Safety Officers
2025-06-20T06:54:33+00:00
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
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https://www.uedcl.co.ug/
FULL_TIME
6th Floor - Nakasero
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Engineering Services
Protective Services
2025-06-27T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Job Purpose
To ensure the implementation and management of social safety standards and practices within the electricity distribution network. The Safety Officer (Social) focuses on addressing community and workforce social safety concerns, promoting harmonious relationships, and mitigating social risks associated with operations and projects.
Impact
The role holder plays a key role in fostering a socially responsible operational environment, enhancing community relations, and ensuring compliance with social safety standards and regulations.
Key Result Areas
Community Engagement and Awareness
1. Develop and implement community safety awareness programs related to electricity distribution.
2. Facilitate communication between the company and affected communities to address social safety concerns.
Social Risk Assessment and Mitigation
1. Conduct social risk assessments to identify potential impacts on communities and propose mitigation measures.
2. Develop strategies to address issues such as displacement, resettlement, and compensation in line with company policies.
Compliance and Standards
1. Ensure adherence to social safety standards, including national regulations and international best practices.
2. Monitor and report on compliance with social impact mitigation plans.
Incident Investigation and Reporting
1. Investigate social incidents or grievances and recommend corrective actions.
2. Maintain records of incidents and provide periodic reports to management.
Training and Capacity Building
1. Organize and deliver training programs for staff and contractors on social safety topics.
2. Build capacity within communities to understand and address electricity-related social safety issues.
Stakeholder Collaboration
1. Collaborate with local authorities, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to promote social safety initiatives.
2. Represent the company in public forums and discussions on social safety concerns.
Emergency Response and Support
1. Participate in the development of emergency response plans with a focus on social dimensions.
2. Support affected communities during emergencies to ensure safety and well-being.
Continuous Improvement
1. Identify opportunities for enhancing social safety practices and propose innovative solutions.
2. Stay updated on developments in social safety standards and integrate them into company policies.
Other Duties
1Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Safety Manager or relevant authority.
Expected Outputs
- Comprehensive community safety awareness programs.
- Detailed social risk assessments and mitigation plans.
- Compliance with social safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated and resolved social safety incidents.
- Well-trained workforce and informed communities.
- Strong relationships with stakeholders and communities.
- Effective social safety components in emergency response plans.
Community Engagement and Awareness 1. Develop and implement community safety awareness programs related to electricity distribution. 2. Facilitate communication between the company and affected communities to address social safety concerns. Social Risk Assessment and Mitigation 1. Conduct social risk assessments to identify potential impacts on communities and propose mitigation measures. 2. Develop strategies to address issues such as displacement, resettlement, and compensation in line with company policies. Compliance and Standards 1. Ensure adherence to social safety standards, including national regulations and international best practices. 2. Monitor and report on compliance with social impact mitigation plans. Incident Investigation and Reporting 1. Investigate social incidents or grievances and recommend corrective actions. 2. Maintain records of incidents and provide periodic reports to management. Training and Capacity Building 1. Organize and deliver training programs for staff and contractors on social safety topics. 2. Build capacity within communities to understand and address electricity-related social safety issues. Stakeholder Collaboration 1. Collaborate with local authorities, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to promote social safety initiatives. 2. Represent the company in public forums and discussions on social safety concerns. Emergency Response and Support 1. Participate in the development of emergency response plans with a focus on social dimensions. 2. Support affected communities during emergencies to ensure safety and well-being. Continuous Improvement 1. Identify opportunities for enhancing social safety practices and propose innovative solutions. 2. Stay updated on developments in social safety standards and integrate them into company policies. Other Duties 1Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Safety Manager or relevant authority.
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Vacancy title:
Safety Officers
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Protective Services]
Jobs at:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 27 2025
Duty Station:
6th Floor - Nakasero | kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To ensure the implementation and management of social safety standards and practices within the electricity distribution network. The Safety Officer (Social) focuses on addressing community and workforce social safety concerns, promoting harmonious relationships, and mitigating social risks associated with operations and projects.
Impact
The role holder plays a key role in fostering a socially responsible operational environment, enhancing community relations, and ensuring compliance with social safety standards and regulations.
Key Result Areas
Community Engagement and Awareness
1. Develop and implement community safety awareness programs related to electricity distribution.
2. Facilitate communication between the company and affected communities to address social safety concerns.
Social Risk Assessment and Mitigation
1. Conduct social risk assessments to identify potential impacts on communities and propose mitigation measures.
2. Develop strategies to address issues such as displacement, resettlement, and compensation in line with company policies.
Compliance and Standards
1. Ensure adherence to social safety standards, including national regulations and international best practices.
2. Monitor and report on compliance with social impact mitigation plans.
Incident Investigation and Reporting
1. Investigate social incidents or grievances and recommend corrective actions.
2. Maintain records of incidents and provide periodic reports to management.
Training and Capacity Building
1. Organize and deliver training programs for staff and contractors on social safety topics.
2. Build capacity within communities to understand and address electricity-related social safety issues.
Stakeholder Collaboration
1. Collaborate with local authorities, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to promote social safety initiatives.
2. Represent the company in public forums and discussions on social safety concerns.
Emergency Response and Support
1. Participate in the development of emergency response plans with a focus on social dimensions.
2. Support affected communities during emergencies to ensure safety and well-being.
Continuous Improvement
1. Identify opportunities for enhancing social safety practices and propose innovative solutions.
2. Stay updated on developments in social safety standards and integrate them into company policies.
Other Duties
1Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Safety Manager or relevant authority.
Expected Outputs
- Comprehensive community safety awareness programs.
- Detailed social risk assessments and mitigation plans.
- Compliance with social safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated and resolved social safety incidents.
- Well-trained workforce and informed communities.
- Strong relationships with stakeholders and communities.
- Effective social safety components in emergency response plans.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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