Safety Program Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-009 

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for Safety Program Coordinator. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately. 

Duties: Incumbent serves as the Safety Program Coordinator with responsibility for assisting the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) in carrying out the day-to-day functions of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) and Fire Protection Division (FIR) programs at post as required by 15 FAM 900 and 15 FAM 800; assures that all government-owned and leased property in country meet the requirements of 15 FAM 253.5, 15 FAM 432, 15 FAM 840, and 15 FAM 950, as well as other related Departmental requirements which may exist. 

The Safety and Program Coordinator schedules and performs required safety and health and fire inspections of all USG facilities, including offices, residences, annexes, and warehouses for conditions that pose an imminent threat to occupants and structure. Performs visual inspections of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems when installed in buildings. Incumbent also develops and provides safety training in conjunction with SHEM and FIR requirements for supervisors and employees in accordance with applicable requirements and ensures that employees are familiar with safety rules and procedures for performing their jobs in a safe manner. 

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by March 18, 2024. 

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.