Environmental, Health & Social (EHS) Officer

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Ashipa Electric Limited is hiring an EHS Officer to manage environmental and social risks across mini-grid projects in Nigeria. The role involves implementing the ESMS, securing permits, engaging communities, and ensuring compliance. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience in EHS or community relations.

• Full-time position in Nigeria's energy sector
• 2-4 years experience required
• Bachelor's degree in environmental or related field

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Environmental, Health & Social (EHS) Officer at Ashipa Electric Limited ⏲ Jul 29, 2026, 9:14 AM ⋕ View all Power & Energy jobs Ashipa Electric is an energy company committed to accelerating the transition to a distributed, digitized, decarbonized, and equitable energy future. We design and deploy mini-grid solutions that help homeowners and businesses reduce energy costs while improving reliability and resiliency. By enabling more efficient and resilient energy systems, Ashipa Electric supports local economic growth and sustainable development. Our work is focused on creating long-term positive impacts for communities and millions of end users We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Environmental, Health & Social (EHS) Officer Locations: Nigeria Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The role is central to identifying, avoiding, and managing environmental and social risks, and to maintaining transparent, trust-based relationships with host communities. The successful candidate will work directly across field and office environments, engaging regulators, contractors, communities, and project teams with equal effectiveness. The EHS Officer supports the implementation and day-to-day operation of Ashipa Electric's Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) across the company's mini-grid projects —ensuring compliance with the company's E&S Policy, national regulations, and lender/investor standards throughout site selection, design, construction, and operation. Key Responsibilities: Implementation & Compliance: Maintain and update the company ESMS manual, legal register, training matrix, and E&S documentation. Track E&S KPIs and present monthly E&S performance dashboards to management. Ensure all projects follow ESMS procedures and drive continual improvement. Site Screening & Risk Categorisation: Screen candidate sites against the Exclusion List and complete the Initial E&S Screening Checklist. Categorise sites as Category I [High-Risk] or Category II [Low-Risk] and advise on required studies. Apply VLD Guidelines for land donations and support fair, transparent land acquisition processes. E&S Studies, Consent & Permitting: Track and secure all environmental/social clearances and permits from REA, NESREA, and state MDAs before construction. Coordinate required studies by category: ESIA, ESMP, RAP and/or LRP for Category I; ESMP for Category II. Develop and implement Stakeholder Engagement Plans and Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM) for all projects. Ensure E&S risks for gender, vulnerable groups, and SEA/GBV are identified and mitigated. Community Relations & GRM: Support monthly community engagement and feedback sessions. Promote gender inclusion and the protection of vulnerable persons in all project areas. Maintain the GRM register; ensure grievances are logged, investigated, and closed out within agreed timelines. Reporting: Prepare periodic E&S and HSE compliance reports for REA, lenders, investors, and internal management. Maintain records of training, audits, inspections, permits, and non-conformances. Qualifications & Experience: Essential : Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Social Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field. Strong grasp of E&S risk management, stakeholder engagement, and grievance handling. 2–4 years of experience: in EHS or community relations roles, ideally in energy or infrastructure. Willingness and ability to travel to remote project sites, including extended stays during project phases. Good report-writing, record-keeping, and independent field-based work skills. Advantageous : Experience: coordinating ESIAs (Environmental and Social Impact Assessments), ESMPs (Environmental and Social Management Plans), RAPs (Remedial Action Plans), or similar studies with external consultants. Working knowledge of Nigerian regulatory bodies and processes — REA, NESREA, and state MDAs (Ministries, Departments, and Agencies) Familiarity with lender E&S standards, including IFC Performance Standards. Prior exposure to gender mainstreaming and SEA/GBV risk management in community-facingroles. Core Competencies E&S Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates environmental and social risks across the project lifecycle. Regulatory & Standards Fluency: Navigates Nigerian E&S regulations and lender standards, including IFC Performance Standards. Community Engagement : Builds trust with host communities through transparent, inclusive, and consistent engagement. Documentation & Reporting : Maintains rigorous records, compliance dashboards, and reports for regulators and investors. Field Independence: Operates effectively in remote and rural project environments with limited day-to-day supervision. Stakeholder Coordination : Coordinates across contractors, communities, regulators, and internal teams with clarity Success Metrics Community Engagement Consistency E&S Audit Outcomes Incident & Non-Conformance Rate. Grievance Resolution Timeliness Permit & Clearance Readiness ESMS Compliance Rate How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. View all Jobs in Nigeria