Environmental & Community Relations Manager

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Natural Resources Management, or Environmental Management. Postgraduate training in Environmental Health/Science higly desirable

• At least three years of relevant work experience in community based project(s) and hand on experience in participatory approaches to development

• Good understanding of current, as well as emerging environmental issues, at the local, regional and international level

• Must possess a thorough understanding of NEMA guidelines on environmental management/ environmental management tools such as EIA and Environment Audit

• Demonstrate experience in the use or application of science based knowldege in community development

• Computer literate with working knowldege of MS Office

• Good interpersonal skills both oral and written

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation

• Ensuring the implementation of all mitigation measures identified in the environmental and social impact assessment

• Overseeing/undertaking engagement with affected local communities and other key stakeholders (e.g. local authorities) regarding environmental and social issues related to the Project

• Maintaining the Stakeholder Engagement Plan and list of stakeholders designed as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

• Developing and implementing environmental and social procedures as per the Environmental and Social Management System e.g. coordinating all aspects of environmental pollution control, waste management, recycling, etc.

• Monitoring social and environmental performance as per indicators developed in the ESIA and ESMS

• Adjusting environmental and social procedures/mitigation measures in response to the results of monitoring data collected;

• Overseeing/implementing social investment activities; and

• Liaising closely with KISCOL management to provide regular updates on social and environmental issues and their resolution.

Qualified individuals who meet the above minimum requirements, should send their applications along with current CV, and recent passport size photo and a daytime telephone contact to careers @ kwale-group.com

Deadline for applications is Monday 15th March, 2010