Health and Safety Officer – inVision

Description

We are seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to build the safety function from the ground up. You will be responsible for ensuring safe working conditions for fund employees and the safety of inVision U students (approximately 130 people) across academic buildings, laboratories, dormitories, and off-site events.

This role requires autonomy and a hands-on approach. You will own the full HSE cycle — from building the regulatory framework and delivering safety trainings, to conducting facility audits, managing risks, and organizing emergency drills.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining the HSE system, policies, and instructions in line with the Labor Code of Kazakhstan;
• Conducting workplace risk assessments and certification (SOUT), and handling mandatory HSE reporting and inspections;
• Delivering safety trainings and inductions for employees, and safety briefings for students in academic and lab spaces;
• Ensuring proper PPE issuance and use;
• Conducting regular safety audits across the office, academic buildings, labs, and dormitories, and resolving identified risks;
• Overseeing fire safety compliance, evacuation plans, and emergency drills;
• Managing facility operations and maintenance (cleaning, engineering systems, repairs) and ensuring supply of consumables, equipment, and PPE;
• Owning vendor and contractor relations — from scope of work and quotes to contracts, budget control, and acceptance of completed work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Requirements:

• Higher education in a technical, engineering, or occupational health and safety field;
• 3–5 years of HSE experience; experience building an HSE function from scratch is a strong plus;
• Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan’s Labor Code, fire safety regulations, and SOUT procedures;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and confident communication with students, employees, landlords, and regulators.

Required certifications (held or obtainable promptly):

• Kazakhstan “HSE Specialist” certification;
• Fire-technical minimum (PTM) certification;
• First aid certification;
• Civil defense and emergency response certification;
• Electrical safety certification.

Nice to have:

• Experience in educational institutions or campuses with a large student presence;
• Lab safety experience;
• Facility management experience (operations, procurement, contractor/landlord relations).

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 47 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.

Final benefits may vary depending on the location.