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Job Title:  Environment Health and Safety/Sustainability Officer (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Oil Palm Uganda Limited

Duty Station:  Kalangala, Uganda

Reports to: Sustainability Manager

About Organisation:

Oil Palm Uganda Limited is a joint venture between Wilmar international, Josovina of Singapore, Bidco Uganda Limited and the Government of the republic of Uganda. Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) has established over 6,500 hectares of oil palm supported by over 4,500 hectares of small holder farmers on Kalangala Bugala Island with two palm oil mills of 20TPH capacity. Replicating the Kalangala model, we are also undergoing development of new nucleus and small holder’s estates in Masaka, Kyotera and Buvuuma.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, implement and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment. Health and Safety
• Develop, implement, administer and maintain EHSIS protocol on use of PPEs and adherence to safety and health related programs
• Review and update the corporate EHSS management system manual and monitor its implementation.
• Prepare and implement the EHS”S training plan in coordination with the Human Resource Department.
• Formulate corporate short term and long term ENS’S objectives and plans.
• Carryout accident and incident investigations and submit relevant reports.
• Promote EHS plans. monitor. evaluate and report performance against plan.
• Maintain auditing expertise and ensure execution of monthly/ quarterly audit programs.
• Maintain contacts with external parties regarding environment, Health and safety, including government institutions.
• Provide advice on Environment. Health and safety to line departments.
• Adhere to the health and safety and OMS guidelines at all times.
• Compile EHS data and report all incidents accidents to accurately and within specified time frame.
• Participate in implementing the corporate EHS,S strategy and objectives.
• Provide expert advice on EHS/S matters to management.
• Manage all HCV/FICS within and outside concession
• Any other duties as may be determined by the company/ management from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The Candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering or Industrial Chemistry.
• Possession of Environmental Management Certification are added advantage.
• Good Organizational, Planning and Presentation Skills
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety Legislation.

How to Apply:

Application procedure Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their CV and a cover letter highlighting how their experience is relevant to: Email: jerrick.limhuckchor@bul.co.ug, waibi.faizo@bul.co.ug and oforilartey@opul.co.ug or hand-deliver their Applications to the HRM Manager – OPUL. P.O. BOX 990029. Bwendero. Kalangala

Deadline: 31st July, 2024

Note: Only shortlisted candidates be contacted. OPUL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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