Coordinator - Regional Safety at MTN Nigeria

Mission:

• To ensure the effective management of risk while identifying, implementing, monitoring, and ensuring control for mitigating hazards
• To ensure the MTNN safety systems and processes are in compliance with relevant applicable laws and requirements
• To ensure the safety of all persons, company assets, and the reputation of the company within the safety space

Description:

• Advice and support MTN Regional Management and Staff on results from audits and risk assessments related to the following areas: work areas, operations, critical jobs, and critical tasks to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
• Conduct regular safety, health, and environmental (SHE) surveillance to identify hazards and actively prevent incidents.
• Develop and review SHE-specific targets for regional operations in line with the MTN SHE annual plan and evaluate contractor SHE performance for the region.
• Co-ordinate SHE Audits on MTN Facilities and BTS Sites and Partners (e.g., MTNN-approved hotels) and contractor sites to monitor compliance with approved SHE standards and/or relevant local and international legislation and co-ordinate pre-mobilization audits for clients within the area of coverage.
• Participate actively through the provision of advice and support during the regional incident investigation to establish the root cause, cascade lateral learnings, and make recommendations to minimize re-occurrence.
• Monitor MTNN contractors on SHE issues and ensure compliance with MTNN SHE policy requirements.
• Produce a weekly performance report on the regional SHE activities to support the overall SHE objectives and a quarterly regional performance report.
• Participate in the development and review of SHE processes and procedures by ensuring that documentation is done in line with the best practices and standards.
• Oversee and coordinate all activities of direct reports, and ensure all transactions and administrative documentation are recorded and available for business use.
• Ensure timely resolution of all applicable or relevant internal concerns within scope.

Education:

• A first degree in any of the sciences, engineering, arts, or humanities
• An MSc or MBA in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

3–7 years of relevant experience in SHE management and coordination

• Membership in the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) or any other recognized HSE organization
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience in Professional Safety, Health, and Environment Functions, with good exposure to and level of experience in HSE
• Proficient in MS Office applications and other Microsoft tools
• Ability to use and understand SHE software tools and applications and apply them to work