A reputable state owned company, with very bright prospects for growth invites applications from suitably qualified young Ghanaian professionals to fill the undermentioned vacancy in the company. Environmental Officer

Job Description

Under the supervision of Safety & Quality Assurance Manager, the successful applicant will evaluate, plan, implement and monitor environmental strategies in line with international, national and company regulations to promote sustainable development. The successful applicant will also be required to perform the following functions among others:

•   Conduct routine inspection and investigation
•   Write environmental plans and reports
•   Produce environmental educational resources
•   Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency
•   Implement environmental policies and practices
•   Develop schemes for recycling, pollution prevention
•   Audit, analyze and collate environmental performance data and report information to internal staff, clients and regulatory bodies.
•   Identify, interpret and advise on environmental concerns and issues and recommend alternative for their mitigation and resolution

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills And Abilities

•   Applicant must possess First Degree in Environmental Sciences or equivalent from a recognized institution and must have worked for at least two (2) years in environmental management in a reputable organisation.
•   A relevant postgraduate qualification as well as experience of initiating and managing / supervising projects will be an advantage
•   Applicant must have hands-on experience in Microsoft Office applications, be a team player, possess good interpersonal skills and must have sufficient knowledge on environment issues, possess project management skills and be able to write project proposals.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application with curriculum vitae should include telephone, fax and /or e-mail addresses must be addressed to:-

Advert No. GC246
c/o Graphic Communications Group Ltd
P.O.Box 742,
Accra

Closing Date: 08 August, 2014

Applicants must ensure that they provide reliable contact telephone numbers for only short listed applicants will be contacted.