Environmental and Social Expert - Power Transmission Lines
KEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDAbout This Role
This role places you at the intersection of infrastructure development and community protection, specifically for high-voltage power transmission projects in Oromia. It suits an experienced environmental or social safeguards professional who thrives in field-based settings, coordinating between construction teams and local stakeholders. KEC International is a major Indian EPC contractor, so expect structured compliance frameworks and exposure to international lender standards.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The posting seeks someone with 5–8 years of hands-on experience, implying a profile that has moved beyond theory into real-world mitigation of construction impacts. You are expected to independently drive ESMP implementation, conduct community consultations on sensitive topics like GBV and disease prevention, and manage regulatory interfaces—this is not a desk-based advisory role but an on-the-ground execution position.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize specific examples of managing environmental and social compliance on linear infrastructure projects, especially transmission lines or roads. Highlight your experience with community engagement on health and safety issues, as the HIV/STD and GBV components are explicit signals of the employer’s priority on social safeguards. Mention familiarity with Ethiopian environmental regulations and any work with international lenders (e.g., AfDB, World Bank) to demonstrate alignment with KEC’s compliance culture.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for a mid-career environmental or social safeguard specialist with at least five years of field experience on large infrastructure projects in Ethiopia. This role is moderately competitive due to the niche combination of technical and social expertise required.
Environmental and / or Social Expert for managing Environmental and Social risks during construction, ensuring sustainable practices, and protecting surrounding communities and ecosystems while maintaining regulatory compliances. Drive Construction – ESMP implementation with compliance, effective environmental and social impact mitigation and strong performance in environmental and Social safe-guards for high-voltage transmission line projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with corporate, statutory, and project environmental requirements including Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan (C- ESMP).
Conduct regular site visits, community consultations on HIV/STD and Diseases Prevention, Gender Based Violence and Prevention against Sexual Harassment and Abuse. Monitor social performance, prepare reports and manage client/stakeholder communication.
Develop, implement, and monitor environmental and social mitigation measures across all transmission line construction activities.
Manage waste handling, hazardous materials, erosion control, and pollution prevention programs on site.
Deliver environmental training and awareness programs to staff and subcontractors.
Investigate environmental and social incidents and implement corrective/preventive actions
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering, Sociology, Ecology or related field.
OSH / NEBOSH Certification with 8 to 10 years’ experience in Environmental and/or Social Management for infrastructure projects.
Fluent in English and Ethiopian regional languages.
Prior experience in Transmission projects, Experience in projects funded by World Bank, African Development is an added advantage.
How To Apply
Upload update CV, with relevant Certificates of Educational Qualification and Experience. Also send Email to: [email protected]
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