SUMMARY

The Environmental and Social Executive’s primary role is to assess and manage the environmental and social risks and impacts of the company in the construction and operations phases, development and implementation of the Environmental and Social Management System and implement the company’s Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP).

JOB DUTIES

• Work closely with the investors’ ESG and Impact representative
• Collaborate with the company’s E&S Consultant on the development of the ESMS
• Oversee and monitor company wide implementation of the ESMS to ensure E&S objectives are met.
• Identify E&S risks and impacts of new and existing business processes and activities.
• Regularly monitor the company’s compliance with investors’ E&S requirements and policies, including the implementation of agreed E&S action plans (ESAPs).
• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other relevant assessments to support the management of safety, environmental, occupational health, and communityrelated issues.
• Select and appoint external consultants for E&S audits and studies.
• Develop consultant’s ToR and agree on the Scope of Work.
• Identify and develop E&S KPIs to be monitored at the company level.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure alignment of HR policies with company E&S
• Reference Framework, including ILO Conventions.
• Ensure adequate stakeholder engagement (internal and external), including regulatory agencies, customers, and communities, liaising with investors and reporting on ESG performance as per agreed reporting frequency.
• Contribute to the delivery of E&S training for all, and recommend external training requirements where necessary
• Periodically review and update the company’s ESMS, considering corrective actions, industry trends, international best practices, and investor requirements.
• Identify E&S value add opportunities beyond ESG compliances and risk mitigation e.g., by contributing to long-term development impact and sustainability
• Work on ad hoc projects. For instance, external communications on E&S, such as an annual E&S report and case studies highlighting E&S value addition.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, preferably environmental engineering, environmental or social studies; development studies /development finance; or a similar area.
• At least three years’ work experience in a related field (relevant sector, E&S, and/or sustainability, etc.), preferably within the retail, FMCG, or E&S consulting.
• Experience working with IFC’s Performance Standards on Environmental and Social
• Sustainability and other E&S/sustainability reference frameworks.

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills, including report writing (use of PowerPoint and diagrams to present information in a concise format) and oral communication.
• Effective negotiation skills, including the ability to be persuasive as well as to listen and pragmatically identify when compromise is required.
• Highly motivated and results-driven.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent logical reasoning and structure in thought and communication.
• Proven ability to mentor and grow the skills of team members.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and prioritize a busy and diverse workload with a range of deliverables for a variety of stakeholders.
• Enjoy working as part of a team, collaborating and coordinating where appropriate.
• Good judgment and attention to detail.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of E&S issues in the retail or FMCG sector Required.
• Insight into the challenges associated with the implementation of E&S improvements in an SME Required.
• Familiarity with the application of the IFC Performance Standards Required.
• ISO 14001:2015 Certification in Environmental Management Systems – Required