction.
- Facilitate the relevant E&S requirements of lenders and carry out necessary training for onsite teams to help develop the necessary environmental and social management skills aligned with IFC PS and EPs.
- Co-ordination with construction and HSE teams and contractors to ensure Projects E&S requirements are planned and implemented during the construction and operational period.
- Conduct internal compliance audits, and subsequent Action Plans.
- Manage external Audits and subsequent Action Plans.
- Facilitate Environmental and Social permitting related matters from FC status to COD
- Ensure compliance with the EAs, EMPrs, ESMS, EPAP, and permit conditions.
- Prepare monthly Environmental and Social Reports aligned with lender requirements for the duration of the projects.

**Regulatory Role**
- Monitor the effectiveness of implementation the appropriate ESMS (Policies, Process, Procedures and Guides) and provide for their updating in line with changes in laws, regulations, and corporate directives;
- Review corporate activities and ensure compliance with E&S Policies, Management Plans and Procedures;
- Support the Management in driving the education, communication, training, and implementation of the ESMS across the company in all operational areas, including its associated business activities, sub-contractors, and supply chains, where relevant.

**Risk Management**
- Work across Projects to identify E&S related risks;
- Develop the appropriate strategies to address the E&S risks and their potential impacts;
- Carry out E&S risk assessments through the support from HSE team
- Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records and investigates complaints and suspected violations.
- Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and reviews compliance monitoring reports.

**People Management**
- Standardisation and improvement of project tasks and processes as follows:
- streamlining of progress and project reporting, development and standardization of project E&S processes
- Ensuring project E&S data across the portfolio is captured, stored and maintained as per the organization’s standards.
- Key decision making and guidance on tasks, timeframes, deliverables, quality, timing, budgeting, and reporting.
- Facilitate team adoption of new environmental standards, development and regulatory requirements
- Oversee effective utilization of systems and tools to ensure that knowledge is managed efficiently for continuous improvement.

**Desired Skills & Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, or a related field
- 5 years of progressively responsible project management or development experience in energy or a related industry.
- Best to have related work experience at multi-national company or experience in Environment, Health and Safety management.
- Working knowledge in ESMS implementation and Responsible Investing, Environmental Discharges, EHS Auditing Techniques etc.
- Knowledge with world-class impact investing standards, i.e., IFC Performance Standards, BIA, GIIRS
- Excellent verbal, written, technical and computer communication and presentation skills.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software with strong Excel skills.
- Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise

Applications Deadline: 3 February 2025