Coordinator - Regional Safety at MTN Nigeria

Mission:

• To ensure the effective management of risks while identifying, implementing, monitoring, and ensuring effective control for mitigating hazards.
• To ensure the MTNN safety systems and processes comply with relevant applicable local laws and best global industrial practices.
• To drive and lead safety programs to protect employees from harm, damage to company assets, and reputation 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 and health surveillance to identify hazards and actively prevent incidents. 
• Develop and review safety-specific targets for regional operations in line with the MTN Safety Annual Plan and evaluate contractor safety performance for the region.
• Co-ordinate safety audits on MTN facilities, sites, and partners (e.g., MTNN-approved hotels) and contractor sites to monitor compliance with approved safety 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 Regional Incident Investigation To Establish Root Cause, Cascade Lateral Learnings, and Make Recommendations To Minimize Re-Occurrence. 
• Monitor MTNN contractors on safety issues and ensure compliance with MTNN safety work-related policies, processes, and procedures to ensure a safe system of work.
• Produce a weekly and monthly safety performance report on the regional safety activities to support the overall safety objectives and a quarterly regional performance report.
• Participate in the development and review of safety 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.
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment, facilities, and contractor equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards for use.
• Periodically engage regulatory and government agencies (Fire Service, Ministry of LEP, Road Safety Corps, etc.) to ensure continual compliance.
• Participate in safety conferences, seminars, public hearings, etc.

Education:

• A first degree in any of the sciences, engineering, arts, or humanities
• Completed NYSC
• 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)
• NEBOSH IGC Certificate and/or Diploma
• ISO 45001 certification will be an added advantage.
• 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.