RENARDET SA & Partners are part of the larger RENARDET SA group with their Head Office in Geneva, Switzerland and falls under the umbrella of the BONIFICA Group with their head office in Italy. Renardet SA & Partners, Consulting Engineers LLC is a subsidiary of Renardet SA and serves the Group’s interests in the Middle East and North Africa.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Environment, Social, Health and Safety Expert (Key Expert) The Environment, Social, Health and Safety Expert should have at least 5 years professional environmental experience and skills for carrying out environmental monitoring and audits related to infrastructure development. He/she should have relevant experience and skills for carrying out ESMP review, environmental monitoring and in depth knowledge of World Bank Operational Policies and local Environmental legislation.
SCOPE OF ESHS SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
This includes, but is not limited to: 1. review and approve ESHS provisions of method statements plans, proposals, schedules and all relevant Contractor’s documents;
2. review and advise the relevant person (of the Engineer) on the ESHS risks and impacts of any design change proposals and the implications for compliance with ESIA, ESMP, consent/permits and other relevant project requirements;
3. undertake audits, supervisions and/or inspections of any sites where the Contractor is undertaking activities related to the Works, to verify the Contractor’s compliance with ESHS requirements, with and without contractor and/or Employer relevant representatives, as necessary, but not less than once per month
4. undertake audits and inspections of Contractor’s accident logs, community liaison records, monitoring findings and other ESHS related documentation, as necessary, to confirm the Contractor’s compliance with ESHS requirements;
5. report to the Employer any occupational health and safety (OHS) incidents that may occur at the Project sites without postponing that till a regular progress report is due;
6. agree remedial action/s and their timeframe for implementation in the event of noncompliance with the Contractor’s ESHS obligations;
7. attend meetings including site meetings, progress meetings to discuss and agree appropriate actions to ensure compliance with ESHS obligations;
8. undertake audits, supervisions and/or inspections to monitor whether the undertake all required actions in terms of social safeguards issues, such as: public consultation and communication with stakeholders (residents community representatives), Grievance Redress Mechanism (submitted written and verbal complaints/queries etc. and measures taken for their solution), monitoring of access issues (provision of alternative access to the communities and near located properties), other social issues;
9. check that the Contractor’s actual reporting (content and timeliness) is in accordance with the Contractor’s contractual obligations;
10. review and critique, in a timely manner, the Contractor’s ESHS documentation (including regular reports and incident reports) submitted to [Resident Engineer or named Key Expert with overall responsibility for the Engineer] and to provide advice to ensure the accuracy and efficacy of the documentation
11. undertake liaison, from time to time and as necessary, with project stakeholders to identify and discuss any actual or potential ESHS issues, and report to [Resident
12. Engineer or named Key Expert with overall responsibility for the Engineer]; prepare a monthly report that describes the work that the Engineer’s ESHS Key Expert/s have undertaken, the issues (including any Contractor’s ESHS noncompliance) identified and the actions taken to address the issues.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Academic and professional qualifications and experience to recognize and to deliver good international industry practice with respect to Environment, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS).
• Minimum 5 years of professional environmental experience and skills for carrying out environmental monitoring and audits related to infrastructure development
• Relevant experience and skills for carrying out ESMP review, environmental monitoring and in depth knowledge of World Bank Operational Policies and local Environmental legislation
• Must have excellent communication
ATTRIBUTES:
• To be able to analyze and solve problems.
• The confidence and knowledge to supervise others.
• To be a good team player.
• Strong organizational skills to cope with the many different stages of a construction project.
• Good written and verbal skills.
