About This Role
This role is about grounding sustainability in a high-stakes industrial environment—operating within one of Ethiopia’s major gold mining projects. It suits an environmental professional who thrives in remote fieldwork and can translate regulatory frameworks into daily operational discipline. The position demands someone comfortable with site-level monitoring and regulatory reporting, rather than policy design.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is looking for a practitioner who understands mining compliance as a hands-on function, not just a desk role. The implied profile is someone with proven ability to conduct inspections, manage waste, and coordinate with authorities in a resource extraction context. Experience with ESIA implementation and environmental management plans is likely weighted more heavily than general environmental knowledge.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any direct experience with environmental auditing or monitoring on industrial sites, especially mining or large construction projects. Highlight your familiarity with Ethiopian environmental proclamations and your ability to prepare structured compliance reports. Since the location is remote, express willingness to work in a project-site setting and your approach to coordinating with local communities and regulators.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for mid-career environmental officers with at least three years of hands-on site experience, ideally in extractive industries. Competition may be moderate, given the specialized location and sector requirements.
The Role
The Environment Officer will support the implementation and monitoring of environmental management systems to ensure mining operations comply with Ethiopian environmental legislation, approved Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), and company standards. The role focuses on environmental protection, minimizing operational impacts, and promoting sustainable mining practices across the site.
Key Responsibilities
1. Environmental Compliance
- Ensure all site activities comply with Ethiopian environmental laws, mining regulations, and permit conditions
- Support implementation of ESIA commitments and Environmental Management Plans (EMP)
- Monitor compliance with licence conditions and environmental standards
- Assist in preparing and submitting reports to regulatory authorities
2. Environmental Monitoring & Reporting
- Conduct routine environmental monitoring, including:
- Water quality (surface and groundwater)
- Air quality (dust and emissions)
- Noise and vibration
- Soil and waste management
- Collect, record, and analyze environmental data
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Identify trends, risks, and improvement areas
3. Waste & Pollution Control
- Monitor waste handling, storage, and disposal
- Ensure proper management of hazardous materials
- Support pollution prevention measures (dust suppression, spill control)
4. Rehabilitation & Land Management
- Support land disturbance planning and rehabilitation activities
- Monitor revegetation, erosion control, and topsoil management
- Ensure compliance with approved rehabilitation plans
5. Incident Management & Risk Control
- Assist in investigating environmental incidents
- Ensure proper reporting and documentation
- Support corrective and preventative actions
6. Training & Awareness
- Support environmental training programs
- Promote environmental awareness across site teams
- Ensure employees understand environmental risks and controls
7. Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Support engagement with communities and stakeholders
- Assist in addressing environmental concerns and complaints
- Support social and environmental commitments
8. Audits & Inspections
- Participate in environmental audits and inspections
- Conduct routine site inspections
- Track and close audit findings
9. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance
- Support implementation of best practices
- Assist in maintaining environmental management systems
Other Responsibilities
Safety
- Ensure a safe working environment
- Conduct safety inspections
- Respond to incidents and prevent accidents
Productivity
- Plan and organize work activities
- Monitor progress and meet targets
- Optimize operations and reduce costs
Compliance
- Submit reports, statistics, and documentation
- Comply with company policies and mining regulations
Team Development
- Coach and support team members
- Build teamwork and solve operational challenges
Leadership & People Management
- Manage self and collaborate with teams
- Encourage team participation and contribution
- Address team challenges effectively
Health & Safety
- Ensure hazard-free work processes
- Participate in safety meetings
- Promote a strong safety culture
Business Improvement
- Identify risks and support mitigation measures
- Participate in risk assessments
- Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., OHSAS 18001)
Individual Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Msc in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management, or related field
- Valid driver’s licence
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in mining, construction, or heavy industry is preferred
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations and standards
- Familiarity with environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001)
- Knowledge of Ethiopian environmental and mining regulations
Skills
- Strong data collection and analysis skills
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Basic ERP and Excel proficiency
- Fluent in English and Amharic
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with accuracy
Attributes
- Strong attention to detail
- Team-oriented and collaborative
- Compassionate and culturally aware
- Ability to work in a remote, multicultural environment
How To Apply
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria are invited to send their CV, application letter, and relevant credentials within Ten (10) consecutive days of this announcement to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Environment Officer
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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