Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Officer Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Officer to join our EHS Department as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.

Leading the charge in developing and maintaining high standards of environmental, health, safety, and security practices, you will work to create robust systems, drive compliance, and ensure the safety of employees, contractors, customers, and company assets. You will play a critical role in emergency preparedness, incident management, and fostering a safety-first culture across all operational areas.

About Us

At M-KOPA, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and assets through the highest standards of environmental, health, safety, and security practices. As an EHS and Security Officer, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing robust systems and policies that enhance operational excellence and align with M-KOPA's values of integrity and innovation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead emergency preparedness, conduct risk assessments, and champion a culture of safety across our operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive compliance with local and international standards, manage incident responses, and ensure our environments are secure and resilient.

If you thrive in a dynamic setting where you can impact people’s lives positively, improve processes, and collaborate with a team that values continuous improvement, this is the role for you!

Why M-KOPA?

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest-growing companies (2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024, we've served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.

Important Notice

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships.

M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.

• Proven ability to develop and implement effective EHS policies while ensuring compliance with local and international standards
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Ability to manage safety and security incidents effectively
• Adept at conducting training programs, overseeing emergency preparedness, and championing a safety-first culture
• Expertise in incident investigations, policy implementation, and EHS audits
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Proactive problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in EHS or security management