Sustainability Manager
What we are looking for!
Impact Africa Consulting- a leading sustainability advisory firm is seeking a highly motivated person to join our growing ESG/Sustainability team as a sustainability manager. We believe that sustainability is just as important for companies as the possibility to generate cash flows and that companies are better prepared for the future with a well-incorporated ESG/Sustainability strategy. We are passionate about helping clients create value for themselves and their stakeholders by integrating cost-effective ESG/Sustainability practices into their operations and through reporting their progress on ESG/Sustainability topics. As an ESG/Sustainability manager, you will work with a wide range of clients to assess their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, develop sustainability strategies, and implement best practices.
Our Practice Areas
Responsibilities
- Conduct ESG assessments and develop ESG strategies for clients across a variety of sectors.
- Supervise and enhance the analysis of corporate activities and provide recommendations related to enhancing their sustainability/ESG strategy, methods, framework, and related tools to support clients in achieving their sustainability/ ESG objectives.
- Development of sustainability/ESG programs and related reporting, such as materiality assessments, peer benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, gap analysis, metric/KPI identification (in alignment with common sustainability/ESG reporting standards such as GRI), and the preparation of reporting (internal and external) materials.
- Provide advice on ESG regulations and reporting requirements.
- Assist clients with ESG reporting and disclosure, including preparing a sustainability report.
- Develop and deliver ESG training programs for clients.
- Supervise and coach engagement teams to perform fieldwork, including data collection, analysis, and work paper documentation; prepare, edit, and proofread narrative reports and presentations of observations and recommendations.
- Support in client relationships, business development efforts, and drafting thought leadership, as well as internal collateral and pieces of training on sustainability and ESG topics
- Coach team members to develop new skills, monitor their performance, support their development, and help manage their career growth.
Qualifications
- University degree related to Sustainability or Environmental Studies, or a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, or related disciplines.
- Over 4 years of previous work experience.
- You are familiar with or are highly interested in ESG topics.
- Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
- Experience with sustainability consulting is preferred (including sustainability strategy, reporting, and assurance).
- An ability to communicate effectively, be client-facing and write concise and clear reports.
- You have a good understanding of key sustainability issues and trends and how they link to business value.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of the following concepts and frameworks preferred: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
Are you up to a new challenge?
IF YES, share your motivation letter as well as your detailed CV and expected gross salary to edward@edwardmungai.com and joy.omolo@impactingafrica.com on or before 30 July 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.