Governance and Sustainability Manager at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Governance and Sustainability Manager

Job Identification: 308
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time

Role Accountabilities

• Provide research, planning and implementation support on the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the organization’s ESG strategy and Energy Transition Plan
• Collate, analyze, and interpret data related to carbon emissions and other sustainability-related metrics. 
• Support the annual production of ESG/Sustainability Report(s) through innovative design and communications strategies.
• Keep abreast of legislation& ESG policies applicable to the organization.
• Work with Risk function in OpCos to develop ESG Risk management framework for continuous monitoring.
• Develop and implement communication strategy for sustainability reporting and initiatives
• Work with diverse teams to identify opportunities for emissions reduction and responsible and promotion of sustainable business practices.
• Identify areas for improvement in sustainability practices and propose innovative solutions to enhance the organization’s sustainability performance.
• Manage a portfolio of sustainability projects and track progress
• Policy research and development.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the environmental or social sciences, or relevant field
• At least 7 years post NYSC work experience in relevant role(s).
• Strong passion for sustainability and environmental responsibility
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
• Strong creative communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work together in a global, cross-functional team
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software is desirable
• Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and organize work to meet objectives and identify and deal with problems
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues
• Knowledgeable in ESG policies

Working Relationships

• OpCo Operations teams
• Corporate Communications
• Business Performance Management
• Other Operating Entities within the Group

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2025; 11:59 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online