Health Safety Social and Environmental Senior Analyst Vacancy-Job Ref: WJSSUNOPS/0707/2025816

Health Safety Social and Environmental Senior Analyst Vacancy-Job Ref: WJSSUNOPS/0707/2025816

Juba (South Sudan)

Job Description

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors, and United Nations organizations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical, and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

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Established in 2009, UNOPS Ethiopia Office has been providing services to various partners, including the Government of Ethiopia, UN agencies such as WHO, UNHCR and WFP, and other international organizations. Since 2014, the UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country office (known recently as the Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office – HAMCO) manages and coordinates the UNOPS activities in Ethiopia, as well as Sudan, South Sudan and Djibouti. The UNOPS Horn of Africa multi-country office team is composed of approximately 100 national and international women and men and offers a broad range of services such as infrastructure, procurement, project management, and financial and human resources management.

Position Background

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The Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) Senior Analyst – Environmental Management will provide technical expertise and support in the implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) measures to South Sudan and other projects within the HAMCO.

The HSSE Senior Analyst will provide technical expertise and ensure environmental compliance across all project components. S/he will support environmental screening, impact assessments, environmental management planning, and monitoring in alignment with national regulations and international environmental and social safeguards.

The HSSE Senior Analyst will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant HSSE standards, guidelines, and regulations, and for promoting a culture of safety and environmental sustainability within the HAMCO’s projects.

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The scope of the assignment includes providing HSSE technical and advisory support to projects, conducting practical training and capacity building of UNOPS and Contractor personnel, project monitoring and reporting, stakeholder management and coordination, knowledge management, innovation, and personnel management. The duties of the HSSE Senior Analyst will include extensive travel to project sites as necessary to oversee, review and promote best HSSE practices.

The HSSE Senior Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (PM), with a secondary reporting line to the HAMCO HSSE Coordinator. The successful candidate will provide HSSE support and guidance, mainly to Infrastructure Project Managers and their teams in the implementation of organizational standards and best practices in Environmental planning, reporting, support and delivery.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of the Functional Responsibilities:

Project Implementation
Technical Assistance
Project Monitoring and Reporting
Stakeholder Management, Coordination, and Liaison
Knowledge Management and Innovation
Personnel Management
1. Project Implementation: Support the development and implementation of environmental plans, policies, and procedures for the assigned project(s) in accordance with UNOPS and donor requirements.
Plan and conduct regular construction site inspections and support the project team in follow-up with responsible personnel to ensure findings are timeously closed.
Provide technical guidance and support to project staff and contractors on environmental-related matters.

Ensure effective implementation of risk management strategies to minimize occupational hazards and environmental impacts.
Act as Environmental Coordinator for the Multi-Country Office (MCO) as assigned.
2. Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance to project teams on the implementation of environmental aspects of project design, procurement, and construction activities.
Prepare or review Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Initial Environmental Screenings, and Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
Monitor the implementation of Environmental and Social Monitoring and Management Plans (ESMPs) by contractors around project sites.

Evaluate practices and procedures including risk assessments at construction sites to assess risks and adherence to UNOPS HSSE requirements.
Conduct environmental screenings and scoping environmental studies for project activities.
Support the integration of Environmental considerations into project monitoring and evaluation activities.
Support the recording and investigation of incidents (including near misses) to determine the cause and to propose improvements to processes in the future.
Provide technical inputs to feasibility studies, design documents, and tendering processes to ensure environmental considerations are integrated.

Advise on selection and use of appropriate construction materials, safety equipment, and engineering controls.
3. Project Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor and evaluate the implementation of environmental measures on the project(s) and prepare regular reports on compliance, incidents, and corrective actions.
Ensure adherence and compliance to the UNOPS HSSE reporting requirements of project HSSE activities to ensure effective monitoring of project performance.

Analyze data and trends to identify potential environmental risks and areas for improvement.
Contribute to the development of project progress reports and participate in project review meetings.
Conduct site visits to monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures.

4. Stakeholder Management, Coordination and Liaison: Collaborate with project stakeholders, including government authorities, contractors, and local communities to promote awareness and compliance with environmental requirements.
Coordinate with relevant authorities and agencies to ensure adherence to applicable environmental regulations and standards.
Participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions to share knowledge and best practices on Environmental management.

Support and implement corporate environmental initiatives to support the improvement of HSSE culture at both Country Office and project sites.
Ensure alignment with UN or donor environmental and social safeguard standards.
Coordinate with government/donor environmental departments for related approvals and permits.
Facilitate communication between contractors and project management for resolving safety, and environmental issues.
Represent the MCO in environmental forums and liaise with relevant partners.
5. Knowledge Management and Innovation: Stay updated on emerging HSSE trends, technologies, and best practices and identify opportunities for environmental innovation and improvement.
Share lessons learned, success stories, and innovative approaches related to the environment with the project team and stakeholders.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, and sustainability across Project activities.
Maintain high standards of documentation, archiving all environmental/HSSE project deliverables.

Develop and facilitate training programs on environmental safeguards and best practices.
6. Personnel Management: Provide guidance and support to project staff on environmental matters, including training and capacity building initiatives.
Foster a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement within the project team.
Promote teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment among project staff.
Facilitate capacity-building and training initiatives for project staff and contractors related to Environmental aspects.

Provide guidance and foster teamwork, environmental/safety awareness.
Support the HSSE Coordinator to ensure effective oversight and utilization of the HSSE resource pool.
Impact of Results: Improved environmental/HSSE performance in projects.
High-quality environmental/HSSE reporting.

Enhanced staff capacity in environmental/HSSE practices.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Science, or any related field, is required.
A first university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Science with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Additional certifications or specialized training in Environmental and HSSE Management, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation or related areas are desirable.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in environmental assessment, safeguards, environmental management preferably in the context of construction, infrastructure, or development projects or related fields, is required.
Experience in providing technical assistance and guidance on HSSE issues to project teams and stakeholders is an asset.
Experience providing training on HSSE related topics is highly desirable.
Experience developing and implementing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) is an advantage.

Knowledge of international HSSE standards, regulations, and best practices is preferred.
Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainable practices is highly desirable.
Experience in monitoring and reporting on HSSE performance (leading and lagging indicators) is an asset.
Proven ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels, including government agencies, contractors, and local communities is desired.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate HSSE concepts and promote a culture of safety is preferred.

Experience in personnel management, including training and capacity building initiatives, is desirable.
Familiar with planning tools such as MS Projects (or similar) and web-based applications and Google-Suite products, especially google docs, sheets, slides and form and other relevant software tools is desirable.
Experience working on infrastructure, rural development, or climate resilience projects is an asset.
Experience with UN or international development organizations is desirable.
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Language Requirements: Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
Fluency in spoken, written and reading local language (Juba Arabic) is an added advantage.
Knowledge of other UN languages will be considered an asset.

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