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Environmental, Social Health and Safety (ESHS) Officer Job at JKCC General Supplies Ltd
JKCC General Supplies Ltd
Job Description
The ESHS Officer is responsible for ensuring that all company activities comply with environmental, social, health, and safety standards, national regulations, and international best practices (e.g., World Bank/IFC guidelines). The role focuses on minimizing risks, protecting workers and communities, and promoting sustainable project implementation.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
1. Environmental Management
- Implement and monitor the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
- Ensure compliance with national environmental laws (e.g., NEMA regulations in Uganda).
- Conduct environmental impact monitoring (air, water, noise, waste).
- Manage waste disposal, pollution prevention, and resource efficiency.
- Prepare environmental reports and documentation.
2. Social Safeguards
- Job Application TrackerSupport implementation of Social Management Plans.
- Monitor community health, safety, and social risks.
- Handle grievances through the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).
- Ensure compliance with resettlement and livelihood restoration plans (if applicable).
- Engage stakeholders and local communities effectively.
3. Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
- Enforce site safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard identification.
- Ensure proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
- Conduct safety inspections and audits
- Develop and implement emergency response plans.
4. Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with:
- National laws and regulations
- Donor requirements (e.g., World Bank, IFC Performance Standards)
- Company policies and procedures
- Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly ESHS reports.
- Maintain ESHS records and documentation.
- Support audits and inspections by regulators or clients.
5. Training & Capacity Building
- Conduct ESHS inductions for new workers.
- Organize regular toolbox talks and safety training.
- Promote awareness on environmental and social risks.
- Build capacity of staff and contractors on ESHS standards
6. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Track ESHS performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct site inspections and compliance checks.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Follow up on implementation of mitigation measures.
Execute any other duties as may be assigned by your immediate supervisor
Key Deliverables
- ESHS compliance reports
- Incident/accident investigation reports
- Training records
- Environmental monitoring reports
- Updated risk assessments
- Audit and inspection reports
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: info@jkccgeneralsuppliesltd.com,unia@jkccgeneralsuppliesltd.com clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. The closing date for receiving applications is 31st April 2026.
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