Environment, Health and Safety Manager

ieng Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ieng Group invites applications for a senior role to implement and monitor the Integrated Management System and to develop ESMP/S for IFC E&S projects in Manila. You will ensure compliance with funding agencies and drive continuous improvement across IMS and ESMS.

The role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and readiness to travel overseas as needed, with a focus on ESIA and sustainability risk management.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relative work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).
• Experience in working with funding agencies or development fund projects.
• Experience in community and stakeholder engagement plan development and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in Security Management Protocols and Plan development.
• Ability and willingness to travel overseas when required.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Well-developed leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the implementation & monitors the performance of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Develops Environmental & Social Management Plan/System (ESMP/S) for IFC E&S category projects
• Ensures implementation and reporting of E&S requirements of funding agency
• Leads the continuous refinement and implementation of our funds’ Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS)
• Oversee E&S data and analysis for performance reporting
• Keeps track of upcoming regulatory requirements as well as the evolving approach of International Financial Institutions to E&S and assesses the implications for the company
• Provides oversight and direction to the E&S team
• Generates and analyzes reports related to the performance of the IMS of the operation
• Works closely with the Heads of Departments and makes sure all procedures are properly communicated and understood
• Determines training needs and makes sure related people undergo necessary courses and provides in-house customized trainings when needed
• Follows up on the audit plans and analyze reports from his/her subordinate.
• Ensures the continual improvement of quality of services, health & safety of the employees & the environment
• Manages the program of suppliers & subcontractors’ audits and conducts pop up audits or whenever required by the Group/Direct Supervisor.
• Builds effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and partners to support the Company's core safety values
• Coordinates continual improvements of the IMS with the departments, to ensure that evidence of corrective actions taken are recorded and reviewed
• Follows up on the IMS Objectives set by Top Management for measuring the performance of the IMS
• Acts as key contact with the clients' auditors and be responsible for ensuring the execution of corrective actions and ongoing compliance with clients' specifications.
• Assists on the External Audit as requested by the Group QHSE Representative

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Diplomacy and tact

Independent thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor/Master’s degree in relevant fields

Lead Auditor in EMS or equivalent

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health

Job description

The Company’s Equal Opportunities policy applies equally to the recruitment process and must be complied with at every stage of the recruitment process. This means that prospective applicants should not be discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, cultural or religious beliefs, disability and age. In addition, candidates should not be discriminated against based on pregnancy. Preparation of job descriptions, person specifications, advertisements, short-listing, interviewing and selection of applicants should reflect a commitment to achieving and maintaining equal opportunities within the workplace. Interviewers should only ask job-related questions.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures the implementation & monitors the performance of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
2. Develops Environmental & Social Management Plan/System (ESMP/S) for IFC E&S category projects
3. Ensures implementation and reporting of E&S requirements of funding agency
4. Leads the continuous refinement and implementation of our funds’ Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
5. Oversee E&S data and analysis for performance reporting
6. Keeps track of upcoming regulatory requirements as well as the evolving approach of International Financial Institutions to E&S and assesses the implications for the company
7. Provides oversight and direction to the E&S team.
8. Generates and analyzes reports related to the performance of the IMS of the operation
9. Works closely with the Heads of Departments and makes sure all procedures are properly communicated and understood.
10. Determines training needs and makes sure related people (mainly QHSE Representatives) undergo necessary courses and provides in-house customized trainings when needed
11. Follows up on the audit plans and analyze reports from his/her subordinate.
12. Ensures the continual improvement of quality of services, health & safety of the employees & the environment
13. Manages the program of suppliers & subcontractors’ audits and conducts pop up audits or whenever required by the Group/Direct Supervisor.
14. Builds effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and partners to support the Company's core safety values
15. Coordinates continual improvements of the IMS with the departments, to ensure that evidence of corrective actions taken are recorded and reviewed
16. Follows up on the IMS Objectives set by Top Management for measuring the performance of the IMS
17. Acts as key contact with the clients' auditors and be responsible for ensuring the execution of corrective actions and ongoing compliance with clients' specifications.
18. Assists on the External Audit as requested by the Group QHSE Representative

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• 8-10 years of relative work experience
• Demonstrated experience in implementing Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).
• Experience in working with funding agencies or working in development fund projects.
• Demonstrated experience in community and stakeholder engagement plan development and implementation
• Demonstrated experience in Security Management Protocols and Plan development.
• Ability and willingness to travel overseas when required
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• Ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Ability to manage and follow up on multiple work-streams and work under time pressure

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Business Administration, environmental studies, natural resource management or other relevant disciplines.
• Lead Auditor in EMS or equivalent experience (at least 5 years of experience in auditing management systems)
• Knowledge of international good practice for private sector management of sustainability risks -NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health