Associate Director, QHSSE Systems Implementation
Full-time Location: Dubai - DIFC Employee Type: Permanent Department: HSE
Company Description
IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has over 40,000 towers across its 10 markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia. For more information, please email: communications@ihstowers.com or visit:
Job Description
Purpose
The role has management responsibility for a Manager, Talent Management and serves as a coach and mentor for key stakeholders within the business.
IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Dubai. The purpose of Associate Director QHSSE Systems Implementation is to oversee the consistent deployment of QHSSE systems globally and to ensure that they are implemented as intended and meet the evolving need of the business as it scales.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Coordinate and direct the efforts of the QHSSE COE Team Oversee HSSE team responsibilities with regards to ESG/sustainability reporting Develop and manage core QHSSE training to improve the competency levels of QHSSE resources globally Ensure the effectiveness and quality of all high-level incident investigations In collaboration with regional QHSSE leads and the COE, facilitate action improvement plans to mitigate gaps in group QHSSE processes Manage and execute the QHSSE readiness plans for all new IHS entities and regions Work with the regional QHSSE and operational leadership teams to improve contractor competency and delivery from QHSSE perspective Liaise with the systems team to identify and capture QHSSE system improvements Implement the Safety Touches Program globally, ensuring adoption and monitoring key KPIs Oversight of QHSSE Rewards and Recognition program globally Manage the group Crisis and response planning under the guidance of the VP of QHSSE and in collaboration with Associate Director Security Coach and Mentor regional leadership teams in effective QHSSE practices Ensure the QHSSE global strategy is cascaded to regions and implemented as intended Drive alignment and achievement of the group QHSSE Objectives
Qualifications
Degree / NEBOSH Diploma / CSP or equivalent (Engineering, Quality, HSE) 10+ years in progressively more Senior Project Management HSE, QAQC 3 years’ experience in a global or regional remit responsible for QHSSE delivery and performance
Job-Specific Competencies
In depth understanding of developing and managing the integrated management system for a complex global organization (Incident investigation, ISO Auditing, Risk Management, Behavioral Safety, Environmental Management) Thorough understanding of ESG reporting frameworks In depth knowledge of the microsoft suite of platform. RCA facilitation an Incident investigation management Emergency Response and Crisis management Critical Risk Workshop Facilitation, Action Plan Development, and Implementation Excellent communication and facilitation skills (Training Sessions and Meetings) QC/QA management with a focus on Field execution and operational excellence Internal and External Audit execution Project Management skills A team player who communicates effectively Ability to work independently when required Can work effectively under deadlines, meeting key deliverable timelines Courageous and can challenge respectively when the situation is required Comfortable collaborating within all levels of the business, including members of EXCO and senior leadership An eye for detail with a focus on structure and accuracy Can work in dynamic changing environments
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Business Consulting skills Ability to manage and lead.
Additional Information
*Organizational Competencies Customer Focus* - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.
Our Vision
IHS is committed to improving the quality and availability of telecommunications infrastructure, the lifeline for an increasingly connected world. We are dedicated to helping create a sustainable future for the communities in which we operate, and our sustainable strategy is structured around four pillars: ethics and governance, environment and climate change, education and economic growth, and our people and communities.
Associate Director, QHSSE Systems Implementation
Dubai - United Arab Emirates * Full-time
