CEC Career Opportunity: Advisor – Environmental and Social

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VAC-2025-0010: ADVISOR-ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL

Grade: CEC6 | Contract Type: Permanent | Location: Kitwe

This role is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to management of environmental policy programmes to achieve levels of environmental protection that are consistent with national and international standards and meet national legislation requirements as a minimum.

The position will report to the Senior Manager – Health, Safety, Environment and Risk.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement corporate sustainability strategies.
• Support ESG reporting and disclosure in line with global standards.
• Conduct carbon footprint assessments and suggest mitigation measures.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to management on environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance relevant to CEC operations.
• Initiate programs aimed at environmental protection, conservation and resource efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with national and international environmental and social regulations (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, World Bank safeguards, Equator Principles).
• Undertake Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) for new project developments in line with regulatory requirements to secure necessary regulatory approvals for the implementation of the projects.
• Identify and assess environmental impacts and mitigate environmental and social risks associated with the projects and operations.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address potential impacts on biodiversity, water usage, water management and pollution control.
• Develop emergency response plans for environmental and social incidents.
• Ensure that performance of the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) remains effective and aligned with industry best practices, relevant regulations and international standards specifically ISO 14001 and IFC Performance Standards as a minimum.
• Plan and conduct proactive compliance inspection and audit programmes for all company areas of operations to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements and environmental performance and continual improvement.
• Develop and implement the grievance mechanisms for affected communities.
• Prepare statutory reports, environmental and social performance reports and environmental management plans highlighting company performance and initiatives regarding management and control of environmental and social risks for the attention of management, regulators, shareholders and all other relevant stakeholders.
• Design environmental awareness training programmes to support implementation of the Environmental Policy, Procedures and Environmental Management Plans.
• Build capacity for ESG reporting and compliance within the organisation.
• Respond to environmental incidents by carrying out field/technical inspections and investigations, to establish root cause and develop action plans to avoid recurrences.
• Prepare and control sectional budget within the company guidelines and ensure that expenditure is kept within budget limits.
• Create and maintain a safe and secure work environment through proactive risk identification, reporting and management.
• Demonstrate behavior in line with CEC values, standards and expectations of a professional workplace.
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with leaders, peers and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals.
• Undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

To be successful in this role, you will be required to have:

Essential:

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Natural Resources Management or related field.

Desirable:

• Qualification in Environmental Management System ISO 14001.
• IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Safeguards and Equator Principles Training.
• Nebosh Environmental Management certificate.
• Certified Environmental and Social Analyst.
• ESG and Sustainability Certifications.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in environmental management in an environment and social role and context of similar complexity.
• In-depth understanding of Environmental Management systems and proven technical skills and knowledge in Environmental Social Impact Assessment Studies.
• Hands-on experience with renewable energy, power generation, and transmission projects.

APPLICATIONS

If you have the relevant experience and skills as indicated above, please click on this link https://recruitment.cec.com.zm and complete the online job application. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted at this stage.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, it is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in its staff.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 9 April 2025.

Applicants are requested to provide daytime contact numbers and accessible email addresses. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.