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• The HSE Manager will be responsible for
  overseeing the environment, health and safety performance for Kikagati
  Hydro Power Project (KHPP).
• During construction, Interface with the
  designated construction teams which will provide overall coordination of
  HSE aspects.
• Review all contractors environmental and
  safety documentation to ensure completeness to national and international
  acceptable standards.
• Carry out important staff training and
  ensure all members of the work place’ (including contractor work force)
  recognize and understand their own contributions to improve environmental,
  health and safety performance.
• Comply with and seek the relevant
  project authorizations or permits.
• Continuously update and implement the
  various projects’ Environment and Social Management Plans (ESMPs’).
• The HSE Manager will examine corporate
  activities to establish where improvements can be made and ensure
  compliance with environmental legislation across the company.
• Perform inspections and audits on site
  activities and documentation as required frequencies and ensure that the
  environmental monitoring and pollution prevention and control parameters
  are in accordance with government regulations through permits/licenses
  acquired and international standards.
• Prepare, compile and present project’s
  HSE progress statistics on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
  or as required.
• Develop policies, programs, and
  associated communication documentation.
• Implement mitigation measures as
  required through the various ESMPs
• Supervise environment service
  agreements, track budget and cost control in relation to E&S
  activities.
• Initiate Environment, Social Management
  Systems ‘(ESMS‘) for all project and Human Resources policies in line with
  the National and International Labour Organization (ILO) core standards
  with annual reviews.
• Monitor the effectiveness of mitigation
  during construction and operations phases of the project, and instilling
  change management procedures.
• Examine HSE activities to establish
  areas of improvement and ensure compliance with environment legislation
  and international standards across the Company’s interface with the
  projects’ team.

• The applicant should preferably hold a
  degree in an environmental science, engineering or equivalent
  qualifications.
• Five years of working experience in
  power generation as an HSE Manager with a preference for hydro or energy
  experience.
• Experience of implementing the Equator
  Principles and the environmental, social, health and safety standards of
  international finance institutions such as the World Bank, international
  Finance Corporation Performance Standards, African Development Bank,
  European Bank for reconstruction and Development etc. on major projects,
  an understanding of such documents is essential.
• Has knowledge in Uganda’s Environmental,
  Social and Labour legislation.
• Must have excellent interpersonal,
  written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Must have strong planning and
  organizational skills as well as the ability to lead and promote teamwork.
• Must have a valid driving permit and
  preferably completed a defensive driving course
• Willingness to work in remote areas.

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