COORDINATOR – RISK & COMPLIANCE

Coordinator – Risk & Compliance at CEC Renewables

CEC Renewables is seeking a qualified professional for the role of Coordinator – Risk & Compliance based in Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in risk and compliance coordinator jobs in Kitwe to contribute to environmental protection and operational risk management aligned with national legislation and international standards.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

The Coordinator – Risk & Compliance will provide expert advice to management on environmental policies and risk management programmes. Reporting directly to the HSES & Community Liaison Officer, the successful candidate will manage the company’s business, operational, and HSES risks, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all relevant systems.

• Identify and manage the company’s business and operational risk profile effectively.
• Assess and mitigate HSES risks, including conducting due diligence for acquisitions and investments.
• Perform fraud risk assessments to detect material fraud risks.
• Complete risk assessments for non-routine tasks and monitor mitigation actions with monthly status reports.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including reviewing and facilitating departmental emergency response plans.
• Coordinate biannual emergency drills, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into updated procedures.
• Maintain the Quality Management System’s effectiveness and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Conduct internal audits for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, issue reports, and follow up on non-conformities.
• Address external audit recommendations and report risk management effectiveness to the board’s risk committee.
• Prepare and submit annual risk statements and ongoing risk reports.
• Deliver risk management training and produce awareness materials for employees and contractors.
• Maintain and update the Risk and Opportunity registers within the Risk Information Management System (RIMS).

Qualifications and Experience Required

Applicants for this role should meet the following criteria:

• A degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Natural Resources.
• Certification in Environmental Management Systems, specifically ISO 14001.
• Membership with the Environmental Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• At least three years of experience in environmental management, particularly in environmental and social roles of comparable complexity.
• Strong understanding of Environmental Management Systems and expertise in Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) studies.
• Proficiency in report writing, public relations, and delivering presentations with clear, logical communication.
• Sound business acumen with the ability to anticipate and interpret environmental and social program impacts.
• Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and relevant International Labour Organization (ILO) standards.

About the Opportunity for Risk and Compliance Coordinator Jobs in Kitwe

This position offers a strategic role within CEC Renewables, a company committed to maintaining high environmental and social governance standards. The successful candidate will be instrumental in aligning risk management practices with international frameworks such as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, while fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online by 3 July 2026. Please note that hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Apply online here

Additional Information

This vacancy falls within the Engineering & Construction and Health job categories. CEC Renewables is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.