Assistant Sustainability Manager at Dangote

Job Summary:

The role is focused on monitoring, analyzing and forecasting sustainability performance of the cement plant operations. It monitors industry developments and undertakes specific actions and production-related technology, assessing sustainability implications for the plant.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and track the plant's environmental, social, economic and governance (ESG) impact to avert risk exposures.
• Coordinate data collection and collation for all ESG-related reporting requirements of the plant, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Analyze emerging ESG issues and work collaboratively with relevant functions, leadership and stakeholders to provide a plan of action.
• Lead and drive implementation of the plant’s afforestation plans Train company staff, vendors and other stakeholders on relevant sustainability issues and standards.
• Design and implement circular economy and other sustainability programs to improve sustainability performance of the Plant.
• Analyze developments of energy demand, taking into consideration environment, alternative fuel substitution and the impact on the energy supply mix.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.
• Coordinate the plant's decarbonization program and adherence to requirements of reduction action plans and other actions of the plant decarbonization working group.
• Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonization strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Energy management, Environmental Science, relevant Engineering discipline. Master’s Degree in related courses such as Sustainable development and Environmental Management would be an advantage.

Work Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Sustainability, Environmental & Social Risk Management, Renewable Energy, Consulting in related fields.
• 2+ in Sustainability Reporting using GRI or related global reporting standards such as ISO-26000 (Social Responsibility), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
• Other related professional experiences

Skills and Competencies

• Innovative.
• Negotiation and crisis management skills.
• Demonstrate experience of talent development and collaborative leadership of a technical site-based team.
• Effective communication to a broad range of audiences, including plant employees, plant leadership and sustainability institutions.
• Ability to build robust business cases, making data-driven decisions.
• Experience in Sustainability Reporting using global standards and frameworks.