Key Purpose Statement 

• To plan, advise, and drive the implementation of a Sustainable Strategy and Framework for the country.  To ensure alignment and support of the Sustainable Framework by the Soft Drinks Division through monitoring and bi-annual reporting on the performance of all Sustainable Development strategic thrusts. Manage Sustainability Initiatives that enhance Corporate Reputation with both internal and external stakeholders

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Strategy Development

• Facilitate the development of a Sustainable Development Strategy across all business functions and agree on medium to long-term deliverables with members of the Leadership Team.
• Develop sustainable development plans to support local priorities, with performance criteria.
• Highlight sustainability risks and investigate innovative solutions to mitigate the risk to the business.

Manage Sustainability Projects and Initiatives

• Develop sustainability projects, initiate according to identified and agreed priorities, and oversee implementation of sustainability projects, initiatives e.g. Waste Minimization and Recycling Project Initiative. 
• Set up Country working groups, and task teams to oversee regional rollout. 
• Run awareness and communication initiatives to drive employees’ involvement and engagement.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Support business commercial objectives and opportunities.
• Submit the country sustainability report as per the required reporting procedures.
• Monitor the country’s performance against the group’s targets and manage any gaps with responsible leaders.
• Compile the country’s Bi-annual reporting of sustainability measures.

Stakeholder and PR Management

• Identify external platforms to showcase country-specific sustainability initiatives enhancing corporate reputation and stakeholder relations management.
• Manage relationships with all legislated related bodies.
• Engage leadership and key relationship holders to ensure that relationships are developed and maintained.
• Develop and manage PR and Communications calendar to address all PR opportunities with both Internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Internal Communication team to ensure awareness is created on all issues with internal stakeholders.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Business Management, and Social & Development studies.
• Project Management skills
• Masters and other additional technical training will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 5-7 years experience in Sustainable Development Management
• In-depth knowledge of country-specific legislation
• Exposure to Sustainability monitoring and reporting processes.

How To Apply

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Apply before or on 21st Jan 2024