Environmental Regulatory Coordinator

Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Contract duration: Until July 31st 2026
Set up: Monday – Friday

Recruitment Partner: Airswift
Airswift Recruiter: Isabella Mascarenhas

Keywords: Environmental Compliance, TanzaniaJobs, Sustainability, ESIA, IFC, NEMC, GIS. 

Role Overview:
Join our team as an Environmental Regulatory Coordinator and contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives in Tanzania. This role supports environmental compliance and regulatory engagement for a major energy infrastructure project, ensuring alignment with national regulations and international standards such as IFC Performance Standards.

Please note: This position is open to Tanzanian nationals only.

Key responsibilities:

Regulatory Analysis & Guidance: Interpret and apply Tanzanian environmental regulations and international standards to project activities. Environmental Studies: Support and coordinate environmental assessments (e.g., ESIAs, ESMPs, ESIA variations), ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports for regulatory bodies (e.g., NEMC), review contractor documentation, and contribute to annual environmental performance reports. Audit & Field Work: Participate in quarterly environmental audits and third-party site visits; support stakeholder engagement in the field. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and government agencies to promote environmental awareness and compliance. Training & Awareness: Lead initiatives such as World Environment Day and develop internal training on environmental standards.

Skills & Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of Tanzanian environmental legislation and international standards (e.g., IFC, IPIECA). Experience with environmental permitting, impact assessments, and compliance monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Attention to detail in documentation and reporting. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably in oil & gas or extractive industries. Registered NEMC EIA Expert is highly desirable. Experience working in East African environmental contexts is a plus.

The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking for an exciting opportunity, we invite you to join our team. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to isabella.mascarenhas@airswift.com 

Airswift is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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