Environment, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) Officer

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Job Description

Fiji Airports Pte Limited trading as Fiji Airports (FA) is a fully Government-owned Commercial Company (GCC). The company was established on 12 April 1999 under the Public Enterprise Act, 1996. It was formed following the reorganisation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF). FA owns and operates Nadi International Airport and manages Nausori Airport including 13 other domestic outer island airports on behalf of the Government. It also provides Air Traffic Management (ATM) services in the Nadi Flight Information Region (Nadi FIR (Flight Information Region)). This includes the air space of Fiji, Tuvalu, New Caledonia, Kiribati and Vanuatu, covering an area of 6.0 million square kilometers. FA is governed by its Board and reports to the Prime Minister and Minister for Public Enterprises.

The ESHS Officer supports Fiji Airports in implementing the environmental, social, health and safety requirements for the Na Vualiku Airports Project at Labasa and Savusavu Airports. The role ensures that all project activities comply with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), Fiji's Environment Management Act, and project-specific E&S instruments. The role provides site-based monitoring, contractor oversight, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building to uphold high ESHS standards across the project lifecycle. Reports to: FA-PMU Project Manager (Na Vualiku Airports Project), with technical guidance from the FA-PMU Environment & Social Risk Management Specialist (ESS).

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Environmental and Social Assessment
E&S screening of project activities conducted and assessment requirements confirmed. E&S assessments supported and preparation of required instruments completed in-house. Technical oversight and coordination of consultant-led impact assessments provided. Compliance with environmental and social regulations ensured and ES permitting facilitated. Local community concerns addressed and integrated into project planning. Training and support to FA-PMU and project teams on E&S best practice delivered. Documentation and reports for FA, MTCA, the World Bank and regulators prepared and reviewed. Support provided for AWOS-related environmental and social inputs where required.
2. Contractor Oversight and Compliance
Contractor ESHS documentation reviewed and alignment with project requirements ensured (including CESMPs, method statements, and monitoring reports). Regular site inspections and audits conducted with non-compliances identified and corrective actions coordinated. Response to E&S incidents coordinated and corrective actions tracked and documented. Tools and systems for tracking contractor ESHS performance developed and implemented. Contractor E&S performance dashboard/scorecard established, maintained, and communicated. OHS indicators compiled, analysed and reported (including incidents, near misses, LTIFR and root-cause analysis). Labour and working conditions monitored, including PPE use and functioning of grievance systems. E&S and OHS training for contractors facilitated and records maintained. Communication between contractors and local communities supported and grievances addressed. Contractor performance reviewed and recommendations for improvement provided. Environmental, social, health and safety incidents reported in accordance with ESCP requirements.
3. General Project E&S Management
Participation in project meetings, coordination forums and World Bank missions completed as required. Logistics and coordination for inspections by consultants, FA, MTCA and the World Bank supported. ESHS inputs into FA-PMU progress reports prepared and submitted. Complaints and grievances under the GRM tracked, managed and closed out. FA ESHS Management System implemented and training provided to FA staff as required. Regular updates on workplan implementation provided to the FA-PMU Project Manager and ESS.
4. Fiji Airport's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Uphold Fiji Airports values in all duties and interactions. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration across project teams and stakeholder groups. Support team members to uphold Fiji Airports values, behaviours and expected standards.
5. Key Deliverables and Expectations
Complete ESHS Monitoring Plan and reporting template within the expected timeframe. Submit quarterly ESHS monitoring reports. Complete monthly CESMP implementation status updates. Deliver monthly OHS site status reports. Complete Training Plan for FA staff and the contractor workforce within two months. Provide inputs into quarterly and semi-annual FA-PMU progress reports. Coordinating E&S risk assessments and ensuring timely CESMP implementation. Ensuring consistent ESHS performance across multiple project sites and stakeholders. Maintaining strong relationships with contractors, consultants, communities, and Government bodies. Supporting complex, multi-stakeholder interfaces involving FA, MTCA, FRA, C-PMU, World Bank, and local communities.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Customer
Social and Cultural Awareness	Respond respectfully and effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Environment	Establish and maintain an environmentally friendly organisation

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Environmental Science	Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Or another closely related discipline.

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. At least 5 years of experience in environmental management or safeguards work relevant to infrastructure or development projects.
2. Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) planning.
3. Experience in Stakeholder Engagement planning.
4. Experience in managing WHS/OHS risks on construction sites.
5. Experience with infrastructure and development projects in Vanua Levu would be advantageous.
6. Strong report writing aligned to project deliverables and analytical skills with a track record of timely delivery.
7. Desirable Experience (advantageous)......................................
8. Experience in aviation or airport infrastructure projects.
9. Experience with Fiji’s environmental legislation, particularly EMA 2005, plus associated regulations and policies.
10. Experience working on projects funded by the World Bank or other development partners.
11. Demonstrated experience in E&S capacity-building initiatives.
12. Technical Knowledge & Skills Required........................................
13. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.
14. Familiarity with World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Standards 1–10.
15. Understanding of environmental permitting processes.
16. Ability to interpret technical assessments, OHS metrics, and ESHS performance data.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Professional Associations
Membership of appropriate Professional Institution
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Must be a Fiji citizen or be eligible for a Fiji work permit.

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
FA-PMU Project Manager
FA-PMU ESS
C-PMU
External
Local community groups
Contractors

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Interpersonal Styles
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.

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