Our client, The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a major midstream development spanning Uganda and Tanzania. It includes the construction and operation of a nearshore Marine Tanks and Terminals (MTT) facility in Tanzania. Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate a 1,443 km electrically heated crude oil export pipeline, transporting crude oil from Kabaale–Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for export to international markets.

The Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible for serving as the focal point for Emergency Response, Crisis Management, and Business Continuity across the Company. The role involves planning, implementing, and continuously improving the emergency response and crisis management programme, ensuring a fully integrated approach between the Company, Projects, and Contractors. The Emergency Response Coordinator establishes and maintains emergency and crisis response systems, including the necessary infrastructure, processes, and tools to support effective incident management. The position is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating the EACOP Emergency Response and Crisis Management Plan, Site Emergency Response Plans, and all related documentation. The Coordinator provides On-Duty Officer (ODO) support as required to meet response needs and assists Incident Management Teams (IMT) and Crisis Management Cells (CMC) during incidents or crises. In addition, the role administers ODO and IMT duty schedules, develops and delivers training programmes for emergency response personnel at operational, tactical, and strategic levels, and leads the planning and execution of incident and crisis management exercises. The Emergency Response Coordinator also provides support to Response Teams and Evacuee Reception activities, while working closely with Project teams to ensure that contractor emergency management plans are fully aligned with Company emergency response and crisis management processes.

Principle Responsibilities

• Support the designated Emergency Response Manager to establish the Emergency Response & Crisis Management function.
• Responsibility for delivery of all aspects for Emergency, Incident and Crisis response, including Business Continuity
• Prepare the required Plans and Procedures as required for the EACOP HSE management system.
• Develop the processes and tools required for the implementation of the Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plan and its associated documentation.
• Conduct training and exercise for the effective execution of the required Emergency Response roles.
• Administer the EACOP On-Duty process for effective call out of response personnel.
• Represents EACOP on matters related to Emergency & Crisis Management with external stakeholders as assigned; establish contact and maintain a good coordination with the Ugandan and Tanzanian authorities.

Accountability:

EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed. The job holder is accountable for demonstrating exemplary behavior with regard to HSE rules & requirements and for implementing HSE rules within his area of responsibility. Therefore, the employee is required to:

• Support the designated Emergency Response Manager to establish the Emergency Response & Crisis Management function.
• Responsibility for delivery of all aspects for Emergency, Incident and Crisis response, including Business Continuity
• Prepare the required Plans and Procedures as required for the EACOP HSE management system.
• Develop the processes and tools required for the implementation of the Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plan and its associated documentation.
• Conduct training and exercise for the effective execution of the required Emergency Response roles.
• Administer the EACOP On-Duty process for effective call out of response personnel.
• Represents EACOP on matters related to Emergency & Crisis Management with external stakeholders as assigned; establish contact and maintain a good coordination with the Ugandan and Tanzanian authorities.

Requirements

• Degree qualified or equivalent formal qualification in a recognized discipline (Security and Risk, Emergency and Crisis Management).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in emergency management related field. Experience in Oil & Gas Industry and/or large-scale projects is essential.
• Experienced in developing Emergency Response Plans and systems, to include the Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plans, Business Continuity Plans, Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Medevac Plans.
• Breadth of understanding of the application of the core principles of command, control, co-ordination as they apply to emergency response in an oil and gas industry related setting.
• Proven experience in Emergency Response, Crisis Management and Business Continuity is key. Previous training in Major Incident Management (IMS/ICS 300) is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Proven leadership, influencing and ability to create positive relations with senior management, peers and all stakeholders, including regulatory authorities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Support the designated Emergency Response Manager to establish the Emergency Response & Crisis Management function.
• Responsibility for delivery of all aspects for Emergency, Incident and Crisis response, including Business Continuity
• Prepare the required Plans and Procedures as required for the EACOP HSE management system.
• Develop the processes and tools required for the implementation of the Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plan and its associated documentation.
• Conduct training and exercise for the effective execution of the required Emergency Response roles.
• Administer the EACOP On-Duty process for effective call out of response personnel.
• Represents EACOP on matters related to Emergency & Crisis Management with external stakeholders as assigned; establish contact and maintain a good coordination with the Ugandan and Tanzanian authorities.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Proven leadership, influencing and ability to create positive relations with senior management, peers and all stakeholders, including regulatory authorities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Degree qualified or equivalent formal qualification in a recognized discipline (Security and Risk, Emergency and Crisis Management).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in emergency management related field. Experience in Oil & Gas Industry and/or large-scale projects is essential.
• Experienced in developing Emergency Response Plans and systems, to include the Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plans, Business Continuity Plans, Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Medevac Plans.
• Breadth of understanding of the application of the core principles of command, control, co-ordination as they apply to emergency response in an oil and gas industry related setting.
• Proven experience in Emergency Response, Crisis Management and Business Continuity is key. Previous training in Major Incident Management (IMS/ICS 300) is an advantage.