Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture
REPUBLIC OF MALAWI
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, UNITY AND CULTURE
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
COUNTRY: MALAWI
NAME OF PROJECT: REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA 2 (RCRP)
PROJECT ID #: P181308
Assignment Title: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Reference No.: MOLG 04-CS-INDV
Date of Issue: 26th August 2024
1. Introduction
The Government of Malawi through Ministry of Finance and Economic affairs has applied for financing toward the cost of the Regional Climate Resilient programme (RCRP). The Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture and National Local Government Finance Committee as implementing agency for sub-component 2.2 of the programme intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist.
The Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture and National Local Government Finance Committee invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the position of Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, recruited as individual consultant following World Bank Procurement Regulations dated September 2023.
Position Title: Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (1 Position)
Time Commitment: 100%
Accountable: Deputy Project Coordinator
Duration of Assignment : 5 years
2. The Objectives of the Assignment
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will support the Project Implementation Unit (LG-NGFC) in ensuring the compliance with the requirements of the World Bank’s occupational health and safety standards as well as local regulations.
The main objective of this assignment is to ensure that all occupational health and safety risks and impacts are assessed and managed in accordance with the World Bank Environmental Health Safety Guidelines (EHSG), Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and OHS procedures.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day facilitation and coordination of all activities related to occupational health and safety under the NGFC implemented activities of the project, including developing standard operating procedures addressing health and safety of the various activities within the project works scope
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist’s duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Considering World Bank Environmental Health Safety Guidelines (EHSG), Good International Industry Practice (GIP), compile OHS procedures update here applicable the OHS strategy, system and the operational plans for the district led subcomponent which falls under the National Local Government Finance Committee PIU;
- Together with OHS officers of contractors, develop, update, coordinate and facilitate the development and/or revision of and OHS risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the various activities under the applicable activities of the Project;
- Liaise with other specialists (including Environmental, Social, Project Engineer, etc.) in the team on OHS matters to review severe OHS incidents, recurring minor incidents, and near misses that have occurred on project with the aim to further mitigate these from repeating:
- Facilitate the development of Health and Safety Manual and a health and Safety Management plan for the local authorities implemented project activities and incorporate the relevant OHS measures (including emergency preparedness and response measures) into the Labour Management Procedures (LMP) and community Safety;
- Conducting Occupational Health Safety site inspections on a regular basis with adequate frequency;
- Providing internal audits on Occupational Health and Safety issues all project sites implemented by local authorities;
- Facilitating wellness health awareness and screening Programs in all the local authorities;
- Support project teams and clients in investigating the root cause/s of the incidents and developing appropriate remedial and mitigation measures;
- Prepare and deliver reports to the project on OHS incidents, patterns of incidents, and proposed recommendations;
- Develop and implement a comprehensive intervention to improve worker OHS, and Community Health and Safety for communities directly impacted by the project.
- Develop and implement a training program on Occupational Health and Safety for local authorities and contractors;
- Recommend measures to help protect workers, and community members, from potentially hazardous work methods, working at heights, scaffolding measures, working adjacent to flowing water, hazardous substances and waste management and disposal, and other relevant processes, or materials;
- Advise communities and/or institutions/local authorities regarding health or safety issues;
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and
government regulations; - Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, asbestos management plans;
- Review and inputs into community emergency procedure plans for subcomponent activities;
- Inspect work environments to ensure safety for the workers and community in all project sites;
- Conduct safety training or education programs, job hazard assessments, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment;
- Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations, and World Bank’s ESF and ESHS requirements, and project ESMF;
- Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees and contractors;
- Set up monitoring systems for the sites, including file management on site for Toolbox talks and topics, ongoing skills and training development, SOPs, Permits to work, incident reports, monitoring First Aid kits, etc. Ensuring first aid kits are appropriately stocked to type of activities anticipated on sites, etc;
- Develop and review and monitoring emergency procedures for sites including ensuring correct fire prevent controls and training in place, etc;
- Coordinate “right-to-know” programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances, and safety procedure; and xxiv. Maintain or update Emergency Response Plans or procedures, as well as waste management plan, traffic safety management plan, hazardous substances management plan, etc., with necessary SOPs or safety procedures developed in the OHS strategy and plan.
4. Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should meet the following qualifications:
- Masters’ Degree in disciplines such as Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Quality and Safety), Environmental Health and Safety.
- A qualification and or international certificate in OHS e.g. NEBOSH, or similar.
- A minimum of 8 years of demonstrable project experience in developing, implementing and/or supervising OHS in construction, with experience in transport infrastructure, energy, hydropower, DRM and or extractives sectors at similar or senior level.
- Knowledge of OHS management systems, including experience auditing/ assessing health and safety programs and systems.
- Membership of professional bodies and experience in implementing World Bank funded projects and/or other multilateral banks’ OHS policies will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to assess technical issues of occupational health and safety and to effect a cultural change to create a culture of safety across a workplace or organization
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English, as well as team participation and management skills
- Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
5. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The Contract is for an initial period of one-year and will thereafter be extended for the entire period of the project upon satisfactory completion of the assignment and satisfactory appraisal results.
6. LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will be based at The PIU Office in Lilongwe, but would be required to travel regularly to other relevant field offices where the RCRP is implementing its activities.
7. REPORTING
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will report to the Deputy Project Coordinator on all administrative, operational and technical issues related to his/her functions and will collaborate with other specialist under the project.
8. Mode of Application
Interested Individuals meeting the stated requirements should submit their Expressions of interest including updated detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and copies of professional certificates must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Monday, 23rd September, 2024 on or before 16:00 hours, local time.
The Deputy Project Coordinator,
Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 Project,
National Local Government Finance Committee
Private Bag 352
Lilongwe 3
MALAWI.
Email: ed@nlgfc.gov.mw copy flemingsnyirenda@gmail.com