Background
An independent and fast-growing company with national and international commitments is looking for a dynamic and outstanding individual to take up the role of Senior Program Officer (Environment Health and Safety). The official Languages is English. The location of the role is Accra with internal and occasional external travels.

Job Objective
The objective of the role is to plan, coordinate and execute environmental, health and safety programs either as stand alone or as integrated programs while assisting the business development and operations team to achieve business growth and performance targets.

Job Scope

•   Support  tender  processing  and  project  development  activities  including  budgeting  and proposal  preparation.
•   Plan and execute EHS projects and programs according to corporate specifications and guidelines.
•   Coordinate and monitor activities of internal and external experts and specialists.
•   Prepare work plans, perform site investigations, and collect, process and evaluate data during the program implementation.
•   Regularly   prepare   periodic   reports   regarding   project   status   and   timely   bringing recommendations, risks and opportunities to the attention of management for action.
•   Identify  business  opportunities  and  assist  the  business  development  team  to  develop and implement these opportunities for business growth.
•   Accompany  program  and  business  development  teams  to  meetings,  workshops  and forums

Remuneration and Benefits
Attractive remuneration and benefits, and  significant  career  exposure  and  training  opportunities exist for the successful candidate.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have the ability to meet all the expectations in the representative scope of work above
•   Must possess a good first degree (or equivalent) or higher in relevant disciple including engineering, physical / applied sciences, natural resource management, and development studies
•   Must possess 3 – 5 years work experience
•   Must have excellent computer, presentation and writing skills
•   Must be goal oriented and have the ability to meet tight deadlines at short notice
•   Must be passionate about protecting the Environment and saving Lives

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants must send their CVs and Letters of Application to:

ehsjobs@hotmail.com

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013