Emergency Response Coordinator

CONTACT is recruiting an Emergency Response Coordinator, to be based in Afungi, Mozambique.

Duties

Reporting to the Managers, the fisheries project supervisor will be responsible for:

To know, respect and ensure compliance with the company's code of conduct; to inspire safety commitment in client and all contractors and subcontractors teams via deep knowledge of HSE and leadership by example; to provide positive ER leadership and promote the adoption of ER best practice ensuring compliance with project policy and Mozambique emergency response, health and safety legislation; to act as the emergency response coordinator during emergency response incidents, exercises and drills; the formulation, development and implementation of company ER systems and associated documentation.

To review contractors documentation against company standards and provide required interface; to provide ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of ER plans, procedures and standards and identify opportunities for improvement; to develop activity plans and progress monitoring for activities related to ER maintenance and assurance; to maintain orientating induction and training material to provide staff with details of their roles and responsibilities for emergency preparedness.

To maintain records of ER related trainings and competency of personnel likely to be tasked with ER duties; to collate and organize information that may be required during an emergency to ensure its availability if required during an exercise or actual incident; to maintain and distribute ER duty rota to relevant personnel; to facilitate and participate in ER audits, inspections and investigations; to ensure post incident reviews are carried out to ensure identification of opportunities for continual improve to systems, process and practices are taken.

To develop and deliver training and exercises for the emergency response teams; to participate in risk assessment process as and when required; to support the CM/ER Manager in sustaining and improving business continuity/incident management plans; to ensure operational readiness of all emergency response equipment.

Promptly notify the CEM Manager in Maputo of emergency response incidents in line with procedures, where appropriate be involved in incident investigations; to provide management with on-site assurance against all contractor ER activities; always give feedback to contractor’s supervisor on both positive and negative observations before leaving the work area to ensure ER support for all aviation activities; to ensure safety assurance at the site helipads/airstrip and during air operations; to operationally oversee, emergency response firefighting teams, including the day to day management of fire team activities; to continually evaluate the firefighting strategy to reflect changes in facilities and capability.

Requisites

University degree in a relevant area for the job. To be trained in ICS 200 or GOC 3, is required. Minimum of 05 years of previous profissional experience. Strong English written and verbal communication skills, is required. Fluency in Portuguese or French is advantageous. Strong ability to learn how to manage Emergency situation. Ability to manage contractor’s compliance with applicable requirements. Ability to work in fast paced environments with autonomy. Ability to communicate to and engage with stakeholder. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations and with cross-discipline professionals (construction project). Be calm under pressure. Possess Decisiveness. Clear communication and command skills. Good situational awareness. Rapid assessment skills. Risk Management & Safety skills. Living in the local area of the job is an advantage. Mozambican Nationality.

Benefits

The possibility of working in a Company that offers salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and responsibility of the role, as well as opportunities for personal development.

Notes

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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