HSSE Senior Assistant

About the role

UNOPS Sudan, established in 2005, is a partner in infrastructure, procurement and project management supporting humanitarian, recovery and sustainable development work in Sudan. The HSSE Senior Assistant supports field-level teams on HSSE compliance across all project locations, helps review and update HSSE management plans, and supports project staff and contractors on safety, health, social and environmental matters. The role contributes to a safe and sustainable project environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review health, safety, social and environmental management plans regularly and keep them up to date
• Support risk assessments and enforce preventative HSSE measures for all project activities
• Ensure installations, maintenance and disposal of substances, plants and equipment comply with laws and industry best practice
• Help the project meet UNOPS HSE standards and prepare for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 audits
• Advise staff and contractors on HSSE matters and raise awareness of health and safety issues
• Co-facilitate HSSE training for field teams, contractors and stakeholders
• Take part in site meetings, report on HSSE matters and give advice
• Follow up on incident reports (including near misses) and monthly HSSE reporting, and support documented inspections, audits and checks
• Maintain client relationships, coordinate logistical and administrative support for HSSE activities and carry out other assigned tasks
• Organise and deliver HSSE training sessions, share knowledge through Communities of Practice, and conduct research and write reports and briefing notes

Required profile

• Secondary education with 5 years of experience, or a technical/professional diploma with 3 years of experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in HSSE management, compliance or related fields
• Desired: NEBOSH certification; a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health or a related field
• Desired: experience with international organisations or in conflict-affected settings
• Desired: experience implementing or auditing ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, and managing health and safety in construction, manufacturing, mining or similar production environments