Enviromental Management & Sustainability Intern at Safaricom Kenya

Department Description

We are pleased to announce the following Internship vacancy in the Sustainability and Social Policy section, Corporate Responsibility Department within the Corporate Affairs Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below

Brief Description

Reporting to the Principal Officer – Environmental Management the position holder will assist in tracking of Safaricom’s Environmental Compliance requirements with NEMA and Support sustainability initiatives and reporting in the company.

Detailed Description

• Assist in review of EIA and EA reports compiled by external consultants for quality control before submission to NEMA
• Assist in EIA/EA correspondence (issue letters/approvals/ licenses/improvement orders/notices) from NEMA
• Environmental Management Systems data collection and collation
• Assist in collection and collation of carbon footprint data for the inventory and maintain the GHG inventory
• Assist in the implementation of various environmental initiatives on water, water, and energy and carbon footprint among others
• Assist in the ISO 14001 certification process
• Support the administrative and operational processes of social policy and sustainability docket

Job Requirements

• A graduate or undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental studies or equivalent
• Working Knowledge on NEMA regulations and provisions of the EMCA 1999;
• Computer Literate Strong communication skills - written and verbal – with graphs and trends for ease of understanding
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Uphold integrity, professionalism and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work under tight timelines and deliver accurate results