Employment in Kenya

Head of ESG at Summit Recruitment and search

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwan…

Head of ESG

Key Requirements:

Develop, execute and manage the overall company’s ESG strategy, including setting goals and measuring progress to ensure that it is directly tied to the business strategies and goals
Develop annual and long-term OESG objectives
Prepare annual ESG progress against set objectives and goals
Develop policies, guidelines related to sustainability affecting the environment
Play a key role as a sustainability thought leader and in representing the company at the global, Africa and country levels
Engage with internal and external stakeholders and presenting regular sustainability reports and conduct sustainability assessments
Define the parameters to enable net zero strategy goal setting
Develop and maintain the Environmental Sustainability Management System (ESMS) and risk management framework for the company and drive the leadership in the industry in Africa
Monitor industry trends related to ESG to identify future opportunities for growth or risk areas that may require mitigation efforts
Coordinating with external stakeholders such as suppliers, contractors, and clients to ensure that they are aligned with the company’s ESG goals
Develop the appropriate strategies to address the ESG risks and their potential impacts

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s and preferably Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent
Professional qualifications in ESG, or related International Standards
Career track record in ESG
Minimum of 15 years of post-graduate experience in engineering or related technology industries and minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in ESG
Practical knowledge in carbon footprint reduction principles and techniques
Knowledge and experience in global ESMS environmental standards and frameworks
Experience of shaping, setting, and executing credible ESG strategies and programs
Knowledge of data analysis and report writing Innovation in engineering and technology to shape sustainability solutions
Proficient in the use of MS Office products
Strong analytical, organisational, and creative thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines
Independent, reliable, and flexible