Environment Social and Governance Officer at Uzima Chicken

Uzima Chicken is a social enterprise focused on making smallholder farmers healthier and wealthier. Uzima Chicken distributes an improved breed of chicken that is 4x more productive than local breeds in terms of egg and meat production while requiring the same level of management and care as the local chicken. With Uzima’s bird, rural households in Eas...

 

Environment Social and Governance Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationKisumu
  • Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE 

Job Summary

Uzima Chicken Limited is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Environment Social and Governance Officer.
We are committed to making the workplace and engagement with farmers and rural communities as welcoming as possible for women. The ESG officer will work closely with the Managing Director and Group ESG Manager who will support their efforts to implement ESG best practices.

The officer will be responsible for implementing the ESG requirements of the company. Set up an environmental and social management systems to achieve compliance with national and international requirements, and support management and staff to manage potential risks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for management of ESG activities across all company operations.
  • Implementing the ESG standards adopted by the company.
  • Ensuring that all activities carried out by Uzima Chicken are complying with environmental standards and other related compliance obligations.
  • Maintaining and monitoring the company's environmental and social management system.
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety programs, in accordance with international standards to create a safe working environment within Uzima Chicken.
  • Provide regular training to company staff on occupational health and safety, E&S risks, ESMS and related topics.
  • Ensuring the coordination and integration of E&S risk management procedures with the Uzima management process.
  • Evaluating new projects against national and international standards and develop required due diligence reports and documentations.
  • Conducting regular field inspections including quarterly and annual E&S audits for compliance against industry best practices.
  • Producing required department reports for management, group and investors.
  • Working closely with the Group ESG Manager to implement company ESG standards.
  • Land Selection and acquisition by identifying suitable locations and following up the land acquisition process by securing the tittle deeds.
  • Liaising with architects, engineers and internal staff to develop site plans and building designs.
  • Conducting regular site visits to ensure work quality is compliant and up to expectation.
  • Company projects management, installation and maintenance by implementing regular inspection, preventive maintenance and monitoring programs.
  • Monitoring, evaluation and reporting by making monthly summary reports on the progress of the projects and also making advisory reports to the Managing Director based on the current ongoing and forecasted projects.
  • Performing any other task assigned by the Line Manager.

COMPETENCIES: 

  • Good communication skills and knowledge of working with all company departments.
  • Self- Driven and Efficient on time Management.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience
     

Method of Application

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you meet the qualifications outlined above and you are interested in joining the team, please send your application (updated resume and cover letter) with the email subject as Environment Social and Governance Officer to

hr.ke@uzimachicken.com and cc : info.ke@uzimachicken.com not later than 23rd December 2023 and please note

that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

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