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Emergency Response Coordinator

CONTACT

CONTACT is recruiting an Emergency Response Coordinator, to be based in Pemba, Mozambique.
Duties
  • Reporting to the Managers, the fisheries project supervisor will be responsible for: to know, respect and ensure compliance with the company's code of conduct; to inspire safety commitment in client and all contractors and subcontractors teams via deep knowledge of HSE and leadership by example; to provide positive ER leadership and promote the adoption of ER best practice ensuring compliance with TEPMA1 policy and Mozambique emergency response, health and safety legislation; to act as the emergency response coordinator during emergency response incidents, exercises and drills; the formulation, development and implementation of TEPMA1 ER systems and associated documentation
  • To review contractors documentation against TEPMA1 standards and provide required interface; to provide ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of ER plans, procedures and standards and identify opportunities for improvement; to develop activity plans and progress monitoring for activities related to ER maintenance and assurance; to maintain orientating induction and training material to provide staff with details of their roles and responsibilities for emergency preparedness; to maintain records of ER related trainings and competency of personnel likely to be tasked with ER duties; to collate and organize information that may be required during an emergency to ensure its availability if required during an exercise or actual incident
  • To maintain and distribute ER duty rota to relevant TEPMA1 personnel; to facilitate and participate in ER audits, inspections and investigations; to ensure post incident reviews are carried out to ensure identification of opportunities for continual improve to systems, process and practices are taken; to develop and deliver training and exercises for the emergency response teams; to participate in risk assessment process as and when required; to support the CM/ER Manager in sustaining and improving business continuity/incident management plans
  • To ensure operational readiness of all TEPMA1 emergency response equipment; promptly notify the TEPMA1 CEM Manager in Maputo of emergency response incidents in line with TEPMA1 procedures, where appropriate be involved in incident investigations; to provide TEPMA1 management with on-site assurance against all contractor ER activities; always give feedback to contractor’s supervisor on both positive and negative observations before leaving the work area
  • To ensure ER support for all TEPMA1 aviation activities; to ensure safety assurance at the site helipads/airstrip and during air operations; to operationally oversee TEPMA1, emergency response firefighting teams, including the day to day management of fire team activities; to continually evaluate the firefighting strategy to reflect changes in facilities and capability
Requisites
  • University degree in a relevant area for the job
  • To be trained in ICS 200 or GOC 3, is required
  • Minimum of 05 years of previous professional experience
  • Strong English written and verbal communication skills, is required
  • Fluency in Portuguese or French is advantageous
  • Strong ability to learn how to manage Emergency situation
  • Ability to manage contractor’s compliance with applicable requirements
  • Ability to work in fast paced environments with autonomy
  • Ability to communicate to and engage with stakeholder
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations and with cross-discipline professionals (construction project)
  • Be calm under pressure
  • Possess Decisiveness
  • Clear communication and command skills
  • Good situational awareness
  • Rapid assessment skills
  • Risk Management & Safety skills
  • Living in the local area of the job is an advantage
  • Mozambican Nationality
Benefits
  • The possibility of working in a Company that offers salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and responsibility of the role, as well as opportunities for personal development
Notes
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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  • Published 23.06.2026
  • Expires 30.06.2026
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