CSR and Environment Officer Job in Kenya

CSR and Environment Officer

Mandate

• Implement and manage the company’s environmental management plan (EMP)
• Facilitate environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and similar
• Manage and develop upon the existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme reporting to the London-based Head of Community Affairs in London
• Meet regularly with key stakeholders (including key community members, local authorities) under the direction of the company’s Development Director
• Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on progress

Position Description

Reporting to the Head of Community Affairs in London and the Development Director on site, the CSR Officer will be responsible for actioning all aspects of the company’s CSR activities. 

This will include environmental impact management, community engagement, liaising with local authorities, and implementing sustainable community development projects. 

This is a site-based role and the candidate will work on a rotation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fluency in Luo language is essential
• A bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences
• Registered with NEMA as an Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit Expert
• A good understanding of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act 1999
• Experience conducting EIA's and Audits
• Experience working with local communities for community development
• A good understanding of NEMA EIA/ EA processes and procedures
• 1-3 years experience in a similar role
• An understanding of the exploration and mining industry would be a bonus
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Kenyan policies and procedures relating to exploration and mining licencing

Personal Qualities and Values

The successful candidate will have:

• Drive, commitment, passion and results focus
• Strong relationship-building, team work and networking skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Planning ability and self-organisational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and a resume to:
Email: recruitmentcsrenvt@gmail.com