Coordinator – Risk & Compliance

VAC-2026-0017: Coordinator – Risk & Compliance Application Closing Date: July 3, 2026 Kitwe Permanent CR5 The Coordinator – Risk & Compliance will play a vital role in providing expert advice and guidance to management on environmental policy programmes to achieve levels of environmental protection consistent with national and international standards and, at a minimum, meet national legislative requirements. The job holder will report to the HSES & Community Liaison Officer. Key Accountabilities Determining the company’s business and operational risk profile and ensuring that risks are effectively managed. Determining the HSES risks of the company and ensuring that the risks are effectively managed. Providing HSES advice when conducting due diligence for new acquisitions and investments. Undertake a fraud risk assessment to identify the company’s material fraud risks. Completed risk assessments for non-routine work. Ensure risk mitigation measures are addressed by respective risk owners and issue closure status reports monthly. Provide technical support in emergency preparedness and response planning. Review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and facilitate review of the departmental ERPs. Facilitate delivery of emergency preparedness and response drills twice in a year and ensure lessons learned are shared, and emergency procedures are updated as may be required. Ensure that the performance of the Quality Management System (QMS) remains effective and in compliance with international standards, specifically ISO 9001:2015. Aimed at abating the resultant environmental impact/effect. Conduct internal audits to verify conformance to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, issue reports and follow up on closure of identified non-conformities. Address audit recommendations from IMS External audits as assigned to you. Report on the effectiveness of the risk management system for onward submission to the risk management committee of the board. Produce and submit an annual risk statement. Compile and submit risk reports. Conduct risk management training to employees and contractors. Produce an awareness article on risk management. Ensure the RIMS is up to date and upload the Risk and Opportunity registers continuously. [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] To be considered for this role, you will be required to have: Degree in Environmental Engineering/Degree in Environmental Science/Degree in Natural Resources. Qualification in Environmental Management System ISO 14001. Member of the Environmental Institute of Zambia. Minimum 3 years’ experience in Environmental Management in an environmental and social role and in a context of similar complexity. In-depth understanding of Environmental Management systems and proven technical skills and knowledge in Environmental Social Impact Assessment Studies. Good writing and interpersonal skills. Good public relations skills. Good presentation skills using constructive and logical approaches. Sound business acumen with ability to anticipate and interpret changes impacting on environment and social programs and approaches. Good understanding of the IFC Performance Standards and the relevant ILO standards.