Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Officer - Unilever
Talent Search - EthiojobsAbout This Role
This is an on-the-ground safety role within a global FMCG giant, requiring you to embed SHE standards into both factory and field operations. You’ll act as the daily safety conscience for Unilever’s Ethiopia operations, blending routine audits with incident response and culture-building activities like safety bonding sessions. It suits a junior professional who wants to build a career in operational safety within a multinational, rather than a purely administrative SHE role.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
While the listing likely asks for a relevant degree (e.g., environmental health, safety engineering) and 1–3 years of experience, what it truly seeks is someone who can translate policy into practice on the factory floor and in field teams. The emphasis on “daily walkthroughs” and “contractor safety monitoring” signals a need for someone proactive, comfortable with hands-on inspections, and capable of influencing behavior without formal authority. You should be equally comfortable leading a safety moment discussion and filing an incident report.
How to Approach This Application
Focus your CV and cover letter on concrete examples of conducting safety audits, leading toolbox talks, or managing emergency equipment—even from internships or university projects. Unilever values its strong safety culture, so highlight any experience where you helped change unsafe behaviors or improved a safety process. Mention familiarity with reporting systems and incident investigation frameworks (like root cause analysis) to stand out. Avoid generic safety statements; show you understand that SHE in a manufacturing-and-field context means both physical plant safety and road safety for mobile teams.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best for a junior SHE professional who is action-oriented and comfortable working across different work environments—from factory floors to marketing offices. It is moderately competitive, as Unilever is a desirable employer, but the junior level and specific operational focus mean a well-prepared candidate with relevant internship or early-career safety experience has a strong chance.
Job Purpose
To support the implementation and monitoring of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards across UL Ethiopia OpCo and field operations, ensuring compliance and promoting a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of Safety, Health, and Environment standards within OpCo and relevant field operations (CD and Marketing).
- Monitor project and contractor safety during day-to-day maintenance activities.
- Conduct daily safety walkthroughs to identify unsafe acts and conditions.
- Lead and support Safety Bonding sessions and Safety Moment discussions.
- Manage emergency equipment including fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
- Report and investigate all types of safety incidents in OpCo and field operations, including road safety incidents.
- Prepare and submit daily and weekly SHE performance reports.
- Partner with the HR Manager on office safety initiatives and programs.
- Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of safety experience in general industry or construction environments.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong influencing and communication skills
- Good observation and auditing abilities
- Analytical thinking and project management capability
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership and ability to lead by example
- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of local and international Safety, Health, and Environment standards
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can apply by attaching your updated cv on the application link
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