BORDER SUPERVISOR – EMA 105 views

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions that have arisen within the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) – an equal opportunity employer.

Position: BORDER SUPERVISOR [1 post]
Grade: D1
Station: Chirundu

Reporting to the Provincial Environmental Manager, the job holder will be responsible for the enforcement of controls on the cross-border export of hazardous substances and waste, collecting import levies and levying penalties for environmental offences on imported substances in terms of the Environmental Management Act [CAP.20:27].

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Supervises the inspection, invoicing, licensing and provision of hazardous substances and waste consignments passing through the borders in terms of the Environmental Management Act [CAP.20:27] and its ancillary legislation.
* Aligns national inspection at the border with the requirements of Multilateral Environmental Agreements such as the Basel, Rotterdam & Stockholm (BRS), United Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Minamata convention.
* Maintains comprehensive border post environmental information for imports for easy retrieval.
* Liaises with key stakeholder such as Port Health, Ministry of Agriculture, ZRP and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) to ensure the mainstreaming of environmental management issues.
* Implements the border post Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan through regular risk assessment.
* Ensures the adherence by staff to set SOPs and where necessary recommends their amendment.
* Co-ordinates continuous campaigns on environmental pollution prevention in the border.
* Oversees the billing and invoicing of clients in line with the Agency’s accounting manual and standing SOPs.
* Co-ordinates the maintenance and timely updating of databases.
* Prepares and adheres to border post budgets and work plans.
* Prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports as required.
* Manages the performance of subordinates in line with the IRRM.
* Attends stakeholder meetings and advises on the provisions of the law.

Qualification, Experience and Competence:

* A first degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
* At least three (3) years’ experience in environmental management.
* Knowledge of the legal instruments governing importation of hazardous substances.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.