• Application Deadline:
• Position: HSSE Director - Expatriate


• Job Type Full Time , Expatriate


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing HSSE best practice policies, programs and guidelines relevant to the Group business.


• Responsible for leading the development, execution, monitoring and measurement of the group strategic sustainability initiatives.


• Provides a leadership and mentoring role to the management team with a visible and uncompromised commitment to Sustainability and HSSE.


• Promotes and oversees compliance programs on environmental, health and safety, and social issues which are relevant for the Group.


• Manages extensive interface with Group executive management, site operations management, lenders and investors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.


• Responsible for the development of the Sustainability Report and other relevant reports


• Develop and drive the execution of the Group long-term Sustainability vision, mission and operating principles and HSSE strategic objectives and controls


• Provide expertise and leadership to Group executives and management, enhancing awareness of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and HSSE issues likely to have material impact on the Business Unit.


• Maintain an up-to-date perspective on HSSE issues and provide timely input of new developments


• Foster a culture of Sustainability, including a strong Safety attitude, through regular ad-hoc communications and education initiatives


• Develop and maintain Group-related HSSE policies, standards and guidelines.


• Continually review the Business Unit’s HSSE management systems and procedures and amend/improve where required.


• Lead the adoption of best practice HSSE systems, processes and tools across the Business Unit.


• Develop and implement audit programs which accurately measures the overall HSSE compliance and performance of each Group site and provides for collection of representative data and implementation of corrective measures.


• Oversee the investigation of HSSE incidents and accidents and ensure proper mitigation action plans are put in place.


• Lead or participate in incident investigation.


• Ensure HSSE hazards are identified, HSSE Risks assessed, and appropriate actions taken to eliminate, prevent or manage risks to acceptable levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Engineering or HSSE related discipline.


• Master's degree is a plus


• Minimum of 15 years of work experience in relevant industries (eg. chemical / manufacturing / building materials) including relevant project / site operational experience in emerging countries, preferably in Africa.


• Excellent technical knowledge of key HSSE issues, standards (e.g. IFC, World Bank Group and AfDB standards and guidelines) and practices across a spectrum including development projects and operations.


• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and sectoral challenges pertaining to the area of Sustainability.


• Demonstrated success in improving HSSE performance and establishing best practices across a large multinational organization.


• Possess a sound understanding of HSSE policies and objectives, a sense of personal responsibility and the ability to identify and attach appropriate urgency to the requirements of various HSSE regulations and stakeholder expectations.


• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, create value and drive continuous performance improvement.


• Experienced in developing and implementing HSSE policies, plans and Integrated Management Systems according to IFC Performance Standards and ISO14001/ISO45001 international standards.


• In-depth knowledge of HSSE regulations and compliance strategies


• Track record in influencing positive organizational change.


• Significant depth of experience at a senior management level with general oversight of HSSE programs and community and external stakeholder relations.


• Highly analytical, ability to synthesize information and offer recommendations/solutions.